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PAN or Permanent Account Number is a 10-digit identification number issued by the government to all taxpayers. It is an important number that is mandated in all income tax transactions and financial statements. The government has authorized NSDL and UTIITSL, two organisations, to issue and manage PAN cards to the crores of taxpayers in India.
The Department of Income Tax performs a third party audit to verify the identity and address of the PAN applicants along with the validity of documents submitted during the PAN application. Government and non-government entities seek to verify PAN details of thousands of users transacting with them.
Entities seeking to verify PAN details of users can use the online PAN verification service for verification of PANs by authorized entities, NSDL & UTIITSL.
PAN verification can be done in 3 ways:
- Screen based verification
- File and Screen based Verification
- Software (API) based verification
Screen based verification: Users may furnish up to a maximum of five PANs in the provided screen after login. The PANs will be entered and then submitted in the boxes given in the panel. The response which gives PAN details will be shown in the response screen.
File and Screen based verification: Users can upload a file with a maximum of 1000 PANs after login (file structure as specified by the portals). The site will create a response file with details of the PANs available within 24 hours. In case the file format is wrong, the program will forward the rejection within 24 hours. The individual can access the reply for up to 15 days at their convenience.
Software (API) based PAN verification: The facility is an interface that enables the user to perform online PAN verification via a software application by visiting the verification site.
What are the details displayed after PAN verification?
PAN verification on NSDL or UTIITSL portals will give you the following details:
| PAN being verified | Details/response provided in PAN Verification |
|---|---|
Valid PAN |
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Valid PAN with events such as merger, acquisition etc. |
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Deleted or Deactivated | Only status will be shown as "Deleted" or "Marked as Deactivated" and no other details will be displayed |
Fake PAN | Only status will be shown as "Marked as Fake" and no other details will be displayed |
PAN not found in database | The message "not present in ITD database" will be displayed. |
Who all can register for PAN Verification services with NSDL or UTIITSL?
| On NSDL e-Gov | On UTIITSL |
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What are the requirements to register for PAN verification?
For NSDL
Entity desirous of availing the facility for online PAN verification has to register with NSDL e-Gov. For this, the entity should forward the following documents to NSDL e-Gov:
- Signed copy of the Terms & Conditions should be provided on the letterhead of the Entity
- Demand Draft/ Cheque (subject to realization) for applicable charges
- Authorisation letter
- Screenshots of DSC. Go to Internet explorer - Tools - Internet Options - Contents - Certificates - Personal Tab (and view certificate) then take below screenshots:
- General Tab
- Details Tab - Serial Number
- Details Tab - Authority Key Identifier
- Incorporation Certificate (Two copies stamped & signed by authorized entity).
- PAN card copy of entity (Two copies stamped & signed by authorized entity).
- Copy of license/certificate issued by regulatory body (if applicable) (Two copies stamped & signed by authorized entity).
- Declaration by Entities (Two copies stamped & signed by authorized entity)
For UTIITSL
- The public key of a Class II (or Class III) Digital Signature Certificate, that being installed at your end.
- Indent Form, duly filled and signed with company seal by the prospective user with the Demand Draft.
- Terms & Conditions Agreement on your company letter head, duly filled and signed with company seal by the prospective user.
Verifying PAN Details of Self
Individuals who want to verify their PAN details can do so on the Income Tax e-filing website. It is a simple process and follows the below steps:
Step-1: Logon to the income tax ‘e-Filing’ portal at www[dot]incometaxindiaefiling[dot]gov[dot]in
Step-2: Click on 'Verify Your PAN details' hyperlink from the 'Quick Links' Section.
Step-3: Enter the PAN, Full Name (As per PAN), Date of Birth and Choose the 'Status' as applicable.
Step-4: Enter the Captcha as in the image and click on 'Submit' to verify your PAN details.
Step-5: The response screen gives the PAN details as on records.