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A Guide On How To Do PAN Verification
The Income Tax Department (ITD) has authorized NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited (NSDL e-Gov) to launch an online PAN verification service for authorized entities to verify Permanent Account Numbers (PANs).
Entities who are authorized to use this facility:
- PFRDA approved Point of Presence (For Online Platform)
- Direct (Life & General) Brokers approved by IRDAI
- RBI approved Authorized Dealer – Category II
- Mutual Fund Advisor
- Register & Transfer agents approved by SEBI
- Investment Advisor approved by SEBI
- Banks
- Insurance Web Aggregators
- Non-Banking Financial Companies approved by RBI
- Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers approved by RBI
- Housing Finance Companies
- Insurance Company
- Insurance Repository
- Companies and Government deductor (Required to file TDS/TCS return)
- Mutual Funds
- Credit card Companies / Institutions
- Central Recordkeeping Agency of National Pension System
- DSC issuing Authorities
- Depository Participants
- Credit information companies approved by RBI
- KYC Registration Agency (KRA)/Central KYC Registry
- Educational Institutions established by Regulatory Bodies
- Companies (Required to furnish Annual Information Return (AIR)/Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT)
- Any other entity required to furnish Annual Information Return (AIR)/Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT)
- Stock Exchanges/Commodity Exchanges/Clearing Corporations
- Goods and Services Tax Network
- Depositories
- Government Agencies (Central/State)
- Income Tax Projects
- Reserve Bank of India
- Department of Commercial Taxes
- Stamp and Registration Department
- Central Vigilance Commission
- Payments Bank approved by RBI
- Payment And Settlement System Operators authorized by RBI
PAN Verification Process
The PAN Verification service has three modes:
1. Screen based verification
2. File and Screen based Verification
3. Software (API) based verification
Screen based verification:
After logging in, users can enter up to five PANs in the provided screen. PANs can be entered into the boxes on the screen and then submitted. The response screen will display the response with PAN details.File and Screen based Verification:
After logging in, users can upload a file containing up to 1000 PANs (file structure as specified by NSDL e-Gov). Within 24 hours, the site will make a response file containing PAN details available. If the file format is incorrect, the system will reject the file within 24 hours. The entity has up to 15 days to download the response at his leisure.Software (API) based PAN verification:
This feature is an interface that allows the user to perform an online PAN verification by accessing the verification-site via a software application.Response provided to the User upon PAN verification
| 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 the status "Deleted" or "Marked as Deactivated" will be displayed, with no other information. |
| Fake PAN | Only the status "Marked as Fake" will be displayed, with no other information. |
| PAN not found in database | The message "Not Present In ITD Database" will appear.In such cases, NSDL e-Gov will forward the case to ITD for investigation if the user can provide proof of this PAN (copy of PAN card or PAN allotment letter). |
| Inoperative PAN |
|
How To Verify Your Own PAN Details?
Users can also verify their own PAN details to ensure that it is latest and updated.
Step 1: Go to the e-Filing Portal at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.
Step 2: From the 'Quick Links' section, select the 'Verify Your PAN Details' hyperlink.
Step 3: Enter the PAN, Full Name (as it appears on the PAN), Date of Birth, and 'Status' as applicable.
Step 4: To verify your PAN details, enter the Captcha as shown in the image and click 'Submit.'
Documents Required For Online PAN Verification
Here is a list of documents to be submitted:
- A letter of authorization on company letterhead.
- Terms and conditions on business letterhead
- PAN card copy of the entity It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorized entity.
- Entity Declaration It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorized entity.
- Certificate of Incorporation It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorized entity.
- Copy of a license/certificate issued by the regulatory body. It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorized entity.
- Cheque or Demand Draft for the applicable charges. The check or demand draft should be made payable to 'Protean eGov Technologies Limited – TIN'.
FAQs
1. What exactly is the Online PAN Verification service?
The Income Tax Department (ITD) has authorized NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited (NSDL e-Gov) to provide an online PAN verification service to eligible entities in order to enable them to verify their Permanent Account Numbers (PANs). There are three types of PAN Verification facilities available. Entities can use any facility based on their needs.
2. Can I find out my PAN by logging into the Government of India's e-filing website?
Yes, you can go to the Department of Income Tax (Government of India) official website and look for the 'Know Your PAN' section. You must enter your status (individual, Hindu Undivided Family, Company, Government, Association of Persons, etc.), surname, middle name, first name, gender, date of birth, and mobile number here. You will receive the details after clicking 'Submit.'
3. Can I apply for the Online PAN Verification service on plain paper?
No, you must register online to use the Online PAN Verification service.
4. How long does it take to get ITD approval?
It is entirely up to ITD. The approval process has no set time limit.
5. How long will the PAN Verification service be available?
The online PAN verification service is available for one year and must be renewed on a yearly basis for a fee of Rs.12,000 (plus GST as applicable).
6. Can I know the contact number and address of the PAN holder by using the online PAN Verification service?Can I know the contact number and address of the PAN holder by using the online PAN Verification service?
After PAN verification, only the Name, PAN Status, Aadhaar seeding status, and last updated date of the PAN number fields are displayed.