Aadhaar is arguably the most important identification that one can carry these days. Given its versatility and the intricate nature with which it connects us to nearly every aspect of our day-to-day activities, it is important to keep it updated. This includes linking it to other important identification forms and cards. One such important linkage is with that of your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card. When linking Aadhaar to your PAN card, there are a few ways in which you can go about it. Here are the ways in which you can easily do the linking process online or from the comfort of your home.
Method 1: Linking Aadhaar to PAN card without Logging in
Step 1: Go to the official Income Tax government website (www.incometax.gov.in).
Step 2: Scroll down on the home page and click on the tab named ‘Our Services’.
Step 3: Enter your PAN card number, the Aadhaar details, name and mobile number in the spaces given.
Step 4: Click on the option that says ‘I agree to validate my Aadhaar details’ and select ‘Continue’.
Step 5: You will receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number. Simply enter this and click on ‘Validate’.
Method 2: Logging into the Account and Linking
Step 1: Open the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Step 2: If you have not registered yet do so. If you have, you can login using your PAN card number.
Step 3: Log in with the User ID, password and your date of birth.
Step 4: You will be redirected to a new window where you will automatically be prompted to do the linking. If it does not happen, once you log in, go to ‘Profile Settings’ on the Menu and click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 5: Proceed to verify your PAN details on the new page against your Aadhaar card details.
Step 6: Once done and if the details on both match up, you can click on the ‘link now’ button.
Step 7: A pop-up message will appear saying that you have successfully linked your Aadhaar card to your PAN card.
Alternatively, you can also link your Aadhaar card to your PAN card via SMS thanks to the Aadhaar issuing authority Unique Identification Authority of India’s (UIDAI’s) new updates. The linking process can be done by sending an SMS to either 567678 or 56161 from your registered phone number. Use the format UIDPAN (Space) you 12-digit Aadhaar (space) your 10-digit PAN.
The PAN card is a lifetime document that is issued by the Income Tax Department in India and remains unaffected regardless of your change in address. It is issued under the Income Tax Act of 1961 and it is just as important as the Aadhaar card. It doubles as an ID card as well. PAN cards will be issued to individuals as well as entities who pay taxes in India.
With that said, it is important to note that the names in both the Aadhaar card and PAN card need to match exactly, if it does not, the linking process cannot be carried out. For making changes, the UIDAI has updated its official portal. This lets users make the changes themselves. Cardholders can change their biometrics as well as their demographic details to reflect the updated information on both cards.
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