How to Link Your PAN Card with Aadhaar Online
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Summary
The deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking is approaching fast! If you obtained your PAN using Aadhaar before 1st October 2024, you must link both by 31st December 2025 to avoid your PAN becoming inoperative. Missed the older deadlines? Don’t worry—you can still activate your PAN by paying a small penalty. In this guide, RMCauditors walks you through every step, from penalty payment to linking online—hassle-free.
How to Link Your PAN Card with Aadhaar Online – Updated Guide by RMCauditors
At RMCauditors, we understand how crucial it is to keep your financial documents up-to-date and compliant with the latest government mandates. One such mandate is the linking of your PAN card with your Aadhaar number—an essential step for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and conducting high-value transactions.
Latest Update (As of April 3, 2025)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced that citizens who obtained their PAN using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID on or before 1st October 2024 must link their PAN and Aadhaar by 31st December 2025. If they fail to do so, their PAN will become inoperative starting 1st January 2026.
All other PAN holders had a deadline of 30th June 2023. However, they can still link their PAN and Aadhaar by paying a penalty fee of ₹1,000.
Step-by-Step Guide to Link Aadhaar with PAN
Applicable if you missed the original deadline.
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in
- Click “e-Pay Tax” under the “Quick Links” section.
- Enter your PAN, confirm it, and provide your mobile number.
- After OTP verification, you’ll be redirected to the payment page.
- Click “Proceed” under the “Income Tax” tab.
- Choose:
- Assessment Year: 2025–26
- Type of Payment: Other Receipts (500)
- Sub-type: Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar
- Assessment Year: 2025–26
- Make the payment via Net Banking, UPI, debit card, or payment gateway.
Accepted Banks Include:
Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, PNB, Union Bank, and more (full list available on the portal).
Note: It may take 30 minutes to 5 days for the payment to reflect. Once it does, proceed to the next step.
Step II: Link PAN with Aadhaar
There are two methods: with or without logging in.
Method 1: Without Logging In
- Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Click on “Link Aadhaar” under “Quick Links.”
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, click “Validate.”
- Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and receive OTP.
- Confirm OTP and submit.
Method 2: With Login
- Log in to the e-filing portal with your PAN (user ID) and password.
- Go to “My Profile” > “Link Aadhaar.”
- Enter Aadhaar number and validate.
- You’ll see a confirmation popup once linking is successful.
Re-Activation Timeline
Once you’ve paid the penalty and submitted your request, UIDAI will validate the data. PAN will be re-activated within 7 to 30 days from the date of submission
How to Check PAN-Aadhaar Link Status?
- Visit the e-filing portal.
- Click “Link Aadhaar Status” on the homepage.
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar.
- Click “View Status” to see if they’re linked
Who is Exempted from Paying the ₹1,000 Penalty?
If you obtained your PAN using Aadhaar Enrolment ID on or before 1st October 2024, and you link it before 31st December 2025—you do not need to pay any penalty.
PAN-Aadhaar Customer Support
- UIDAI Aadhaar Helpdesk: 1947
- NSDL (PAN Support): 020-27218080 (7 AM – 11 PM)
- Income Tax Department: 1800-419-0025 / 1800-103-0025 (8 AM – 8 PM, Mon–Fri)
What Happens If You Don’t Link PAN with Aadhaar?
Your PAN becomes inoperative, meaning:
- UIDAI Aadhaar Helpdesk: 1947
- NSDL (PAN Support): 020-27218080 (7 AM – 11 PM)
- Income Tax Department: 1800-419-0025 / 1800-103-0025 (8 AM – 8 PM, Mon–Fri)
Final Thoughts from RMCauditors
Don’t delay—link your PAN with Aadhaar today to ensure uninterrupted access to financial and tax services. Need help? RMCauditors is here to assist you with seamless document compliance and filing support.
Have questions or need assistance? Contact RMCauditors today for personalized support and expert guidance. Text us on whatsApp or call us today .
FAQ's
The deadline is December 31, 2025, for individuals who obtained their PAN using Aadhaar before October 1, 2024. For others, the deadline was June 30, 2023, but you can still link your PAN with Aadhaar by paying a penalty of ₹1,000.
Follow these steps to pay the ₹1,000 penalty:
Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.
Click on e-Pay Tax under “Quick Links.”
Enter your PAN, confirm details, and verify with OTP.
Choose Assessment Year 2025–26 and payment type Other Receipts (500).
Complete payment via Net Banking, UPI, or card.
Go to the e-filing portal.
Click on Link Aadhaar Status under “Quick Links.”
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar to check the status.
You are exempt if:
You obtained your PAN using Aadhaar before October 1, 2024, and link them before December 31, 2025 (no penalty required).
Non-resident Indians (NRIs), individuals over 80 years of age, and citizens of specific states or regions as notified by the government may also be exempt.
Your PAN will become inoperative starting January 1, 2026, which means:
You cannot file Income Tax Returns.
Your bank transactions may be disrupted.
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) may be deducted at a higher rate.
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