The Income Tax Department has announced that instant e-PAN services will not be available for two days due to scheduled maintenance activity. For those who don’t know what an e-PAN is, the Instant e-PAN service is available to all Individual taxpayers, who have not been allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) but possess Aadhaar. This is a pre-login service, where you can:
Obtain digitally signed PAN in electronic format, free of cost, with the help of Aadhaar and your mobile number linked with Aadhaar, Update PAN details as per Aadhaar e-KYC, Create e-Filing account based on e-KYC details after allotment / updation of PAN, and Check status of pending e-PAN request / Download e-PAN either before or after logging in to the e-Filing portal. Instant e-PAN services will not be available on this date The Income Tax Department said on the e-filing ITR portal: “Due to scheduled maintenance activity, Instant E-PAN services will not be available from 12:00AM, 17th August 2025 to 12:00AM,19th August 2025. Please plan your activities accordingly.”
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Chartered Accountant Himank Singla, partner, SBHS & Associates, says: “An e-PAN (Electronic Permanent Account Number) is a digitally signed PAN card issued in PDF format. It is generated instantly for eligible applicants using their Aadhaar details, without requiring submission of physical documents. This facility is particularly useful for individuals who need a PAN urgently for opening bank accounts, investing in securities, conducting high-value transactions, or complying with income tax rules.”
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FAQs on e-PAN Question 1: I have a PAN but I have lost it. Can I get a new e-PAN through Aadhaar? Answer: No.This service can only be used if you do not have a PAN, but have a valid Aadhaar and your KYC details are updated.
Question 2: Are there any charges / fee for e-PAN?
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