Linking your Aadhaar Card with your PAN Card is mandatory as per the Income Tax Department of India. If you fail to link them, your PAN may become inoperative, restricting you from filing income tax returns or carrying out financial transactions. This guide explains the online and offline methods to link Aadhaar with PAN in 2025.
Why is Linking Aadhaar with PAN Important?
- Mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR).
- Prevents duplicate or fake PAN cards.
- Ensures transparency in financial transactions.
- Helps the government track tax evasion.
Online Method: Link Aadhaar with PAN through e-Filing Portal
Follow these steps to link Aadhaar with PAN online:
- Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in.
- Click on Link Aadhaar option under Quick Links.
- Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.
- Verify the details and tick the consent box.
- Complete the process using OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
✅ Your Aadhaar and PAN will be successfully linked once verified.
Link Aadhaar with PAN via SMS
You can also link your Aadhaar with PAN using the SMS facility provided by the Income Tax Department.
- Type the message in this format:
UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN> - Send it to 567678 or 56161.
Example: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F
Offline Method: Link Aadhaar with PAN through PAN Service Centers
If you prefer offline mode:
- Visit a nearby PAN Service Center (NSDL or UTIITSL).
- Fill the Aadhaar-PAN linking form.
- Provide a photocopy of Aadhaar and PAN.
- Biometric authentication may be required.
A nominal fee may apply for this service.
Check Aadhaar-PAN Linking Status
To verify if your Aadhaar is already linked with PAN:
- Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Select Link Aadhaar Status under Quick Links.
- Enter your Aadhaar and PAN details.
- The status will be displayed instantly.
Deadline for Linking Aadhaar with PAN
The government sets a deadline every financial year. If you miss it, your PAN will become inoperative. Make sure to complete the process before the announced deadline in 2025 to avoid penalties.
Common Errors While Linking Aadhaar with PAN
- Mismatch of name, date of birth, or gender in Aadhaar and PAN.
- Inactive mobile number not linked with Aadhaar.
- Typing errors while entering details.
👉 In case of mismatch, update your Aadhaar or PAN details before linking.
FAQs For Linking Aadhaar with PAN
Yes, it is mandatory as per the Income Tax Department. Without linking, your PAN will become inoperative.
Yes, you can use the “Quick Link Aadhaar” option on the Income Tax portal.
Currently, a small fee may be applicable for linking after the due date.
Your PAN will become inoperative, and you won’t be able to file ITR or perform financial transactions.