PAN Card Download by Name and Date of Birth — What Actually Works
A common search is “download PAN card by name and date of birth.” The honest answer: you cannot download a PAN card using only your name and date of birth — for security reasons the PAN (e-PAN) can be downloaded only with your PAN number or Aadhaar. Name and DOB can, however, help you find/verify your PAN. Here’s exactly how to do both, the right way.
Why name + DOB alone won’t download a PAN
The PAN is sensitive identity data, so the download services require an identifier tied to you — your PAN number or Aadhaar (with an OTP to your registered mobile). Name and date of birth are used only to match/verify a record, not to release the card. Anyone promising a name+DOB download is best avoided.
Step 1 — Find/verify your PAN (using name & DOB)
On the Income Tax e-Filing portal (incometax.gov.in), the “Verify PAN” / “Know Your PAN” service lets you confirm PAN details using your name, date of birth and mobile (OTP). This tells you your PAN status and helps you retrieve the number if you’ve forgotten it.
Step 2 — Download the e-PAN
Option A — via the e-Filing portal (if PAN is linked to Aadhaar):
- Go to incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN.
- Choose Check Status / Download PAN, enter your Aadhaar, validate with OTP.
- Download the e-PAN PDF.
Option B — via NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL (the PAN issuers):
- Open the issuer’s “Download e-PAN” page.
- Enter your PAN, Aadhaar, date of birth and validate with OTP.
- Download the e-PAN (a nominal fee may apply after a certain period from issuance).
The e-PAN PDF is password-protected — the password is usually your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download my PAN card with just name and date of birth?
No. For security, the e-PAN download needs your PAN number or Aadhaar with OTP verification. Name and DOB can only help verify/find your PAN.
How do I find my PAN if I’ve forgotten the number?
Use the “Verify PAN / Know Your PAN” service on the Income Tax e-Filing portal with your name, DOB and mobile OTP.
What is the password to open the e-PAN PDF?
It is typically your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.
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