PAN Card Tracking Status — How to Check Your PAN Application
After you apply for a PAN, you can track the status of your application online to know when it will be issued and dispatched. How you track depends on where you applied — Protean (NSDL), UTIITSL, or the instant e-PAN route. This guide shows how to check PAN card status.
Track a PAN applied via Protean (NSDL)
- Go to the Protean (NSDL) PAN status page.
- Select application type PAN – New/Change Request and enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number.
- Submit to see the current status (under process, dispatched, etc.). Status by name and date of birth is also available as an option.
Track a PAN applied via UTIITSL
On the UTIITSL track PAN page, enter your application coupon number (or PAN and date of birth) to view the status.
Track an instant e-PAN (Aadhaar)
If you used instant e-PAN on the Income Tax e-Filing portal, go to Instant e-PAN → Check Status / Download PAN, enter your Aadhaar and validate with OTP to see whether the e-PAN is generated and download it.
Typical status stages
- Application received / under process.
- Verification / objection (if documents need clarification).
- PAN allotted / e-PAN generated.
- Dispatched (for physical cards) with courier/post details.
TAXAJ handles PAN applications and can track and resolve issues for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my PAN application status?
Use the acknowledgement/coupon number on the Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL status page; for instant e-PAN, check status with your Aadhaar on the e-Filing portal.
Can I track PAN status by name and date of birth?
Yes — the status portals offer a name + date of birth option in addition to the acknowledgement number.
How long does a PAN take?
An instant e-PAN is issued in minutes; a physical PAN card typically takes a couple of weeks to be dispatched.
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Related guides: Apply for PAN online · Download your PAN · Link Aadhaar with PAN
