Check PAN Aadhaar Link Status (2025Updated Guide)

Want to Know If Your PAN is Linked to Aadhaar? Here’s How to Check Instantly
The Government of India has made it mandatory to link your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with your Aadhaar card to ensure financial transparency and prevent fraud.

If your PAN is not linked, it may become inoperative, affecting your ability to file taxes, open bank accounts, or make financial transactions.
But how do you check whether your PAN is already linked to Aadhaar or not? Don’t worry—this post will guide you step-by-step and provide the official link where you can instantly check your PAN-Aadhaar link status.

Why It Matters

• PAN must be linked with Aadhaar as per Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act.
  
• If not linked, PAN becomes inoperative, blocking:
  
  • Income Tax Return (ITR) filing
    
  • Tax refunds
    
  • High-value financial transactions
    

Where to Check PAN–Aadhaar Link Status

1. Via Income Tax e‑Filing Portal (Fastest Method):

• Visit the official link: Link Aadhaar Status
  
• Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers
  
• No login required – you’ll get your current linking status instantly.
  
  • Already Linked, Pending Verification, or Not Linked
    

2. By SMS (From Aadhaar-linked Phone):

• Send SMS:
  UIDPAN <12‑digit Aadhaar> <10‑digit PAN>
  
• To 567678 or 56161
  
• You’ll receive a message back with your link status.
  

PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline & Penalty

Deadline Guidance

• General PAN holders had a linking deadline of June 30, 2023. After that, PAN became inoperative if not linked.
  
• Individuals issued PAN via Aadhaar enrolment ID (on or before October 1, 2024) have until December 31, 2025 to submit their Aadhaar number. 
• Penalty & Consequences

• Late Fee: ₹1,000 penalty is applicable for linking after May 31, 2024 if you missed earlier deadlines.
  
• After December 31, 2025: For those covered under the new timeline, PAN may become inoperative starting January 1, 2026, if not linked—even if no penalty is explicitly granted in the notification.
  
• Once PAN becomes inoperative, critical actions are blocked:
  
  • Income tax return filing
    
  • Tax refunds
    
  • Quoting PAN for financial transactions (may lead to higher TDS/TCS or even ₹10,000 fine under Section 272B)

What to Do Based on Status

Status	Action Step
Already Linked	No further action needed. ✅
Not Linked	Go to Link Aadhaar, enter PAN, Aadhaar, name, OTP to link. If past deadline, pay penalty via e-Pay Tax.
Pending	Wait 3–5 business days; check again.
Error (Mismatch)	Fix name/DOB mismatch via NSDL PAN portal. Update Aadhaar with UIDAI if needed.

Pro Tips & Compliance Notes

• PAN-Aadhaar linking is mandatory except for certain exempt categories (e.g. residents of Assam, J&K, senior citizens, NRIs).
  
• Ensure exact name and date-of-birth match across Aadhaar and PAN to avoid linking errors.
  
• Post-linking, PAN becomes operative within 30 days and can be checked again using the e‑Filing portal.
  

Final Thoughts

• Checking PAN–Aadhaar status is easy and free, via either the official e‑Filing link or SMS.
  
• Always link your PAN before the relevant deadline to avoid disruptions in tax filing, banking, or investment operations.
  

Correct discrepancies early—whether on the UIDAI or PAN portal—to ensure smooth linking.