Link PAN with Aadhaar
Link your PAN with Aadhaar online through the Income Tax e-Filing portal - mandatory for filing returns and keeping your PAN operative, with a late fee if done after the deadline.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
1
Check Link Status
On incometax.gov.in, use 'Link Aadhaar Status' (no login needed) to check if your PAN is already linked.
2
Pay the Late Fee (if applicable)
If linking after the deadline, pay the Rs 1,000 late fee under 'e-Pay Tax' choosing 'Other Receipts' before proceeding.
3
Submit Link Request
Go to 'Link Aadhaar', enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, and submit the request.
4
Verify with OTP
Confirm with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number to complete the request.
5
Check Linking Status Later
Linking usually completes within a few hours to a few days; recheck 'Link Aadhaar Status' to confirm.
Pro Tips & Warnings
- An unlinked PAN becomes 'inoperative', blocking ITR filing, refunds, and higher TDS/TCS deduction until it's linked.
- Your name and date of birth must match between PAN and Aadhaar records, or the link request will fail - correct one of them first if needed.
- The Rs 1,000 late fee must be paid before submitting the link request, not after - the portal checks payment status automatically.