PAN Card Status Check: Step-by-Step Guide To Track Your Application

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a crucial document for financial transactions in India, including tax filings and high-value purchases. Once you apply for a PAN card, either online or offline, it usually takes about 15-20 days to be processed and delivered. However, during this waiting period, applicants often want to track the status of their PAN card to ensure smooth processing. Fortunately, multiple methods exist for checking your PAN application status, including online tracking via official portals, SMS, calls, and even WhatsApp. This article provides a detailed guide on how to check your PAN status effortlessly.

Checking Your PAN Card Status via the Protean (NSDL) Website
If you have applied for a PAN card through the Protean (formerly NSDL) portal, you can track your application using the acknowledgment number provided at the time of submission. Below are the two methods available:

Using the Acknowledgment Number

1. Visit the official Protean PAN tracking page.
   
2. Select ‘PAN – New/Change Request’ from the menu.
   
3. Enter your 15-digit acknowledgment number in the designated field.
   
4. Complete the captcha verification and click ‘Submit.’
   
5. Your application status will be displayed on the screen.
   

Without an Acknowledgment Number (Using Name and Date of Birth)

If you have misplaced your acknowledgment number, you can still check your PAN status using your name and date of birth

1. Go to the Protean tracking page.
   
2. Select ‘PAN – New/Change Request’ under the Application Type tab.
   
3. Choose the ‘Name’ option and enter your first, middle (if applicable), and last name.
   
4. Provide your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.
   
5. Click ‘Submit’ to view your PAN application status.
   

Tracking Your PAN Card Status via the UTIITSL Portal
For applicants who have applied via the UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) portal, tracking can be done using the coupon number issued during submission. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UTIITSL website.
   
2. Click on ‘Track PAN Card’.
   
3. Enter your 9-digit coupon number along with your date of birth.
   
4. Complete the captcha verification and click ‘Search.’
   
5. Your PAN application status will be displayed on the screen.
   

Alternative Ways to Check PAN Card Status
In addition to the official portals, there are several other ways to track your PAN application, including SMS, phone calls, and even WhatsApp.

Checking PAN Status via SMS
If you do not have internet access, you can track your PAN status via SMS: