PAN Aadhaar Link Status Check: The government had issued guidelines for linking PAN cards with Aadhaar cards. The deadline for this was December 31, 2025. Today is January 1, 2026, meaning the deadline has completely passed. Many people are wondering whether it is still possible to link their PAN card with their Aadhaar card.
However, no information has yet been released by the Income Tax Department regarding this. If the PAN card is not linked to the Aadhaar card, it may become inactive. Once the PAN card becomes inactive, many of your transactions will be stalled. This will be a major setback for people. You can easily check whether your PAN card is linked to your Aadhaar card or not. An easy process is given below.
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How to check PAN card status?
To check your PAN card status, you first need to go to the Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal.
Then you will find the “Verify Your PAN” option.
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After clicking, a new page will open. You will have to fill in several details on this page.
The details to be filled include PAN number, name, phone number, date of birth, etc.
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After filling in all this information, a 6-digit OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. You will need to verify it.
Once this process is complete, you will easily see the status of your PAN card, whether it is active or not.
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What to do if the PAN card is not active?
It’s important to know that if your PAN card is not active due to not being linked to Aadhaar, you don’t need to worry. You can easily reactivate your PAN card. You will have to pay a fee for this.
Why is a PAN card necessary?
A PAN card has become a very important document. Without this document, you will not be able to open an account in any bank. From filing income tax returns to various financial transactions, many things will be stalled. This causes difficulties for people. The government introduced the PAN card for financial transactions.