Check Aadhar PAN Card Link Status

🔍 Check Aadhaar-PAN Card Link Status

The Government of India mandates all individuals to link their Aadhaar with their PAN card for seamless income tax processing. Failing to do so may result in your PAN becoming inoperative. Here's how you can check the status of the Aadhaar-PAN linkage quickly and easily.

✅ Online Method – Official Income Tax Portal

Follow these steps to check your Aadhaar-PAN link status online:

1. Visit the official portal: Check Aadhaar-PAN Link Status
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
3. Click on "View Link Aadhaar Status"
4. The portal will display one of the following statuses:
   • ✅ Linked
   • ❌ Not Linked
   • ⏳ Pending

📱 SMS Method – Check via Mobile

You can also check your Aadhaar-PAN link status by SMS:

1. Open your SMS app
2. Type: UIDPAN <Aadhaar Number> <PAN Number>
3. Send to 567678 or 56161
4. You will receive an SMS with the current linkage status

⚠️ What Happens If You Don’t Link?

• Your PAN becomes inoperative
• You cannot file income tax returns
• Higher TDS/TCS rates will be applied
• Refunds will be withheld

💳 How to Link Aadhaar with PAN

If your PAN is not yet linked with Aadhaar, you can do so online:

1. Visit: incometax.gov.in
2. Log in or use the quick link option
3. Pay the linking fee of ₹1,000 (if applicable)
4. Submit your PAN and Aadhaar details

Keep your documents linked to avoid last-minute hassles and penalties. Stay compliant, stay connected.

Last updated: May 2025