PAN Card: Your PAN card will become useless from January 1st if you don't do this; learn the complete process now...
How to Link PAN Card with Aadhaar Online: The PAN card is an important government document for all Indian citizens. From January 1, 2026, those who have not linked their PAN card with Aadhaar will not be able to use it. The Government of India has clarified that the last date for linking PAN with Aadhaar is December 31, 2025. If the PAN card is not linked with Aadhaar by January 1, 2026, it will be deactivated. Let us learn how to link Aadhaar and PAN card online. We are also telling you the online method to check whether your Aadhaar is linked to PAN or not.
How to Link Aadhaar Card and PAN Card Online (How to Link PAN Aadhaar Card 2025)
Step 1: Open the Income Tax Department website on your mobile or laptop.
Step 2: You can also directly click on this link https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.
Step 3: The Income Tax homepage will open, with the "Link Aadhaar" option on the bottom left. Click on it.
Step 4: Upon clicking, a new page will open, with the option to enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
Step 5: After entering your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, you will need to make a payment of ₹1,000.
Step 6: Your request will be accepted, and the process will be completed soon.
How to check Aadhaar-PAN link status
Step 1: Open the Income Tax Department website on your mobile or laptop.
Step 2: You can also directly click on this link https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.
Step 3: The Income Tax homepage will open, with the option to "Link Aadhaar Status" on the bottom left. Click on it.
Step 4: Upon clicking, a new page will open, with the option to enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
Step 5: After entering your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, you can check your status.
Check Aadhaar-PAN link status via SMS.
You can also check whether your Aadhaar and PAN cards are linked via SMS.
Step 1: Write a message in this format: UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar number> <10-digit PAN number>
Step 2: Send the message to 567678 or 56161. You will receive a reply shortly, confirming whether your PAN and Aadhaar are linked. image
Note: When linking your Aadhaar and PAN, you must also have a mobile number. It should be the one registered with your Aadhaar card. Without this, the process will be difficult to complete. Remember, the deadline for linking your Aadhaar and PAN is December 31, 2025. If you fail to complete this process, your PAN card will become invalid, and you will not be able to use it from January 1.
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