Hey. If you’ve have been following our site and have seen our previous articles based on aadhar card then you must know that we do provide some really fine tutorials. Now if you are looking for your pan card status, then don’t worry, we’ll give detailed step by step instruction on how you can check pan card status by name online. Also, in the upcoming tutorials we’ll share guides on how to apply for pan card, get duplicate pan card, customer care number for pan card, etc. But today in this article we’ll discuss the following:

What is PAN CARD?
Why do you need a PAN CARD?
How to check status of PAN CARD?

Let’s start with the first one:

What is PAN CARD?

“PAN CARD”

A PAN Card looks similar to any plastic card for eg, like your driving license or voters card but it contains a 10 digit alpha numerical code which is your Permanent Account Number. In case you don’t know, PAN stands for Permanent Account Number. This 10 digit code is unique for all, just like your 12 digit aadhar number and is allotted to an individual or organization by Income Tax Department. PAN was made necessary to show the transactions and get transparency. It is made important so that no one can hide their money and prevent themselves from paying tax. Also, this remains same for lifetime and is not affected by your address.

Now, as you have understood what is a pan card, let’s check another segment of this article i.e, Why do you need a pan card and why is it necessary? After we’ve discussed this, we’ll go to “Check pan card status”.

Why do you need a PAN CARD?

Pan is necessary for all the tax payers and commercial units, also, just like aadhar card. It is now recognized as a proof of identity too. Pan card is required when you are carrying our transaction of RS 5 Lakh or more, also if you deposit such amount in bank at the same interval then you need to provide them with Pan card. Also, you’ll need this while filling your income tax return and paying income tax, it is the most basic document required for the purpose. Other mutual fund and security investments and sale and purchase of fixed assets and four wheeler also require your PAN Card number.

Now we have covered two segments of our article, it is time for the most awaited one, i.e, How to check pan card status by name? Well you must be thinking that it is kinda complex procedure in order to check pan status but wait, no it is not.

How to check Pan card status Online?

First, you should have applied for a pan card, if not then go here and apply for one.

Now, once you’ve applied, you should wait for 7 days for getting your Pan card status.

Then, after 7 days go here.

The portal will look like the image adjoined. pan card status

Now, in the text box provided, enter your Application Coupon number. It is the only thing you’ll be required.

NOTE: If by any chance you’ve lost your Application Coupon Number, then you cannot check pan card status online.

Once you’ve enter your Coupon Number on the given url, you have click on “Submit” and your pan card status will be displayed in front of you.

Now, this was the exact steps you need to follow for checking pan card status, if you have any questions or queries related to pan card then comment below and we’ll be more than happy to help you.