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PAN Aadhaar link 2026: how to link PAN with Aadhaar, last date, fee and status check

Linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for most PAN holders. An unlinked PAN becomes inoperative, and you must pay a fee to link it and make it work again.

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

How to link PAN with Aadhaar: steps, late fee and status check

Pay the ₹1,000 fee on the e-Filing portal through e-Pay Tax, wait 4 to 5 working days, then open Link Aadhaar, enter your PAN, Aadhaar and the OTP, and submit. Check the result under Link Aadhaar Status. A PAN that is not linked is inoperative until you link it.

  • Last date: the date to link without a fee ended on 30 June 2023. Today you link by paying the fee.
  • Fee: ₹1,000 in a single challan (e-Pay Tax, Other Receipts 500, fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar).
  • Check status: e-Filing home page, Quick Links, Link Aadhaar/View Status.
  • Exempt: residents of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya, non-residents, people aged 80 or more and people who are not citizens of India.

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Official fees

ServiceFee
Late fee to link Aadhaar with PAN (PAN allotted on or before 1 July 2017)₹1,000

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

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How to apply

  1. Open incometax.gov.in, click Link Aadhaar under Quick Links and choose Continue
  2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, click Validate and then Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax
  3. Choose the Income Tax Act, 2025 option, enter your PAN and a mobile number and verify the OTP
  4. On e-Pay Tax click Proceed on the Income Tax tile, choose the Tax Year, Other Receipts (500) and the sub type Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar. The amount is pre-filled
  5. Create the challan and pay the ₹1,000 fee through your bank
  6. Wait 4 to 5 working days, then open Link Aadhaar again, validate your PAN and Aadhaar, fill the mandatory details and enter the 6 digit OTP
  7. Check the result under Link Aadhaar/View Status on the home page
  8. If your PAN or Aadhaar is already linked to another one, contact your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer

What is the last date to link PAN with Aadhaar?

The Income Tax Department says the date to link without paying a fee ended on 30 June 2023. From 1 July 2023 a PAN that is not linked is inoperative, and a fee of ₹1,000 applies to make it operative by intimating your Aadhaar number.

So there is no new last date to wait for today. Link now and pay the fee. Some news reports mention a later deadline for PANs issued on an Aadhaar enrolment ID. Confirm that on incometax.gov.in before you rely on it.

How to check PAN Aadhaar link status?

  1. Open the e-Filing home page and click Link Aadhaar/View Status under Quick Links
  2. Click Continue in the View Status tile
  3. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click View Link Aadhaar Status
  4. Read the message. It shows whether the link is in progress or successful

After you log in, you can also click Link Aadhaar on the dashboard, or open My Profile and Link Aadhaar Status. If your request is pending with UIDAI, check the status again later.

How much is the PAN Aadhaar link penalty (fee)?

The fee is ₹1,000. Pay it in a single challan under minor head 500 (Other Receipts, sub type fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar) through e-Pay Tax. Small payments do not add up to ₹1,000.

  • The fee paid for late linking is not refunded.
  • If linking fails after you paid, you do not pay again. The same challan is used when you submit the request again.
  • If you linked a wrong Aadhaar and got it delinked, you pay the fee again for a new request.
  • People who are exempt but want to link by choice must still pay the fee.

Can I link PAN with Aadhaar by SMS?

The Income Tax Department's current Link Aadhaar user manual describes only the e-Filing portal route: pay the fee on e-Pay Tax, then submit the link request with an OTP. It does not list an SMS method, so we do not give SMS steps.

Use the portal. Do not send your Aadhaar number or an OTP to any number or link that someone gives you on a call or message.

PAN Aadhaar link error: how to fix it?

  • Payment details not found: the payment takes a few days to show on the portal. Wait 4 to 5 working days, then submit the request.
  • PAN or Aadhaar already linked to another one: ask your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer to delink it, then submit the link request again.
  • Name, date of birth or gender does not match: correct the detail in PAN (Protean or UTIITSL) or in Aadhaar (UIDAI) so both are the same, then try again.
  • A minor's Aadhaar linked to a parent's PAN: send a delinking request to your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer, then link the correct PAN and Aadhaar.
  • Request pending with UIDAI: check Link Aadhaar Status again after a few days.

Who is exempt from PAN Aadhaar link, and is it needed for NRIs?

The Income Tax Department says the link is not compulsory for an individual who:

  • lives in Assam, Jammu and Kashmir or Meghalaya
  • is a non-resident (NRI) as per the Income Tax Act
  • is aged 80 or more at any time during the previous year
  • is not a citizen of India

The exemptions can change with later government notifications.

What happens if my PAN is not linked with Aadhaar?

The PAN becomes inoperative. The Income Tax Department lists these effects, which continue until the PAN becomes operative again:

  • You cannot file a return using the inoperative PAN.
  • Pending returns are not processed and pending refunds are not issued.
  • Pending proceedings, for example for defective returns, cannot be completed.
  • Tax is deducted at a higher rate.
Good to know
  • The date to link without a fee ended on 30 June 2023. After that the fee is ₹1,000 under rule 114(5A) of the Income Tax Rules.
  • Exempt: residents of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya, non-residents, people who are not Indian citizens, and individuals aged 80 or more.
  • New PAN applications are linked to Aadhaar at the time of applying.
  • News reports mention a later deadline for PANs issued on an Aadhaar enrolment ID. Confirm on incometax.gov.in.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Typical time

30 days to make an inoperative PAN operative after you pay the fee and link

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

There is no fine for not linking itself, but the PAN becomes inoperative. No refund or refund interest is paid and TDS and TCS are deducted at a higher rate. A fee of ₹1,000 applies to link now.

Law: Income-tax Act section 234H and rule 114(5A) of the Income Tax Rules

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

ReasonHow to fix it
Payment details not foundPay the fee on e-Pay Tax first and wait 4 to 5 working days before submitting the request.
PAN already linked to another AadhaarContact your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer to delink the wrong Aadhaar.
Name or date of birth does not matchCorrect the PAN or Aadhaar record so both match, then link again.
OTP not receivedCheck that your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar.

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

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Common questions

What is the last date to link PAN with Aadhaar?
The date to link without a fee ended on 30 June 2023. Today you link by paying the ₹1,000 fee on the e-Filing portal. A PAN that is not linked is inoperative until then.
How do I link PAN with Aadhaar online?
Open incometax.gov.in, click Link Aadhaar, pay the ₹1,000 fee through e-Pay Tax (Other Receipts 500), wait 4 to 5 working days, then submit the link request with your PAN, Aadhaar and the 6 digit OTP.
How do I check the PAN-Aadhaar link status?
On the e-Filing home page, under Quick Links, choose Link Aadhaar/View Status, enter PAN and Aadhaar and click View Link Aadhaar Status.
How much is the PAN Aadhaar link penalty?
The fee is ₹1,000, paid in a single challan under minor head 500. It was ₹500 only between 1 April 2022 and 30 June 2022. It is not refunded.
Can I link PAN and Aadhaar by SMS?
The Income Tax Department's current user manual lists only the e-Filing portal route, so we give no SMS steps. Never send your Aadhaar number or OTP to an unknown number.
Is PAN Aadhaar link mandatory for NRIs?
No. A non-resident is exempt, as are residents of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya, people aged 80 or more and people who are not citizens of India. The list can change with notifications.
PAN Aadhaar link is not working. What should I do?
If the portal says payment details are not found, wait 4 to 5 working days. If your PAN or Aadhaar is linked to another one, ask your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer to delink it. If the name or date of birth does not match, correct it in PAN or Aadhaar first.
What happens to an unlinked PAN?
It becomes inoperative. No refund is paid against it, no interest is paid on the refund for that period, and TDS and TCS are deducted at a higher rate, as per the Income Tax Department.
How long does it take for the PAN to work again after linking?
The Income Tax Department makes the PAN operative within 30 days after you pay the fee and submit the link request.
How do I link Aadhaar with PAN?
Pay the ₹1,000 fee on the e-Filing portal through e-Pay Tax and wait 4 to 5 working days. Then open Link Aadhaar on incometax.gov.in, enter your PAN, Aadhaar and the OTP, and submit. Check the result under Link Aadhaar Status.
How much does it cost to link PAN with Aadhaar?
₹1,000 in a single challan on e-Pay Tax (Other Receipts 500, fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar). It applies to a PAN allotted on or before 1 July 2017. The fee is the same in every state.
Who does not need to link PAN with Aadhaar?
Residents of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya, non-residents, people aged 80 or more and people who are not citizens of India are exempt.
How long until my PAN works again after linking?
The PAN becomes operative again within 30 days after you pay the fee and submit the link request. An unlinked PAN is inoperative until then.

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PAN Aadhaar link kaise kare?
incometax.gov.in par Link Aadhaar chunein, PAN aur Aadhaar daalein, e-Pay Tax par ₹1,000 fees bharein, 4 se 5 working days baad dobara Link Aadhaar karein aur OTP se submit karein.
PAN Aadhaar link nahi kiya to kya hoga?
PAN inoperative ho jata hai. Refund nahi milta, refund par byaj nahi milta aur TDS ya TCS zyada kata jata hai (Income Tax Department).
PAN Aadhaar link status kaise check kare?
e-Filing portal ke home page par Quick Links mein Link Aadhaar/View Status chunein, PAN aur Aadhaar daalein.
PAN Aadhaar link ki last date kya hai?
Bina fees ke link karne ki date 30 June 2023 ko khatam ho gayi. Ab ₹1,000 fees dekar incometax.gov.in par link karna hota hai. Link na ho to PAN inoperative rehta hai.
PAN Aadhaar link ki penalty kitni hai?
Fees ₹1,000 hai. Ise e-Pay Tax par Other Receipts (500) mein ek hi challan se bharein. Yeh fees wapas nahi milti.
PAN Aadhaar link SMS se kaise kare?
Income Tax Department ke current user manual mein sirf e-Filing portal ka tarika hai, SMS ka tarika nahi, isliye hum SMS steps nahi dete. Kisi ko Aadhaar number ya OTP na bhejein.
NRI ko PAN Aadhaar link karna zaroori hai kya?
Nahi. Non-resident ko chhoot hai. Assam, Jammu and Kashmir aur Meghalaya ke residents, 80 saal ya usse zyada umar ke log aur jo India ke citizen nahi hain unhe bhi chhoot hai. Notification se list badal sakti hai.
PAN Aadhaar link error aaye to kya karein?
Payment details not found aaye to 4 se 5 working days rukein. PAN ya Aadhaar kisi aur se linked ho to Jurisdictional Assessing Officer se delink karwayein. Naam ya date of birth match na kare to PAN ya Aadhaar mein sudhaar karwayein.
PAN Aadhaar link ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Link Aadhaar and check status, Know your Assessing Officer. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: 30 days to make an inoperative PAN operative after you pay the fee and link.
PAN Aadhaar link ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina PAN Aadhaar link ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, PAN Aadhaar link na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Income-tax Act section 234H and rule 114(5A) of the Income Tax Rules). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.
Official source

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source We read these pages. Always confirm on the official site before you act.

Sources: incometax.gov.in incometax.gov.in incometax.gov.in incometaxindia.gov.in incometaxindia.gov.in

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