Personal Finance
PAN card holders can download an electronic copy and store it on their mobile phones.
Updated : Nov 12, 2022, 02:30 PM IST
Permanent Account Number, or PAN card, is a required document for all kinds of financial transactions. The PAN is necessary for almost everything, but carrying it around with you can be a bit risky. The chances of losing it also increase and you don't want that.
PAN Card is also an important document helps that the Income-tax Authority in keeping a track of all financial transactions that may be essential in assessing an individual or company's tax liability, it helps in reducing the chances of tax evasion.
One may encounter numerous problems if they misplace their PAN card. However, e-PAN is now accepted and allowed everywhere. This lowers the possibility of losing the PAN and makes it convenient for you to carry the pan around on your phone or other digital devices.
The good news is that after filing an FIR, you can apply for a duplicate PAN card and receive your e-PAN after completing the application process.
The password-protected E-PAN card PDF can be downloaded. Date of birth is required as the password to access the E-PAN card PDF.
This facility of e-PAN PDF is available for PAN holders whose latest application was processed through NSDL e-Gov.
E-PAN Card PDF: Steps to Download