If you miss the December 31, 2025 deadline, your PAN card will be deactivated from January 1, 2026.

Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory under Indian tax regulations, and failing to do so can disrupt essential financial activities such as filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, or conducting high-value transactions.

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Why linking PAN with Aadhaar is important:

A PAN card without Aadhaar linkage will be rendered inactive. This means you may face difficulties in banking, taxation, and other official processes. Avoid unnecessary complications by completing the linkage before the deadline.

Step-by-step process to link PAN with Aadhaar online:

  • Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
  • Click on “Link Aadhaar” at the bottom left of the homepage.
  • Enter your 10-digit PAN and 12-digit Aadhaar numbers.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions. A nominal fee of Rs 1,000 may be required.
  • Submit the request. Your PAN-Aadhaar link will be processed.

Check PAN-Aadhaar link status online:

  • Select “Link Aadhaar Status” on the e-filing portal.
  • Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.
  • Check if the two are linked.
  • Check PAN-Aadhaar link status via SMS:
  • Draft: UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN>
  • Send to 567678 or 56161.
  • You will receive a confirmation message.

Ensure that your mobile number used for OTP is registered with Aadhaar, or the online process will not complete.

Don’t let a simple step stop your financial plans. Link your PAN with Aadhaar now to avoid deactivation and ensure uninterrupted access to all financial services.