Can I download my e-PAN card from any portal regardless of where I applied?

It depends on the portal. The Income Tax e-Filing portal (using Aadhaar) and DigiLocker let you access your e-PAN if it is linked to your Aadhaar, regardless of where you originally applied. Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL only allow downloads for PANs processed through their respective portals.

Is there any fee for downloading the e-PAN card?

The fee structure varies by portal and timing. Downloads from the Income Tax e-Filing portal and DigiLocker are free. Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL offer free downloads within 30 days of PAN allotment. After that, each download costs ₹

26. 3. Can I download my e-PAN card without OTP verification?

No, OTP verification is mandatory for downloading e-PAN cards from all official portals. This is a security measure to ensure that only the legitimate PAN holder can access the e-PAN card. You must have access to your registered mobile number or email ID to receive the OTP.

What should I do if I forget the password to open my e-PAN card PDF?

You do not need to reset or recover the password, as it is always your date of birth (for individuals) or date of incorporation (for companies and other entities) in DDMMYYYY format. If the PDF still doesn’t open, verify that you are using the correct date, including leading zeros for single-digit days and months. If you downloaded an older copy, download the e-PAN again from the official portal and try the same password.

Can I download my e-PAN card using mobile apps?

Yes, you can download your e-PAN through the DigiLocker app if your PAN is linked to your account. You can also use the UMANG app, which redirects you to the official Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL download services.

What do you need to download the e-PAN card?

You typically need your PAN or acknowledgement number, date of birth, and access to your registered mobile number or email for OTP verification. For Aadhaar-based downloads, only your 12-digit Aadhaar number and OTP are required.

What should I do if my e-PAN card download fails or shows an error?

If your e-PAN download fails, first check that you entered the correct PAN, Aadhaar, or acknowledgement number and completed OTP verification successfully. You can also clear your browser cache, try a different browser or device, or attempt the download again after some time. If you still cannot download your e-PAN, contact the relevant portal’s support service.

Can I download my e-PAN more than once?

Yes, you can download your e-PAN multiple times. The Income Tax e-Filing portal and DigiLocker allow free downloads, while Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL charge ₹

26 per download after the initial 30-day free period. 9. Can I download my e-PAN without my PAN Number?

Yes, Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL let you download your e-PAN using your 15-digit acknowledgement number. On the Income Tax e-Filing portal, you can use your 12-digit Aadhaar number instead.

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How to Download a PAN Card? E-Pan Card Download Steps

Vishakha Gaur

Updated:Aug 6, 2026

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You can download your PAN card using the Income Tax e-Filing portal, Protean (NSDL), UTIITSL, or DigiLocker. The best option depends on how you applied for your PAN and whether your Aadhaar is linked to your registered mobile number. If you’re eligible, the Income Tax e-Filing portal offers the fastest and completely free way to download an e-PAN.

An e-PAN is a digitally signed PDF version of your Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the Income Tax Department. It has the same legal validity as a physical PAN card and is accepted for banking, income tax filing, KYC, and other official purposes. Since you can download it online whenever required, it also serves as a convenient backup if your physical PAN card is lost, damaged, or not readily available.

Key Takeaways

You can download your PAN card through four official platforms: the Income Tax e-Filing portal, Protean (NSDL), UTIITSL, and DigiLocker.
The Income Tax e-Filing portal and DigiLocker provide free e-PAN downloads for PANs linked to Aadhaar, regardless of where the PAN was originally issued.
Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL offer free downloads within 30 days of PAN allotment. After that, each e-PAN download costs ₹8.26.
You can download an e-PAN using your 15-digit acknowledgement number (Protean/UTIITSL) or your Aadhaar number (Income Tax e-Filing portal) if you do not have your PAN number.
All official download methods require OTP verification using your registered mobile number or email address.

e-PAN Card Download: What is the Process?

The PAN card download process varies depending on where you initially applied for your card:

Method 1: NSDL (Protean) Portal

This is the fastest and completely free method if your Aadhaar is linked to your mobile number.

Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal (eportal.incometax.gov.in) and, under Quick Links, click Instant e-PAN.
Select “Check Status / Download PAN” and click Continue.
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and proceed.
Verify your identity by entering the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Accept the declaration and click Download e-PAN.

Your e-PAN downloads instantly as a password-protected PDF at no cost.

Method 2: Download e-PAN from Protean (NSDL)

Use this method if you applied for PAN through Protean (formerly NSDL).

Visit the Protean e-PAN download page.
Search using either your PAN or 15-digit acknowledgement number.
Enter your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) and the captcha.
Choose whether to receive the OTP on your registered mobile number or email, then verify it.
Click Download to save your e-chPAN as a PDF.

The download is free within 30 days of PAN allotment. After that, Protean charges ₹8.26 per download.

Note: Platforms, such as the UMANG app, simply redirect users to the Protean or UTIITSL services rather than providing a separate download facility.

Method 3: Download e-PAN from UTIITSL

Use this method if you applied for your PAN through UTIITSL.

Visit the UTIITSL e-PAN download page.
Enter your PAN (or acknowledgement number), date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY), GSTIN (if applicable), and the captcha.
Submit the request to receive a download link on your registered email.
Open the link, verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, and download the PDF.

Like Protean, UTIITSL provides one free download within 30 days of PAN allotment. After that, each download costs ₹8.26.

Method 4: Download Your PAN from DigiLocker

If your PAN is linked to DigiLocker, you can download it free of cost as a government-issued digital document.

Log in to the DigiLocker app or website using your registered mobile number or Aadhaar.
Search for “PAN Verification Record” issued by the Income Tax Department/CBDT.
Enter your PAN number and any other required details to fetch the document.
Open the document under Issued Documents and download it as a PDF.

The PAN available through DigiLocker is free to access and is accepted as a valid digital document for identity and verification purposes.

Note: The downloaded PDF is password-protected. Use your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) as the password. For companies, use the date of incorporation in the same format.

How to Open Your e-PAN PDF (Password)?

Your downloaded e-PAN is password-protected. Use your date of birth (for individuals) or date of incorporation (for companies and other entities) in DDMMYYYY format as the password.

Examples:

15 March 1990 → 15031990
5 July 1985 → 05071985

Note: Always enter two digits for the day, two digits for the month, and four digits for the year, without any spaces or special characters.

Vishakha Gaur

Vishakha Gaur is a content writer with 2 years of hands-on experience crafting clear, engaging, and research-driven content. My work primarily focuses on legal and tax-related topics, where I simplify complex subjects for a wider audience. With a keen eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset, I aim to create content that not only informs but also adds real value to readers.