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Checking your Aadhaar–PAN status confirms whether your two identification records are successfully linked or whether further action is required.
- You can check status without logging into the e-Filing portal.
- PAN and Aadhaar numbers are required for pre-login status checks.
- Logged-in users can check status through their Dashboard or My Profile.
- A pending request may require additional processing before final validation.
- An inoperative PAN can affect refunds and certain tax-related transactions.
- A Rs. 1,000 fee applies to eligible delayed PAN–Aadhaar linkage.
The Income Tax Department's current e-Filing service provides separate options for submitting a linkage request and checking its status.
What is Aadhaar–PAN link status?
Aadhaar–PAN link status shows whether your Aadhaar number has been successfully associated with your Permanent Account Number.
The status can generally indicate that:
- Your PAN is already linked with the given Aadhaar.
- Your linking request is still being processed.
- Your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar and you need to initiate the process.
- Validation has failed and further action may be required.
The status check is separate from submitting a new linkage request. You can therefore check the existing status before attempting to link the two records again.
How to check Aadhaar–PAN link status without logging in?
The Income Tax e-Filing portal allows you to check the status through its pre-login facility. You need your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.
Steps to check status online
- Step 1: Open the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
- Step 2: Select Link Aadhaar/View Status under Quick Links.
- Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
- Step 4: Select View Link Aadhaar Status.
- Step 5: Review the status displayed after successful validation.
The current Income Tax Department manual confirms that the pre-login facility allows taxpayers to enter their PAN and Aadhaar numbers and view the linkage status.
How to check Aadhaar–PAN status after logging in?
If you already have an e-Filing account, you can check the status from your account.
Check status from the Dashboard
After logging in, select Link Aadhaar or the relevant Aadhaar–PAN status option displayed on your Dashboard. The available option depends on whether your linkage has already been submitted and its current validation status.
Check status through My Profile
You can alternatively go to My Profile > Link Aadhaar Status.
If the Aadhaar–PAN linkage is successful, the linked Aadhaar number can be displayed. If the request is pending or unsuccessful, the portal displays the relevant status.
What do different Aadhaar–PAN status messages mean?
The message displayed after validation determines what you need to do next.
Aadhaar–PAN linkage is successful
A successful status means the Aadhaar number has been validated against your PAN and the linkage is complete.
You generally do not need to submit another linkage request unless your records subsequently change or the Income Tax Department asks you to take further action.
Linkage is in progress
If the request is pending with UIDAI for validation, the Income Tax Department advises you to check the status again later.
Avoid submitting repeated requests while an existing request is still being processed.
PAN is not linked with Aadhaar
If the portal indicates that your PAN is not linked, you can initiate the linkage process through the Link Aadhaar facility.
For applicable delayed linkage, you may first need to pay the prescribed fee through e-Pay Tax. The current Income Tax Department workflow uses the Income Tax Act, 2025 and the applicable tax year while generating the payment challan.
What if your PAN–Aadhaar linkage fails?
A failed request can result from a mismatch between your PAN and Aadhaar records or because either document is already associated with another identifier.
Check your personal details
Compare the name, date of birth, and other relevant details recorded against your PAN and Aadhaar.
If the details do not match, correct the relevant record before attempting the linkage again.
Check for an existing linkage
If your Aadhaar is already linked with another PAN, or your PAN is linked with another Aadhaar, the Income Tax Department indicates that you may need to contact your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer for delinking and correction.
If the issue relates to tax records, you may also find information on Income Tax vs Capital Gains Tax useful when reviewing the broader tax implications of your financial records.
What is the latest PAN–Aadhaar linking position in 2026?
For most applicable taxpayers, the general PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline had already passed before 2026. A special extension applied to individuals who had obtained PAN using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID. They were required to update their PAN using their actual Aadhaar number by 31 December 2025.
Therefore, the 31 December 2025 date should not be presented as a future deadline in 2026.
Where a PAN is inoperative because the applicable linkage requirement was not completed, the current Income Tax Department guidance states that a Rs. 1,000 fee continues to apply to make the PAN operative by intimating the Aadhaar number.
What happens if your PAN is inoperative?
An inoperative PAN can have tax-related consequences until it becomes operative.
Tax refunds can be affected
The Income Tax Department states that a refund due under the Income Tax Act cannot be issued while the PAN remains inoperative. Interest on the refund can also be affected for the applicable period. Current 2026 departmental communications continue to notify taxpayers when refunds are held for this reason.
Higher TDS or TCS can apply
Higher rates can apply under Sections 206AA and 206CC while the PAN remains inoperative, subject to the applicable provisions.
You can read about Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26 for broader information on applicable Income Tax rates and regimes.
How do you make an inoperative PAN operative?
If you are required to link Aadhaar and your PAN is inoperative, the current process involves paying the applicable delayed-linkage fee and submitting the Aadhaar–PAN linkage request.
The Income Tax Department's current workflow is:
- Step 1: Open the Link Aadhaar facility on the e-Filing portal.
- Step 2: Enter and validate your PAN and Aadhaar details.
- Step 3: If the payment has not been made, continue to e-Pay Tax.
- Step 4: Select the applicable Income Tax Act, tax year, Other Receipts (500), and the delayed PAN–Aadhaar linkage fee.
- Step 5: Complete the payment.
- Step 6: Return to the Link Aadhaar facility after the payment is reflected.
- Step 7: Submit the linkage request and complete OTP authentication where required.
- Step 8: Check the linkage status after submission.
If payment has already been made but is not reflected on the portal, the Income Tax Department advises waiting 4–5 working days before submitting the request.
Who is exempt from Aadhaar–PAN linkage?
Aadhaar–PAN linkage is not compulsory for certain categories specified under the applicable provisions.
These include individuals who:
- Reside in Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, or Meghalaya.
- Are non-residents under the applicable Income Tax provisions.
- Are aged 80 years or more at any time during the relevant previous year.
- Are not citizens of India.
The exemptions are subject to the applicable notifications and conditions.
Is Aadhaar–PAN linkage relevant to mutual fund investors?
PAN and Aadhaar compliance can intersect with financial transactions, but PAN–Aadhaar linkage and mutual fund KYC are not identical requirements.
For example, investors in mutual funds must meet applicable KYC requirements. The KYC status and the PAN–Aadhaar status should therefore be considered separately.
The Bajaj Broking website provides access to 4,000+ mutual fund schemes, subject to applicable terms. Investors can use the mutual fund calculator from Bajaj Finance to estimate potential investment values based on selected assumptions.
For recurring investments, the SIP calculator and step-up SIP calculator can provide mathematical illustrations. A lumpsum calculator can be used for one-time investment estimates.
These tools provide estimates and do not guarantee actual investment returns.
Conclusion
Checking your Aadhaar–PAN link status online is straightforward through the Income Tax e-Filing portal. You can use the pre-login facility with your PAN and Aadhaar numbers or check through your Dashboard or My Profile after logging in.
If the status shows a pending or failed request, follow the relevant corrective process rather than submitting repeated requests. If your PAN is inoperative, the applicable Rs. 1,000 delayed-linkage fee and current e-Filing procedure should be followed to make it operative again.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Mutual funds are subject to market risk. Please read the scheme-related documents carefully before investing.
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Can someone else check my Aadhaar–PAN link status?
The pre-login status service requires the relevant PAN and Aadhaar details. You should avoid sharing these identifiers unnecessarily and use the official e-Filing portal when checking your status.
Does a successful link status mean my PAN details are correct everywhere?
Not necessarily. Successful Aadhaar–PAN linkage confirms the association between the two records. It does not independently confirm that every other tax, banking, KYC, or financial record contains current information.
Why can an Aadhaar–PAN request remain pending?
A request can remain pending when validation with UIDAI has not yet been completed. The Income Tax Department advises taxpayers to check again later when the request is pending for validation.
What if my PAN is linked to someone else's Aadhaar?
You may need to approach your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer for delinking and correction. The appropriate process depends on how the incorrect association occurred and the records held by the authorities.
Does PAN–Aadhaar linkage affect capital gains tax?
The linkage itself does not determine the capital gains tax rate. Capital gains are governed by the applicable provisions for the asset, transaction date, holding period, and taxpayer circumstances. PAN status can, however, have broader tax-compliance consequences.
Can an inoperative PAN affect a tax refund that has already been determined?
Yes. The Income Tax Department has stated in current 2026 communications that a determined refund and applicable interest can remain on hold while the PAN is inoperative because it is not linked with Aadhaar.
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