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PAN–Aadhaar Linking — Fee, Documents, Time & How to Apply Online

पैन-आधार लिंक · Last updated · Verified by NeedUp operators

Linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for PAN holders in India; an unlinked PAN becomes inoperative, blocking ITR filing, refunds and higher TDS applies. The link is made on the Income-tax e-filing portal after paying the late fee of ₹1,000 (the deadline for free linking passed in June 2023). On NeedUp you share your PAN number, Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile; the operator pays the challan, submits the linking request and confirms the status, which normally updates within 24–48 hours.

Government fee
₹1,000
Processing time
24–48 hours
Official portal
Income Tax e-Filing — Link Aadhaar
Where it happens
Fully online.
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Who needs a pan–aadhaar linking?

Every PAN holder except NRIs, non-citizens, residents of Assam, Meghalaya and J&K, and people aged 80+, who are exempt.

Which documents are required for pan–aadhaar linking?

  • PAN number
  • Aadhaar number
  • Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP)
  • Name, date of birth and gender must match on both documents — otherwise correct one first

How much does pan–aadhaar linking cost?

₹1,000

Late-linking penalty paid as a challan on the e-filing portal under "Other Receipts (500)".

NeedUp adds a small service charge for operator assistance; it is shown before you pay, and you pay only through the app.

How long does pan–aadhaar linking take?

24–48 hours

Challan payment reflects in a few hours; linking status updates after that.

How to apply for pan–aadhaar linking online with NeedUp

  1. 1Start a "PAN–Aadhaar Linking" request on NeedUp.
  2. 2Share PAN, Aadhaar and the Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
  3. 3The operator pays the ₹1,000 challan on the e-filing portal.
  4. 4After the payment reflects, the operator submits the link request with your Aadhaar OTP.
  5. 5Status is checked and a screenshot of "PAN is linked to Aadhaar" is shared in chat.

पैन-आधार लिंक — हिंदी में जानकारी

पैन को आधार से लिंक करना अनिवार्य है — बिना लिंक पैन निष्क्रिय हो जाता है। लिंकिंग इनकम टैक्स पोर्टल पर ₹1,000 विलंब शुल्क के बाद होती है। पैन, आधार और आधार से जुड़ा मोबाइल बताएँ — ऑपरेटर चालान भरकर लिंक करेंगे; स्थिति 24–48 घंटे में अपडेट होती है।

Frequently asked questions about pan–aadhaar linking

What happens if PAN is not linked with Aadhaar?

The PAN becomes inoperative: you cannot file ITR, pending refunds are held, and TDS/TCS is deducted at a higher rate until you link it.

How much is the PAN–Aadhaar linking fee?

₹1,000 as a late-linking penalty, payable on the Income-tax portal before the link request is accepted.

Why does PAN–Aadhaar linking fail?

Almost always a mismatch in name, date of birth or gender between the two documents. Fix the wrong one (PAN correction or Aadhaar update) and retry.

How do I check if my PAN is linked?

Use "Link Aadhaar Status" on the e-filing portal with your PAN and Aadhaar numbers — no login needed. The operator can check this for you.

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