Pan Card Adhar Card Link Legal process step by step

The Complete Guide to Linking PAN-Aadhaar: From Penalty Payment to Final Steps

The deadline for linking your PAN and Aadhaar cards has now passed. This means that if you haven't linked your PAN with Aadhaar yet, you'll have to pay a mandatory penalty of ₹1,000.

This guide will help you understand the entire process, from paying the penalty to submitting the final linking request. Before starting the process, the first and most important step is to check the current status of your PAN-Aadhaar linking.

1. Before you begin: Check your linking status

1.1. Why Checking First is a Smart Move

It's wise to check the status before starting the linking process. The biggest advantage is that if your PAN is already linked to Aadhaar, you'll avoid paying unnecessary penalties and going through the entire process. Sources indicate that many PAN cards issued in the past few years have been linked to Aadhaar, so they're often already linked.

1.2. How to Check Your Status

You can check your status by following these simple steps:

1. incometax.gov.inVisit the official website of Income Tax ( ).
2. Click on 'Link Aadhaar Status' in the 'Quick Links' section on the home page .
3. Enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number.
4. Click on 'View Link Aadhaar Status' button.

You will then see one of two messages:

• If Linked: Your PAN is already linked to given Aadhaar. (i.e., "Your PAN is already linked with the given Aadhaar.")
• If not linked: PAN Not Linked with Aadhaar. Please click on 'Link Aadhaar' link to link your Aadhaar with PAN. (i.e., "PAN is not linked with Aadhaar. Please click on the 'Link Aadhaar' link to link your Aadhaar with PAN.")

If your PAN isn't linked, you can skip to the next step by clicking the blue 'Link Aadhaar' link right here. This will save you one step.

2. PAN-Aadhaar linking process (with penalty)

The process is completed in two main steps: first paying the penalty and then submitting the final request for linking.

2.1. Phase 1: Paying the ₹1,000 Penalty via e-Pay Tax

1. Click on 'Link Aadhaar' in the 'Quick Links' section on the home page of the Income Tax portal .
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click on 'Validate'Payment details not found for this PAN . You will see a pop-up message: (i.e., "Payment details not found for this PAN").
3. Click on 'Continue to pay through e-Pay Tax' button.
4. On the next page, enter your PAN number twice, enter your mobile number and click 'Continue'click on
5. Verify by entering the OTP received on your mobile.

2.2. Understanding the Payment Details: The Most Important Settings

After OTP verification, you'll need to select some important settings for the payment. This is the most important part of the process, so don't panic and choose these settings carefully.

Settings	What to Select	Why?
Assessment Year (AY)	2025-26(or whichever is the latest)	There's often confusion about the assessment year because it refers to a future year. Don't worry, it's correct. When you select the latest AY, the portal automatically displays the current financial year below.
Type of Payment	Other Receipts (500)	This is the correct category set by the government to pay the fees for delay in PAN-Aadhaar linking.

• After selecting these two settings, the reason for making the payment is 'Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar'After selecting these two settings, select
• After this, the penalty amount of ₹1,000 will appear auto-filled.
• You can now complete the payment by choosing one of the available payment options (such as Net Banking, Debit Card, UPI, or Payment Gateway).

After the payment is successful, download and save the challan. Remember, completing the payment does not mean that your PAN-Aadhaar linking has been completed.

2.3. Phase 2: Final Linking Request (After Payment)

Note that a successful payment doesn't mean your work is complete. The next step will be taken later. Payments take time to update on the Income Tax portal, so wait at least 2-3 hours. If your payment details don't appear after a few hours, don't worry. Sometimes the system can take up to 24 hours to update, so try again the next day.

Once the payment is updated, follow these steps:

1. Re -Link Aadhaar on Income Tax PortalGo to the
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click 'Validate'click on
3. This time, the system will verify your payment details and you'll see a message stating that your payment details have been received. Information such as the challan number and BSR code will be automatically filled in.
4. Now you have to enter your name exactly as it is in your Aadhar card , and enter your mobile number.
5. You will then see two boxes:
   • First box:I have only year of birth in Aadhaar card.(My Aadhaar card only shows the year of birth.) - Tick this box only if your Aadhaar card shows the year of birth instead of the full date (DD-MM-YYYY). Most people choose to leave this box blank.
   • Second Box: I agree to validate my Aadhaar details.(I agree to validate my Aadhaar details.) – Everyone has to mandatorily tick this box.
6. अब 'Link Aadhaar'click on
7. A final OTP will come on your mobile, enter it and submit.

After this, you will get a confirmation message that your PAN-Aadhaar linking request has been successfully submitted.

3. These people do not need to link PAN-Aadhaar

The government has exempted certain categories of people from the mandatory PAN-Aadhaar linking requirement. If you fall into one of these categories, you don't need to complete this process:

• NRIs (Non-Resident Indians)
• who are not citizens of India
• those who are over 80 years of age
• Residents of Assam, Meghalaya, and Jammu and Kashmir 

4. Conclusion: Key points to remember

To simplify this entire process, always keep these three important points in mind:

1. Check Status First: Always check your status before starting the linking process to avoid unnecessary penalties and procedures.
2. Payment and linking are two separate steps: Paying the ₹1,000 penalty is the first step. A few hours or days after payment, you'll need to return to the portal and complete the linking request.
3. Fill Correct Details:Assessment Year Select and Type of Payment (Other Receipts 500)correctly during payment and enter your name as per Aadhaar card at the time of linking.