The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax Department. It is mandatory to quote your PAN on all financial transactions and tax-related documents, including your income tax return. Checking your PAN card status is important to ensure that your PAN is active and valid, and that your personal details are correct.
There are several ways to check your PAN card status online. You can visit the Income Tax Department’s website and click on the ‘PAN’ tab. From there, you can select the ‘Know Your PAN’ option and enter your PAN number to check its status. You can also check your PAN card status by sending an SMS to the number 567678 or 56161. The message should be in the format PAN<10-digit PAN number>.