Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to link PAN with Aadhaar on the Income Tax portal in 2025. This method covers both without login and after login options, as well as SMS and payment of any late fee if applicable.
Linking PAN–Aadhaar without Logging In
Go to the official Income Tax e-filing portal.
On the homepage, look for the “Link Aadhaar” option under Quick Links.
Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar; click “Validate”.
Input your mobile number registered with Aadhaar, and you’ll get an OTP.
Enter the OTP on the portal.
If no late fee is due, your linking request is submitted; if a penalty is due, you’ll be prompted to pay it online (usually ₹1,000 for late linking).
After payment, proceed again with above steps to complete linking.
A confirmation message will be shown, and you can check the link status anytime on the portal.
Linking PAN–Aadhaar after Logging In
Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal and click Log In.
Log in with your PAN/Aadhaar number and password.
On the dashboard, look for “Profile” or “My Profile” and choose the “Link Aadhaar” option.
Enter your Aadhaar number and follow the prompts.
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
After successful verification, your PAN–Aadhaar linking is complete; a confirmation message will appear.
Paying Penalty (If Applicable)
If linking is attempted after the official deadline, pay the ₹1,000 penalty via the e-filing portal:
Use “e-Pay Tax” under Quick Links.
Enter PAN, confirm mobile and validate with OTP.
Choose the relevant assessment year, select “Other Receipts (500)”, and “Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar”.
Complete online fee payment and then finish the linking request.
Linking via SMS (Optional)
Send an SMS from your registered mobile in this format:
Type: UIDPAN <space><12-digit Aadhaar><space><10-digit PAN>
Send to either 567678 or 56161.
Checking Link Status
Visit the Income Tax portal homepage, click “Link Aadhaar Status” under Quick Links.
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, then click “View Link Aadhaar Status”.
A message will show whether linking is successful, in progress, or needs attention.
This stepwise method will help to securely and correctly link PAN with Aadhaar, ensuring smooth Income Tax return filing and compliance in 2025.
Pay the late linking penalty online and continue to link Aadhaar
To pay the late penalty for PAN–Aadhaar linking and then continue the linking process on the Income Tax portal, follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Payment of Late Linking Penalty
Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal.
Under the “Quick Links” section, click “e-Pay Tax” or “Link Aadhaar”.
Enter your PAN, confirm PAN, and give any mobile number for OTP.
Enter the OTP received and you’ll be redirected to the e-Pay Tax screen.
Click “Proceed” on the “Income Tax” tile.
Select the relevant Assessment Year (for FY 2024-25, choose AY 2025-26).
Under Type of Payment, select “Other Receipts (500)” and “Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar”.
The applicable late fee (₹1,000) will be auto-filled. Click “Continue”.
Choose your payment mode (Net Banking, Debit Card, Over-the-counter at bank, NEFT/RTGS, or UPI).
Complete the payment; you will receive a Challan Receipt confirming successful payment.
Step-by-Step PAN–Aadhaar Linking After Payment
After the payment is processed (sometimes takes a few hours to 2 days), return to the e-Filing portal.
Click “Link Aadhaar” under “Quick Links”.
Enter PAN and Aadhaar number, click “Validate”.
Enter your name and mobile number as per Aadhaar, and click “Link Aadhaar”.
Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
If the penalty payment is verified, your linking request will be submitted automatically. If not, check payment status and repeat after some time.
You will receive a confirmation once your PAN is linked to your Aadhaar.
By following this process, anyone can pay the late fee and successfully link PAN and Aadhaar for income tax compliance.
How long after payment does the link request process complete
After paying the late linking fee for PAN–Aadhaar, the linking request usually gets processed within a few hours to 2 days, depending on how quickly the payment is updated and verified by the Income Tax portal. If the payment is not reflected immediately, it is advised to wait and check the status after some time. Once verified, the linking process can be completed seamlessly.
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