If your PAN card was created using your Aadhaar enrolment ID before 1 October 2024, here’s some relief from the government. You now have time till 31 December 2025 to complete the PAN-Aadhaar linking process — without any penalty. This extension comes as a major relief for those who were issued PAN cards based on Aadhaar enrolment details.
Who Can Link Without Penalty?
This extension is only for individuals who:
- Applied for Aadhaar before 1 October 2024
- Received their PAN card using the same Aadhaar enrolment ID
If you fall into this category, you can breathe easy — the deadline for linking has been pushed to the end of 2025, giving you ample time.
What About Everyone Else?
For all other PAN card holders, the last date to link PAN and Aadhaar without penalty was 30 June 2023. Now, if you still haven’t linked your PAN and Aadhaar, you can still do it — but only after paying a ₹1,000 late fee.
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar: Step-by-Step Guide
You can link your PAN and Aadhaar in two simple ways:
Online Method:
- Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal
- Log in and follow the instructions to link your PAN with Aadhaar
Offline Method:
- Visit any NSDL or UTIITSL service center
- Fill out the Annexure-I form
- Carry a self-attested copy of your PAN card and Aadhaar card
Important: Double-Check Your Details
Before linking, make sure the name, date of birth, and gender match exactly on both your Aadhaar and PAN records. Any mismatch may cause the linking to fail. If that happens, you’ll need to get the incorrect document corrected before trying again.
Final Reminder for All PAN Holders
If your PAN was issued using Aadhaar enrolment ID, you now have time till 31 December 2025 to finish the linking process — no rush, no fine.
But if you’re not part of this category and haven’t yet linked your PAN and Aadhaar, don’t delay. Pay the ₹1,000 fee and complete the process to avoid future issues like:
- Inoperative PAN
- Trouble during tax filing
- Delays in refunds or verification