How can I get my lost PAN card without PAN number?

PAN is an integral part of every documentation ever in India. You need a PAN number as Identity Proof for almost every government work. If you have lost your PNA card and forgot a PAN number, and don’t have a PAN number, then you may get the question – How can I get my lost PAN card without PAN number? I lost my pan card, and I don’t know the number
In such a case, you may face difficulties in availing and completing documentation or simply opening an account with the bank, applying for a loan, and many more things.

Fortunately, there are some ways through which you can get a lost PAN card without a PAN number. Once you get the PAN number, you can download the e-PAN number and order a new PAN card.

In this guide, we will see how to get lost PAN card without PAN number by different methods. Some of these methods are online, and others are offline. You can try the following methods one by one till you get your PAN. I bet you will get your PAN number before reaching the last method, which is explained below.

How can I get my lost PAN card without PAN number?

Since there is no facility to recover lost PAN numbers on the UTI or NSDL portal, you may try the following workaround methods to get your PAN number –

Method 1 – Know your PAN number by calling the Income Tax department helpline number.

By calling to customer care, you can get your PAN card number easily.

1. From your PAN-linked mobile number, dial an IncomeTax Helpline number – 18001801961
2. Once the call gets connected, ask them to get your PAN number.
3. The Executive asks you to provide your Name, Father’s name, PIN code of address registered with PAN, etc.
4. After verifying your provided details, they will tell you the PAN number.
5. Write down the PAN number with you and follow the next section of this article to download e-PAN using PAN number.

Method 2 – Get my lost PAN card without PAN number by using Digilocker

If you have uploaded your PAN card or linked a PAN card with the DigiLocker app/portal, you can download and view your PAN number by logging in to DigiLocker.

1. Open https://www.digilocker.gov.in/ on your computer or open the App installed on your phone.
2. Log in using your Aadhar number or mobile number.
3. Then go to the Issued Documents.
4. You can find the PAN verification Record from the list displayed on the screen and get the PAN number displayed there.

Also Read – How to link PAN card in SBI account?

Method 3 – I lost my pan card and I don’t know the number. Get it through ITR documents?

If you have filed ITR for the current financial year or previous FY, you can get the PAN number mentioned in the ITR documents. You can check your email for the mail sent by the ITR department and download your documents.

If you can log in to an Income tax portal (new portal), you can view your PAN number mentioned in the profile section.

Method 4 – Get your PAN number from the Internet banking of your Bank account.

Many banks provide the option to view/update PAN numbers from Internet Banking. You can log in to Internet banking using your Username and Password. You can go KYC section from the menu and get the PAN number mentioned there.

You can follow this path according to where you hold your Bank account –

1. HDFC Bank – Login –> Profile Details — Get PAN number mentioned here.
2. SBI Bank – Login –> e-Services –> My Certificates –> Download Form 16A –> Select Financial Year and Quarter. On the new screen, you can view the PAN number.
3. ICICI Bank  – Login –> Overview –> Personal Details –> Get your PAN card number here.
4. IDFC Bank – Login –> Customer Services –> Download Interest Certificate –> Get the PAN number mentioned in the Interest certificate.

We will update the bank list with more banks and process to get your PAN number from the bank’s internet login.

Method 5 – How to get PAN number by visiting a Bank branch?

Visit your bank branch and ask them to give you your PAN number. Provide the details and documents asked for verification, and they will tell you the PAN number.

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Method 6 – Get PAN number from Demat account.

For an Online Demat account, a PAN number is also a mandatory document. If you already have a Demat account, you may get the PAN number and other KYC documents uploaded while opening the account.

Method 7 – How to know PAN number without PAN number by using the Credit Report downloaded earlier?

CIBIL report/Experian Report downloaded earlier has a PAN number and your other personal details. You can open the PDF file and get the PAN number from such documents.

Using any of these methods, you can easily know your PAN number. Once you know PAN card number, you can now easily download your E-PAN PDF file online from your phone.

How can I download my lost PAN card without PAN number?

Once you know the PAN number, you can now download the E-PAN card and use it as an Identity document.

A] Download e-PAN from NSDL website

1. Open NSDL online PAN download portal on your computer’s or phone’s browser – https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/requestAndDownloadEPAN.html
2. In the form opened on the new page, enter your PAN number, Aadhar Number, and Date of Birth in MM/YYYY.
3. Also, enter the captcha code displayed on the screen and click the Submit button.
4. On the new page, select where you want to receive OTP – on Email ID, Mobile number, Or both.
5. On the new page, enter the OTP received on your email ID/mobile number and click on Submit button.
6. Now, from the new page, you can download the EPAN in PDF format.

Also Read – How to link PAN card in SBI account?

B] Download e-PAN from the UTI website

1. Open the PAN card UTI website in the browser – https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/.
2. Now, click on the Download e-PAN option from the homepage.
3. From the new page, enter your PAN number, Date of Birth in MM/YYYY, and captcha code.
4. Click on the Submit button.
5. You will receive the link on your registered mobile number. Open the link to download the e-PAN in PDF format.

C] Download PAN using DigiLocker App

You can now download E-PAN from the Digilocker app, and it is a valid document for producing an ID card whenever required.

Just visit Digilocker Website or download DigiLocker App from the PlayStore/App Store and log in using your Aadhar-linked mobile number. Then go to the Services and select an e-PAN option and download the PDF file.

By using these three methods, you can easily download PAN on your phone/computer.

How to link PAN-Aadhar?

As per Income tax department guidelines, everyone must link their Aadhar card with PAN card. You can do the same from the Income-tax portal –

1. Open the Incometx portal on your computer/phone’s browser – https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal.
2. Now, click on the Link Aadhar option from the homepage.
3. On the new page, enter your PAN, Aadhar number, Name as per Aadhar, and Mobile number.
4. If your Aadhar card is printed only with your Birth Year, tick a mark in front of “I have only year of birth in Aadhaar card.”
5. Also, tick a mark in front of “I agree to validate my Aadhaar details.”
6. Finally, click on the Link Aadhar button to complete the Aadhar PAN linking.

Summary –

To sum up, you now have a solution to your problem I lost my PAN card, and I don’t know the number, and you have an E-PAN copy with you. If you have any issues/problems regarding PAN card, let me know in the comment section below.