PAN Card Online 2026: Apply Free and Get It in 10 Minutes

A new e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP on the income tax portal is free and usually lands in about 10 minutes.

Want plastic in hand? Apply on Protean or UTIITSL — roughly ₹107 for an e-PAN plus physical card within India.

Track any application with the 15-digit acknowledgement number on the Protean status page, by SMS, or WhatsApp.

PAN 2.0 adds a dynamic QR code; existing holders can get the upgraded e-PAN free, ₹50 for a reprinted card.

You can only hold one PAN — applying for a second is illegal and carries a ₹10,000 penalty.