How Can I Track My PAN Card Application Status?

To track your PAN card application status, it is important to ensure timely receipt and stay updated on any potential issues. You can use different ways such as online portals, SMS, phone calls, and delivery tracking in order to check your application status.

Why Tracking Your PAN Card Application is Important

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is a vital document for financial transactions in India since it serves as an ID proof which is required for various activities such as opening bank accounts, filing of income tax returns et cetera. It is therefore necessary to know the status of your PAN card application to avoid delays in financial activities.

Tracking PAN Card Status Online

1.    Using the NSDL Portal

There are several methods that one can use to track their PAN card application status via the NSDL portal. Here are the steps:

1. Go To The NSDL Page For Tracking Pan Cards:
2. Proceed to the NSDL Pan Card Status page.
3. Select Application Type:
4. Choose “PAN-New/Change Request” from the drop-down list.
5. Enter Acknowledgement Number:
6. Input a 15-digit acknowledgment number at the time of application.
7. Complete the Security Captcha:
8. Write the captcha code on the screen.

Submit:

Click the ‘Submit’ button so that you will be able to view your application status.

2. Using UTIITSL Portal

1. For those who applied via the UTIITSL portal, this process of tracking is also very simple;
2. Go To utiitsl.net.in: Track Your Pan Card page;
3. Open the Track Your Pan Card link under the menu point “Track your pan card” on this page;
4. Provide Details:
5. Enter either the Application Coupon Number or PAN number along with DOB and captcha code;
6. Submit:
7. Press the submit button so that you can find out the current state of affairs regarding your pan card availability or absence thereof.

3. Tracking PAN Card Status via SMS and Phone

With SMS

1. SMS can also be used to track Panthera pardus card applications. This method is quick and convenient:
2. Compose An SMS:
3. You are supposed to write “NSDLPAN <15-digit acknowledgment number>” in order to create a message.
4. Send To 57575:
5. This SMS should be sent to the number 57575.
6. Receive Status:
7. An SMS will immediately come with the current PAN card status as soon as you send your text.

Through Phone Call

1. For immediate assistance, call the TIN call center:
2. Call 020-27218080;
3. Give Acknowledgement Number:
4. Have your fifteen-digit acknowledgment number ready.
5. Checking Delivery Status
6. India Post allows you to track the delivery status of your PAN card after it has been dispatched;
7. Go To Indianpost.Com: Tracking;
8. Enter Consignment Number:
9. Put the consignment number provided in your PAN card status details;
10. Submit:
11. Click on the ‘Search’ button in order to see this info about the delivery stage within the website.

Steps to Check Delivery Status on India Post

1. Navigate to the India Post Tracking Page:
2. Proceed with caution as you visit the official India Post Tracking page.
3. Enter Consignment Number:
4. Input the consignment number that you have got during tracking from NSDL/UTIITSL portals here in their website field for Consignment Number;
5. Submit:
6. Click the search button. The system will now display how far or close away from the destination is my card according to its rates till the time of writing this article

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: Acknowledgement Number Not Found

Solution: Wait for 24 hours and try again. If the issue persists, contact the customer support of NSDL or UTIITSL. Ensure you have entered the correct acknowledgment number.

Issue: Incorrect Information Displayed

Solution: Check the information provided for accuracy. If they are correct, and the problem persists, call the support center for further assistance.

Issue: No Update in Status

Solution: At times status updates may take a few days; if you have not seen any updates within normal processing time, contact customer care for an explanation.

Additional Resource

NSDL Customer Support: For detailed help visit NSDL Contact Us page.

UTIITSL Customer Support: For more assistance check UTIITSL Contact Us page.

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