If you're looking to retrieve details of your PAN card, there are several methods available. PAN (Permanent Account Number) is crucial for tracking financial activities and preventing tax evasion. It's a 10-digit number that verifies the authenticity of the PAN.

You can access your PAN details online via the Income Tax Department's website. Here's how to check your PAN information using different methods.

Know Your PAN Number by Name & DOB

If you don't know your PAN card number, use your name and date of birth at the e-filing website. Steps include:

1. Log on to the e-Filing website.
2. Click 'Know Your PAN'.
3. Provide details: Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY, Surname, Middle Name, and First Name.
4. Enter the Captcha Code and click 'Submit'.

Note: The 'Know Your PAN' is discontinued on the e-filing website, rendering the above steps outdated.

The results will show:

• Your PAN Card number
• Your First, Middle Name, and Surname
• Jurisdiction
• Status remarks (active, inactive, etc.)

How to Find PAN Card Number by Mobile App

Use the Indian PAN Card mobile app to obtain your PAN details as follows:

1. Download the PAN Card mobile app.
2. Open it and click 'Know your PAN details'.
3. Enter the required details including your mobile number.
4. Receive a One Time Password (OTP) and enter it, then click 'Submit'.
5. View your PAN Card number and details.

Know Your PAN Card Details from the Income Tax Website

Register on the Income Tax Department e-Filing site for more PAN details:

1. Visit the e-Filing website.
2. Click 'Register Yourself'.
3. Select user type and click 'Continue'.
4. Provide basic details.
5. Fill the Registration Form and click 'Submit'.
6. An OTP is sent to your email and mobile.
7. Enter the OTP to finish registration.
8. Log in to the e-Filing site.
9. Select 'Profile Settings' & 'My Profile'.

Under "PAN details", you'll find:

• PAN number
• Name of Assessee
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Status
• Address of Assessee

You can also view address and contact details in separate tabs.

Know Your PAN Card Number by Email

Request PAN details via email by contacting (NSDL) or (UTIITSL).

Know Your PAN Card Issue Date

The issue date isn't typically needed for verification but can be found vertically on the lower right of the PAN card. For example, 3/07/2017 appears as 03072017.

Know Your PAN by Toll-Free Number

Check PAN Card details by calling:

• Income Tax Department: 18001801961
• Protean e-Gov Technologies: 1800 222 990

How to Know Your PAN Status

Check your PAN status with these steps:

1. Click the link to track PAN UTIISL.
2. Provide your application coupon or PAN Number.
3. Enter the date of birth or incorporation.
4. Enter the captcha code and click 'Submit'.

Know Your PAN Status Without Acknowledgment Number

Without an acknowledgment number, check PAN status:

1. Visit Protean e-Gov Technologies' site.
2. Select 'PAN-New/Change Request' under 'Application Type'.
3. Enter your last, first, middle name, and DOB.
4. Click 'Submit'.

Check the Status of Your PAN Card Application Through SMS

Track the status via SMS:

Send 'NSDLPAN <15-digit acknowledgment number>' to 57575.

How to Know the Status of Your PAN Through a Call

Track PAN status by calling:

1. Dial 020-27218080.
2. Enter the 15-digit acknowledgment number.

Check the Status of Your PAN Card Application Through Aadhaar Number

To check the status using Aadhaar:

1. Visit the income tax e-filing website.
2. Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number.
3. Enter the captcha code.
4. Click 'Submit'.

Steps to Know the Status of PAN Card Transaction

For transaction status, follow:

1. Visit Protean e-Gov Technologies' website.
2. Click 'Track PAN Status'.
3. Select 'PAN-New/Change Request' under 'Application Type'.
4. Enter the 15-digit acknowledgment number.
5. Enter the captcha code and click 'Submit'.

Documents Needed for PAN Card Application

Submit these documents to apply for a PAN Card:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of address
• Birth Certificate