- The last date for linking Aadhaar with PAN is 31 December 2025. Here is a step-by-step guide to check your Aadhaar-PAN link status online and offline.
- How to check Aadhaar-PAN link status on website
- Check Aadhaar-PAN Link Status through SMS
- Is there any mobile app to check Aadhar-PAN link status?
- What information do we need to check Aadhaar-PAN link status?
- What if Aadhaar is not linked to PAN?
- How long does it take for Aadhaar-PAN linking to be reflected?
Aadhaar-PAN link status: Here’s how to check on website, SMS and mobile app
The last date for linking Aadhaar with PAN is 31 December 2025. Here is a step-by-step guide to check your Aadhaar-PAN link status online and offline.
It’s almost the end of 2025, and if Aadhaar-PAN linking is still on your list, it’s time to stop and check. The last date to link your PAN with Aadhaar is 31st December i.e. tomorrow. Ahead of the cut-off date, the government has once again urged people to verify their Aadhaar-PAN link status to avoid last-minute hassles. And remember, this is not just a reminder, linking Aadhaar to PAN is mandatory.
Under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, the Government of India has made Aadhaar-PAN linking mandatory. If both are not linked, your PAN will become inactive from January 1, 2026, which could silently block everything from filing income tax returns to opening bank accounts or making high-value transactions.
If you have not yet linked your PAN and Aadhaar, or are unaware of the link status, do not worry. It hardly takes a minute to check your Aadhaar-PAN link status, and you have more than one way to do it.
How to check Aadhaar-PAN link status on website
The first option is the official Income Tax e-filing portal. You don’t even need to log in. Simply visit the website, look for ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ under Quick Links, enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, and press submit. The linking status appears on the screen immediately.
If you already have an account, you can also log in and check the status from your dashboard or My Profile section. This is especially useful if you have recently completed linking and want to confirm whether it has been processed.
Check Aadhaar-PAN Link Status through SMS
This option is useful for users who do not have a reliable internet connection. Simply type an SMS in the following format:
- UIDPAN <12-अंकीय आधार संख्या> <10-अंकीय पैन नंबर>
- Send this to 567678 or 56161.
Once sent, your details are sent for verification. If you have recently applied for linking, give it a day or two and then check the status again to see if the process is complete.
Is there any mobile app to check Aadhar-PAN link status?
There is no dedicated standalone app just for Aadhaar-PAN linking. That said, the Income Tax e-filing portal is completely mobile-friendly and works smoothly on smartphones, making it easy to check your status on the go.
What information do we need to check Aadhaar-PAN link status?
You only need two things:
- your pan number
- your aadhaar number
That’s it. No documents, no upload and no login details are required if you are using pre-login website option or SMS method.
What if Aadhaar is not linked to PAN?
If your status shows “Not Linked”, don’t panic, but don’t delay either. You can initiate the linking process on the e-filing portal by entering your PAN and Aadhaar details and validating them through OTP.
If the process fails due to mismatched details, a correction will be required. You can update Aadhaar details through the Unique Identification Authority of India portal, while PAN details can be corrected through authorized service providers like Protege (NSDL) or UTIITSL. In some cases, biometric verification may also be required at PAN and Aadhaar service centres.
How long does it take for Aadhaar-PAN linking to be reflected?
After successful submission and Aadhaar verification, the updated status usually appears within 7 to 30 days. If you miss the deadline of December 31, 2025, your PAN can still be reactivated by completing the linking process and paying a penalty of Rs 1,000. However, reactivation may take up to a month.
