How to link PAN and Aadhaar
The original PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline (31 December 2025) has passed. Every unlinked PAN became inoperative from 1 January 2026 — but linking is still possible, now as a paid, late process.
This is a two-step process: pay the fee first, then submit the link request.
Can this be done online?
Fully online
Government fee
₹1000 — Late Aadhaar–PAN linking fee
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to link now?
₹1,000, confirmed directly from the Income Tax Department's Link Aadhaar FAQ — paid via e-Pay Tax before you submit the link request.
My PAN became inoperative — how long until it's active again after linking?
Reportedly around 30 days, though we haven't independently confirmed that exact figure on a primary source yet.
What if linking fails because my PAN and Aadhaar details don't match?
See our PAN-Aadhaar mismatch guide — you'll need to fix the mismatched record first.
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