How To Link Aadhaar With PAN By SMS

How To Link Aadhaar With PAN By SMS

In order to link your Aadhar to PAN, follow these steps:

You have to type a message in the format.
UIDPAN<12 Digit Aadhaar> <10 Digit PAN>
Send the message to either 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number

If your Aadhaar number is 987654321012 and your PAN is ABCDE1234F, you have to type UIDPAN 987654321012 ABCDE1234Fand send the message to either 567678 or 56161
Correction Facility For Linking Your PAN With Aadhar Card

It is worth noting that PAN and Aadhar linking is successful only when all your details in both the documents match. In case there are errors such as spelling mistakes in your name, your PAN will not be linked with Aadhaar. You can make changes through UIDAI’s website or on the portal of NSDL PAN. In case there are errors, you can get it corrected by following these steps:
The user can correct his PAN details using the NSDL website.
The NSDL link redirects to the page where you can apply for the correction of your name.
Submit signed digital documents to get your PAN details updated.
Once your details are corrected in your PAN and confirmed by NSDL over a mail, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar.
The UIDAI method is relatively simpler. Here’s how you can do it through UIDAI’s website:
Visit the UIDAI webpage by clicking https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/web/guest/updateand enter your Aadhaar and security code.
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.

In case you have to change the spelling of your name, only OTP is required.
In case you have to modify other details such as gender and date of birth, you have to send the supporting documents for updation.
Once approved, the user can link his PAN card with Aadhaar.
Unable To Link PAN With Aadhaar? Here’s What To Do

PAN cards have to be mandatorily linked with Aadhaar before the deadline ends otherwise they will be deactivated by the Income Tax Department. The name of the applicant should be the same on both PAN card and the Aadhaar card. 

In case there is some spelling mismatch, your will be unable to link Aadhaar with PAN. You will have to get your name corrected and after correction, you can easily link your PAN with Aadhaar.
In case your name in the PAN card is wrongly spelt, follow these steps to make corrections:
Step 2: Select the ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in Existing PAN Data)’ option from the drop down menu
Step 3: Select the individual category and enter your details
Step 4: Make payment and submit your form online after Aadhaar e-KYC
Step 5: Your updated PAN will be sent to your address
Step 6: Once you receive your PAN card, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar

In case your name in the PAN card is wrongly spelt, follow these steps to make corrections:
Step 1: Visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
Step 2: Carry a self-attested copy of your proof of Identity
Step 3: Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment Form
Step 4: Submit the form along with the documents
Step 5: You will get an acknowledgement slip that contains the update request number
Step 6: This URN can be used to check the status of your update request
Step 7: Once your update request is processed and the name is corrected, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar
Importance Of Linking PAN Card With Aadhar Card

Linking PAN with Aadhar is very important for all PAN card holders because of the following reasons:

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