Check the status of your Aadhaar-PAN link. A 2-Minute Guide to Checking Status Online and via Text
Why Your PAN-Aadhaar Link Status Needs Your Immediate Attention (E-E-A-T)
In today’s world of digital compliance, it’s non-negotiable that your Account Number (visage) is always correct. According to Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, connecting your Aadhaar to your face is very important for submitting taxes, making big purchases, and keeping your bank accounts open. 1
The last legal deadline for linking is December 31, 2025, for some people who got their face via an Aadhaar registration ID before October 1, 2024. 1 If this relationship isn’t finished by the deadline, your face will stop working on January 1, 2026. 1
This companion gives you the easiest and most reliable two-nanosecond styles, both online and via SMS, so you can check your current link status, make sure you’re biddable, and prevent future financial problems.
Instant Online Status Check for System 1 (Before Logging In)
The sanctioned income duty-filing gate is the fastest and most usual way to check the connection status. You don’t need to log in for this procedure, and it just takes a fraction of a second.
Step-by-Step Guide
Access the Portal. Visit the sanctioned income duty-filing gate.
Navigate to Quick Links. On the homepage, detect the “Quick Links” area.
Click Status Check. Click on the “Link Aadhaar Status” option. 2
Enter Details A new window will open. Enter your 10-digit visage number and your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the separate fields. 1 View Status Click the “View Link Aadhaar Status” button. 1
The result will incontinently show on your screen, indicating one of three probable concerns (see Section III).
System 2 Check Status by SMS (the 2-nanosecond Provisory)
However, the Income Tax Department gives a reliable SMS service to monitor your connection status if you’re suffering internet troubles or want a speedy mobile-grounded method.
The exact SMS format and figures
To check the connection status by SMS, follow these two easy techniques.
Draft the SMS: Type the following message exactly as shown below, leaving one space between each part. 1 UIDPAN < 12-number Aadhaar number> < 10-number visage number> Example UIDPAN 987654321098 ABCDE1234F
Fire the SMS: fire this transmission from your registered cellphone number to any of the sanctioned government digits 1 567678 56161.
You’ll accept an automatic reaction attesting if your visage is associated with the handed Aadhaar number.
Getting to Know Your Link Status Results (Expertise & Trust)
| Status Message Displayed | Interpretation | What You Should Do Next |
| “Your PAN is already linked to given Aadhaar.” | Success: You are fully compliant. Your PAN is active and operative, and you have met the linking requirement.[1] | No action required. Keep your compliance records safe, perhaps by taking a screenshot or noting the date of verification. |
| “Your Aadhaar-PAN linking request has been sent to UIDAI for validation. Please check the status later…” | In Progress: Your request has been successfully submitted and is currently under process by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Validation usually takes between 7 to 30 days.[1] | Check the status again after a few days or a week using Method 1 (Online Status Check) to see if the linkage is complete. |
| “PAN not linked with Aadhaar. Please click on ‘Link Aadhaar’ to link your Aadhaar with PAN.” | Action Required: Your PAN is not yet linked with your Aadhaar. It will become inoperative from 1 January 2026 if the linking deadline (31 December 2025) is missed. | You must proceed with the linking process immediately. This usually involves paying an applicable late fee of ₹1,000 on the Income Tax e-filing portal before initiating the linking request.[1] |
