How to Track the Status of Your PAN Card Delivery Through UTIITSL, Speed Post, and NSDL?

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric code, including alphabets and numbers assigned to each taxpayer in India.  A PAN card is a crucial document required for all tax-related activities of a taxpayer, such as bank account opening, availing of a loan, issuing a debit/credit card, etc.

When a person applies for a new PAN card, it takes about two weeks to process the PAN card application.  This can vary if you have applied for a correction in your PAN card or you have requested a PAN card reprint.  So, there is uncertainty regarding the exact time it takes for your PAN card to reach you.

In this post, we will understand the process of tracking the dispatched status of a PAN card.  This way, you can track your PAN card’s current location and when it is expected to reach you.

To start with, let us take a look at the various ways in which your dispatched PAN card status can be checked.

What are the Different Ways to Track Your PAN Application Status? 

The Income Tax department usually takes over two weeks to deliver a PAN card to the applicant applying for a fresh/new PAN card or a correction in the existing PAN card.

However, depending on any kind of error or discrepancies found in the PAN application, the delivery time may differ.  If you do not receive your PAN card on time or if you simply want to know the status of your PAN card delivery, you can do so by quickly checking the delivery status of your PAN card through any of the below three ways:

• Through the UTIITSL PAN Portal
• Through the TIN-NSDL Portal, and
• Through the Speed Post track system

Why is it Important to Track the Status of PAN Card Dispatch?

We already know that a PAN card is a crucial document and not just a mere proof of identification.  It is an essential requirement for many financial transactions and legal proceedings, which is why it is important to track the dispatch of the PAN card.

When you submit a PAN card application successfully, you receive an acknowledgment number of 15 digits.  This number can be used by applicants to track the dispatch of the PAN through various ways, which we are discussing in the post.

With the help of this tracking number, you can track the delivery status of your PAN card at various stages of the delivery process.  The acknowledgment/tracking number reveals details like the dispatch and expected delivery date.  This keeps you aware of your card’s arrival and ensures the pickup of the card at the said date and time.  Also, being an important document, it is better to track the delivery status of the PAN card online.

How to Track the Delivery Status of PAN Card via Speed Post?

Once you apply for a PAN card, it is delivered to you by the Income Tax Department through Speed Post.  Being a reliable and fast service, Speed Post or India Post, which is the official postal service of the government of India, is trusted with the delivery of your PAN card.  Further, you can also track your PAN card to keep you updated with the dispatch and arrival of your consignment easily with speed post.

Follow the steps below to check the dispatch status of your PAN card through Speed Post:

1. Go to the official website of India Post.  On the homepage, look for the ‘Track Consignment’ option
2. Enter your consignment number or the 15-digit tracking number that you receive after the successful submission of the application in the space available
3. Ensure that you enter the acknowledgment/tracking number correctly.  Also, enter the security/captcha code as required for added protection
4. Now, click on the “Search” button to see the status of your PAN card on the screen displayed, including the location and the likely date of delivery

How to Track the Delivery Status of PAN Card via UTIITSL Portal?

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) is a designated government organization that is authorized by the Income Tax Department of India to issue PAN cards.  Hence, anyone applying for a PAN card through the UTIITLS portal can track the status of the PAN card’s dispatch and arrival through the specialized tracking service of the portal.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to the official portal of UTIITSL.  On the home page, go to PAN card services and select ‘Track Your PAN card’ from the drop-down menu
2. You will reach a new page.  Here, you are required to enter the coupon number of your application, which you received while successfully applying for a PAN card via UTIITLS.  This coupon number serves as a unique identifier to track your PAN card status
3. If you are applying for a PAN card correction or reprint, you are required to use your existing PAN to track the status
4. Further, you are also required to submit additional details like the DOB or date of birth for verification and security purposes
5. Lastly, you must enter the captcha code and click on ‘Submit’ to see your PAN card application status

How to Track the Delivery Status of PAN Card via the NSDL Portal

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) is an Indian central securities depository, which is another agency authorized by the Income Tax Department to issue PAN cards.  NSDL also presents an excellent tracking system for easy tracking of your PAN card dispatch Status.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to the official TIN-NSDL portal.  Navigate through the homepage and find the ‘Know Status of PAN Application’ tab
2. Select the application option that suits your requirements from the drop-down menu.  For instance, “PAN-New/Change Request”
3. Enter the acknowledgment number in the field specified, which is provided at the time of successfully applying for a PAN card through the portal of NSDL
4. (If by chance, you lose the acknowledgment number, you can enter your name and date of birth to track the application
5. Once you enter the acknowledgment number and other necessary details, click “Submit” to find the status details of your PAN card on the screen that appears

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To Wrap Up

As already stated, a PAN card is one of the most essential documents that every Indian must have.  However, after applying for a PAN card, if you do not receive such an important document on time, it becomes frustrating.  Hence, rather than getting frustrated, you can easily check the status of the PAN card delivery to stay calm and to know the scheduled arrival of the card by tracking it through varied ways as mentioned above.

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