To know your PAN card number, visit the official Income Tax portal. Enter your full name, date of birth, and registered mobile number to receive an OTP and instantly retrieve your PAN.
How to Search PAN Number in Nepal
In Nepal, PAN can be searched through the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) website.
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Steps:
Visit the IRD PAN Search portal
Enter the required details.
Click Search to view the result.
This is especially helpful for businesses verifying vendors or checking the validity of PAN numbers for invoices.
How to Get Your PAN Number if You Lost Your Card in Nepal
1. Contact Your Tax Office (If Online Search Fails)
If you can’t find it online, visit the Tax Office where you registered for PAN:
Bring a copy of your Citizenship Certificate
They will search your PAN in their database and provide you your number
2. Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card
If you need a physical card again:
Fill out the PAN Correction/Duplicate Request Form (available at the Tax Office or IRD website)
Attach:
Copy of your Citizenship Certificate
Police Report (if required for lost card)
Application with your signature
Submit to the same Tax Office where you got your PAN/ nearest tax office.
You will get a new PAN card (usually within a few hours)
Tips for Safe PAN Number Search
Always use official government websites to search or verify PAN.
Never share your PAN publicly or with unauthorized people.
Use PAN search only for legitimate and authorized purposes.
Also Read: Compulsory PAN for Owners of Vehicles providing Transport Services
How to Know PAN Card Number – Know your PAN by Name, DOB, Email & Number
If you’ve lost or forgotten your PAN number, don’t worry—you can still retrieve it online using your personal details. While there's no direct feature called "Know Your PAN" anymore, there are still official methods available:
1. Search PAN Using Aadhaar (India)
If your PAN is linked with your Aadhaar:
Go to the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
Navigate to: Quick Links > Verify Your PAN.
Enter your Aadhaar number, full name, and date of birth.
Verify with an OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Your PAN status and details will be displayed.
2. Check PAN Status via Acknowledgement Number
If you recently applied for a PAN:
Visit the TIN NSDL PAN Status page.
Enter your Acknowledgement Number received during application.
Submit to track and view your PAN status.
3. Recover PAN Through Income Tax Profile (India)
If you're registered on the portal:
Login at www.incometax.gov.in.
Go to your Dashboard > Profile.
Your PAN will be visible on your profile page.
How to Search PAN Number in India
1. Using the Income Tax Department Portal
Here’s how you can search your own PAN (if you forgot it):
Step-by-step:
Go to official website.
Click on "Know Your PAN" or search for “Know Your PAN” in the search bar.
Enter required details:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Mobile Number (linked with Aadhaar or tax profile)
You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.
Enter the OTP and submit.
Your PAN number will be displayed.
✅ Note: This only works if your mobile number is linked with your PAN record.
2. Through Aadhaar Linking
If you have linked your Aadhaar card to PAN, you can retrieve your PAN.
FAQs of PAN Number
What is a PAN Number?
Before we dive into how to search for one, let’s quickly understand what a PAN number is:
In India, a PAN is a 10-character alphanumeric code issued by the Income Tax Department.
In Nepal, a PAN is issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and is required for tax purposes, business registrations, and more.
Why You Might Need to Search a PAN Number
You might need to search for a PAN number if:
You forgot your own PAN.
You want to verify someone else’s PAN (with consent).
You’re checking the PAN linked with a business or company.
You need to verify PAN before making financial or contractual deals.
Final Thoughts
Searching for a PAN number is straightforward when you use the right methods and stick to official government platforms. Whether you're based in Nepal or India, accessing or verifying PAN information online is now quicker and more secure than ever.
If you need further help with PAN-related queries or business compliance, eStartup Nepal is here to guide you—every step of the way.
