Track PAN Card Delivery Status by Speed Post, Consignment Number

PAN or Permanent Account Number is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to all entities carrying out financial activities in India. It is used by individuals and organisations to file Income Tax Returns and carry out high-value transactions (mostly for amounts exceeding Rs. 50,000). You can apply for a new PAN card, request for an update/correction on your existing PAN as well as opt for getting a reprint in case you misplace your PAN card. Read on to find out more about how to track PAN card delivery status and the different means to do so.

How to Track PAN Card Delivery Status through Speed Post

Once your PAN card is generated or reprinted, it is sent to the address mentioned in the linked Aadhaar card. When you check the PAN card application status at the portal of UTIITSL or NSDL, the consignment number is mentioned in the application status. Here’s how you can check the PAN card delivery status through speed post:

1. Visit India Post’s Consignment Tracking Portal
2. Enter the consignment number and enter the security code
3. Now click on the “Search” button
4. Your PAN card delivery status will be displayed on the screen.

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How to Track PAN Card Delivery Status Online through the UTIITSL Portal

Applicants who have filled the PAN card application online through UTIITSL can use this facility to track the PAN card delivery status. It is worth mentioning that applicants who have not filled the form through UTIITSL will not be able to use this service. An applicant can track PAN card delivery status/PAN card dispatch status online through the UTIITSL portal by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit UTIITSL PAN Card Status Tracking Portal
2. Enter the “Application Coupon number” or your “PAN”
3. Fill the next block with any of the following options: Date of Birth /Incorporation / Agreement / Partnership or Trust Deed / Formation of Body of Individuals / Association of Persons
4. Enter the security code and click on “Search”
5. The status of your PAN card application will be displayed on the screen.

Steps to Track PAN Delivery Status Online through the NSDL Portal

Applicants who have filled their PAN application through the TIN-NSDL portal can track the delivery status of PAN card application (both new as well as reprint/update) online through the TIN-NSDL portal.

There are two methods to check the application status at the NSDL (now Protean) portal:

Tracking PAN using the Acknowledgement Number

1. Visit TIN-NSDL’s PAN Card Tracking Portal
2. In the “Application Type” option, select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the drop-down list
3. Now enter the “Acknowledgement Number”
4. Click on the “Submit” button to check the status of your PAN card application

Tracking PAN using the Name and Date of Birth

1. Visit TIN-NSDL’s PAN Card Tracking Portal
2. In the “Application Type” option, select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the drop-down list
3. Enter your name (First, Middle and Last Name) or the company’s registered name
4. Now enter the Date of Birth (for individuals) or Date of Incorporation / Agreement/ Partnership or Trust Deed/Formation of Body of Individuals/Association of Persons (for companies)
5. Click on the “Submit” button to track PAN card application status

Common Status Messages in PAN Card Tracking

The following are few common key status messages along with their meaning that you may see when tracking your PAN card status:

• Application is inward: This means that your PAN application has been received and is being processed.
• Application is under process at the Income Tax Department: This does not imply that your application has been rejected. It usually means that owing to the large number of applications, the officials need time to scrutinize every application which is why your application may take a little more time. Moreover, often due to heavy website traffic, the status update may take a little more time to complete.
• No matching record found: This message usually implies that there is a high chance that the PAN issuing authority hasn’t received your application. In such a situation, you are advised to immediately call or send an email to the concerned authority.
• Application is being withheld from processing due to incomplete details/ documentary proof: This implies that the PAN issuing authority either requires you to provide more information or feels submitted information is incomplete. In such a case, you should contact the authorities as soon as possible. In case you fail to take the appropriate action, you may be required to make a fresh PAN application.
• PAN card is under printing: This means that your PAN card has been approved and generated and will be delivered to your residential address shortly.

FAQs on Track PAN Delivery Status

Q. Can I change my PAN card delivery address?

Ans. Yes, you can change your PAN card delivery address. Visit the official website of NDSL and ‘Apply for correction/change in PAN’.

Q. In how many days PAN card is delivered?

Ans. It can take at least 15 days for the authorities to dispatch your PAN card and be delivered at your communication address.

Q. What can I do if my PAN card is not yet delivered to my address even after it is being dispatched?

Ans. The PAN card usually takes 15-20 working days to get delivered to your address after the application has been submitted which includes the time of dispatch of your PAN card as well. You can track the status of your PAN using the acknowledgement number.

Q. How many days will it take to dispatch the PAN card after the application has received at the income tax office for further processing?

Ans. It usually takes around 2 weeks to process the application of your PAN Card and dispatch, provided the application is in the correct order in all respects.

Q. Can I check the status of my PAN card if I have applied for a change in information?

Ans. Yes, you can check your PAN card status even if you have applied for changes in the information on your existing PAN Card.

Q. How to check the Speed Post tracking status?

Ans. Go to the Speed Post tracking portal and enter the consignment number and click on the “Track” option. You can also track your consignment through SMS. Simply type ‘POST Track <13 digit article number>’ and send it to 166 or 51969 to track the status.

Q. What is the format of Speed Post Tracking Number?

Ans. India Post has alloted tracking numbers in various formats so that a person can know the type of service based on the number itself. The speed post tracking format is as follows:

Q. What is Consignment Number in India Speed Post?

Ans. When you submit a parcel for speed post, a thirteen digit number is allocated against your parcel. This alphanumeric code is known as the consignment number.

Q. Is there a process for tracking PAN card delivery offline?

Ans. Yes, you can visit a nearby post office to know the PAN card delivery status.

Q. What is the PAN card delivery time?

Ans. It may take up to 15 days to deliver your PAN card once the changes are updated by the PAN-issuing authority – NSDL and UTIITSL.

Q. To which address will my PAN card be delivered?

Ans. Your PAN card will be delivered to the primary communication address that you mention in your PAN card application.

Q. What if my PAN card was not delivered?

Ans. In case your PAN card is not delivered to you or returned undelivered, you can request for PAN card resent by visiting the Protean or UTIITSL website and raising your grievance/complaint.