PAN–Aadhaar Link in Maharashtra
Keep your PAN active
Link your PAN with your Aadhaar, otherwise your PAN can become inoperative.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- To keep PAN active
- Before filing tax
How to apply for PAN–Aadhaar Link in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open the tax website. Go to incometax.gov.in and in the "Quick Links" box click "Link Aadhaar". You do not need to log in.
- Enter both numbers. Type your PAN and your Aadhaar number and click Validate.
- Pay the late fee if it asks. If a fee is due, pay it first through "e-Pay Tax", then come back to "Link Aadhaar".The link will not complete until the fee, if any, is paid.
- Confirm with OTP. Enter your name exactly as on Aadhaar and the secret number (OTP) sent to your Aadhaar-linked phone.
- Submit the request. Send it in.
- Check it worked. After a little while, open "Link Aadhaar Status" to confirm the two are linked.
Good to know
On the Income Tax e-filing site, use 'Link Aadhaar'. A late fee may apply; check 'Link Aadhaar Status'.
Common questions
How do I apply for PAN–Aadhaar Link online?
You do it online on the official government website (www.incometax.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for PAN–Aadhaar Link from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. PAN–Aadhaar Link is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does PAN–Aadhaar Link cost?
Late fee may apply Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does PAN–Aadhaar Link take?
Instant
What is the official website for PAN–Aadhaar Link?
The official government website is www.incometax.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.