How to link PAN card with Aadhaar card offline: A step-by-step guide

In India, the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card and the Aadhaar card are two of the most important identification documents. The PAN card is issued by the Income Tax Department, while the Aadhaar card is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Linking your PAN card with Aadhaar is now mandatory for many government and private services. This includes opening a bank account, filing income tax returns, and applying for government benefits.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can link your PAN card with Aadhaar offline. You can do this by visiting your nearest PAN card service center.

In this blog post, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to link your PAN card with Aadhaar offline.

How to link your PAN card with Aadhaar offline

To link your PAN card with Aadhaar offline, you will need to visit your nearest PAN card service center. The service center will have a list of the required documents.

Here are the steps involved in linking your PAN card with Aadhaar offline:

1. Visit your nearest PAN card service center.
2. Fill out the “Form 60”.
3. Submit the form along with your PAN card and Aadhaar card.

The service center will link your PAN card with Aadhaar within 10 working days.

Required documents

The following documents are required to link your PAN card with Aadhaar offline:

• Original PAN card
• Original Aadhaar card
• A recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of identity (such as a driver’s license, voter ID card, or passport)
• Proof of address (such as a utility bill or bank statement)

Tips for linking your PAN card with Aadhaar offline

• Make sure that you have all of the required documents before you visit the PAN card service center.
• Arrive at the service center early to avoid long queues.
• Be polite and cooperative with the staff at the service center.

Conclusion

Linking your PAN card with Aadhaar offline is a simple process that can be completed in minutes. By following the steps above, you can ensure that your PAN card and Aadhaar card are linked and that you have access to all the government and private services that require this linkage.

Recommendations

• If you are linking your PAN card with Aadhaar offline, make sure that you have a clear copy of your PAN card and Aadhaar card.
• If you are linking your PAN card with Aadhaar offline, bring a pen with you to fill out the Form 60.