PAN Card Checker — Verify Permanent Account Number Format (Free)

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department. Our PAN Card Checker helps you verify if a PAN follows the official structure: 5 letters, 4 digits, and 1 final letter. Beyond simple length checking, our tool decodes the 4th character to tell you the status of the PAN holder (e.g., Individual, Company, or Firm).

Like all tools on verifydocs.online, this validator is 100% private. Your PAN is never sent to any server; the logic runs entirely in your browser. This ensures that your sensitive financial identifiers remain secure while you check for typos. Note: This tool does not verify the owner's name or if the PAN is linked to Aadhaar — for that, you must use the official Income Tax e-filing portal.

How to Read a PAN Card Number

Every PAN card number is structured logically to represent specific data about the cardholder. By understanding the format, you can easily spot fake or incorrect PAN numbers.

Characters Description
1st - 3rd Alphabetic series running from AAA to ZZZ.
4th Status of Holder: P (Individual), C (Company), H (HUF), etc.
5th First letter of the holder's surname (or entity name).
6th - 9th Sequential numbers from 0001 to 9999.
10th Alphabetic check digit.

Common PAN Formatting Mistakes

  • Confusing '0' (Zero) and 'O' (Letter): Position 6 to 9 must be numbers. Many people type 'O' instead of '0'.
  • Wrong Entity Code: Individuals often mistakenly use 'C' (Company) instead of 'P' (Person).
  • Length Errors: PAN must be exactly 10 characters. Any extra space or character will lead to rejection.
  • Lower Case: While our tool handles it, most government portals require uppercase only.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 4th letter indicates the status of the PAN holder. 'P' stands for Individual, 'C' for Company, 'H' for Hindu Undivided Family, 'F' for Firm, and 'T' for Trust.
No. This tool only validates the format of the PAN. To check if your PAN is active or "inoperative" (due to Aadhaar linking), you must visit the official Income Tax e-filing website.
Yes. We do not transmit your data to any server. All processing is done locally in your browser using JavaScript.

Disclaimer: This tool only validates the format. It does not verify the existence of the PAN in Income Tax records. verifydocs.online is not responsible for any errors.