PAN Verification Tool
Use this free PAN verification tool to check whether a PAN card follows the correct format and structure. This tool validates the PAN number format, identifies the entity type, and helps ensure the PAN is correctly structured according to Income Tax Department standards.
What Is This PAN Verification Tool
This tool performs instant format validation of PAN (Permanent Account Number) cards. Enter a 10-character PAN, and the tool will verify its structure, identify the entity type (Individual, Company, HUF, etc.), and confirm it follows the standard AAAAA9999A pattern mandated by the Income Tax Department.
Who Should Use This Tool
This tool is useful for: Individual taxpayers verifying their PAN format, Businesses checking employee or vendor PANs before processing payroll, Chartered accountants validating client PAN details, HR teams collecting PANs for TDS purposes, Anyone who needs to quickly confirm a PAN follows the correct structure.
PAN Card Format Explained
PAN stands for Permanent Account Number. It's a 10-character alphanumeric identifier where each character has specific meaning: Characters 1-3 (letters) represent initials, Character 4 identifies entity type, Character 5 is first letter of name, Characters 6-9 are sequential digits, and Character 10 is a checksum letter.