India PAN Validator
Validate Indian PAN
Enter an Indian Permanent Account Number to verify its validity.
About this Validator
This tool validates Indian PAN numbers according to Income Tax Department requirements.
The validator checks if a given PAN follows the correct structure and verifies its check digit.
This validation only confirms if a PAN follows the correct format. It does not verify if the number is actually registered with tax authorities.
What is a Permanent Account Number (PAN)?
PAN Structure (10 characters): • First 3: Letters (AAA to ZZZ) • 4th: Entity type code • 5th: First letter of name • Next 4: Serial number • Last: Check digit
Validation Features: • Length verification • Entity type validation • Name initial check • Format compliance • Check digit validation
Used for: • Income tax filing • Bank accounts • High-value transactions • Business registration • Investment accounts • Property transactions
Important Notes: • Lifetime validity • Not proof of citizenship • Available to foreign nationals • Mandatory for tax filing • Digital version available
If you need to generate a PAN for testing purposes, here is an India PAN Generator