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Validate PAN card number format instantly. Check if a PAN is valid and identify taxpayer type.
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PAN Card Validator
Format: 5 letters + 4 digits + 1 letter
PAN Number
Taxpayer Type
4th Char (Type Code)
5th Char (Name Initial)
PAN Structure Breakdown
Enter a PAN number to validate
PAN Format Guide
A-Z
3 letters
A-Z
1 type
A-Z
1 initial
0-9
4 digits
A-Z
1 check
| 4th Char | Taxpayer Type |
|---|---|
| P | Individual Person |
| C | Company |
| H | Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) |
| F | Firm / LLP |
| A | Association of Persons (AOP) |
| T | Trust |
| G | Government |
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Frequently Asked Questions
A valid PAN is a 10-character alphanumeric string: the first 3 characters are letters, the 4th identifies the taxpayer type (P=Individual, C=Company, H=HUF), the 5th is the name initial, followed by 4 digits and 1 letter.
The 4th character indicates the taxpayer type: P = Individual Person, C = Company, H = Hindu Undivided Family, F = Firm/LLP, A = AOP, T = Trust, G = Government.
No. This tool only validates the PAN format based on the pattern specified by the Income Tax Department. It does not connect to any government database.
PAN numbers are always uppercase. The tool automatically converts your input to uppercase before validation.
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