How to get your Aadhaar Linked?

As per the provisions of Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, all taxpayers having Aadhaar Number or Enrolment Number are required to link the same with PAN. The government on Friday extended the deadline for linking the same to 31^st March 2017. This is the third extension given by the government to individuals to link the PAN with the biometric ID.

Linking Aadhaar with Bank Account

Offline: Fill up the Aadhaar application form and carry it along to your bank.

Online: Can be done via net banking.

Steps to check the linking status:

1. Go to the UIDAI website.

2. Click on Check Aadhaar & Bank Account Linking Status

3. Enter your Aadhaar number and security code. An OTP will be generated and sent to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and login.

4. You can now see the status of your Aadhaar linking.

You can also check the status through your mobile phone. Just dial *99*99*1# > enter your Aadhaar number> confirm. You will now be able to see the status. Please note that this is only possible if your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar.

Linking Aadhaar with PAN

1. Visit Income Tax department's e-filing portal -- www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.

2. Click on "Link Aadhaar" shown left hand side of the page. Key in the required details. Your PAN card is now linked to Aadhaar.

Linking Aadhaar with Mobile Number

1. Visit your nearest Aadhaar centre or download the Aadhaar update form.

2. Fill up the form with the phone number you want to link.

3. Submit the form along with photocopy of your Aadhaar and a id proof document such as PAN card, Voter ID card etc.

4. Your form submission will be verified after which you will be given an acknowledgement slip. Your phone number will be linked within 10 days.