PAN To Be Deactivated On Jan. 1, 2026, If Not Linked With Aadhaar: Step-By-Step Guide To Link Online (Image: PAN service portal website) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The government has set Dec. 31 as the final deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN Card. From Jan. 1, 2026, PAN cards not linked with Aadhaar will become inactive.

This means individuals won’t be able to use their PAN for financial or tax-related transactions. The rule applies to all PAN holders across India. Those who fail to link will need to reactivate their PAN later after completing Aadhaar verification, as both documents are now mandatory for income tax filing and other financial services.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also introduced new Aadhaar update rules to

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