PAN Card Validator — Check PAN Number Format Online

Validate the format of any Indian PAN (Permanent Account Number) card and identify the cardholder type. 100% private — nothing leaves your browser.

Note: This tool validates the PAN format only (AAAAA9999A). It does not verify whether the PAN is registered with the Income Tax Department of India.

Frequently Asked Questions

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory for financial transactions, filing tax returns, and opening bank accounts.
The first 3 characters are alphabetic (A-Z sequence). The 4th character identifies the holder type (P=Individual, C=Company, H=HUF, etc.). The 5th character is the first letter of the holder's surname. Characters 6-9 are sequential digits, and the 10th is an alphabetic check digit.
No. This tool only validates the format of the PAN number using regex pattern matching. It does not connect to any government database. To verify a PAN's authenticity, visit the official Income Tax Department e-filing portal.

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Last updated: June 2026