Isn't your PAN card fake? Sit at home and find out for yourself

PAN cards are an important document in India. PAN cards are mandatory for every financial transaction. PAN cards are required to file income tax returns, starting with opening a bank account. People over the age of 18 must have a PAN card. Online fraud cases are on the rise right now. In this case, the PAN card is also likely to be counterfeit. You may be in trouble for a fake PAN card. In this case, you can check whether the PAN card is genuine or not.

You can check the PAN card for real or fake:

- Go to the Income Tax Department e-filing portal www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

- The Verify Your PAN Details option will appear on the home page, click on it

- You have to give your name, address, drink number on the new page

- After giving all the information, a message will appear on the portal that the information you provided is correct or incorrect

- You can also find out if your PAN card is active

- This way you can easily tell if your PAN card is genuine or fake

How to make a PAN card at home:

Go to the NSDL or UTIITSL website to apply for a PAN card. You can also apply online and offline. This requires an identity card, a house certificate and a birth certificate.

Apply Online for a PAN Card:

Go to the NDSL site to get a new PAN card. Then go to the application type. Click on New PAN - Indian Citizen (Form 49A). Then go to the category option and choose your own category. Give all the details. Then submit the code and submit. Then a message will come to your mobile. Then click Continue with the PAN Application Form. Then submit your digital e-KYC. Provide your personal information on the other side of the form. Then provide your area code, AO type and other details. Then click on the procedure.