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PAN Format Validator
Check if a PAN number follows the correct 10-character format — not an official verification
This tool validates PAN format only. It does not verify if the PAN is actually issued by the Income Tax Department.
Enter a 10-character PAN number. Letters and digits only.
PAN Structure Breakdown
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | ||||||||||
| Meaning | Alpha prefix | Status | Surname | Serial number | Check digit | |||||
How to use
- Enter your PAN number in the input field above.
- The tool instantly checks if the format is valid.
- View the PAN structure breakdown to understand each character.
- Use Clear button to reset and check another number.
PAN Structure
| Pos 1–3 | Alphabetic series (AAA) |
| Pos 4 | Status code — P (Individual), C (Company), H (HUF), F (Firm), A (AOP), T (Trust), B (BOI), L (Local), J (JBO), G (Govt) |
| Pos 5 | First letter of surname / entity name |
| Pos 6–9 | Numeric serial 0001–9999 |
| Pos 10 | Alphabetic check digit |