What to do when your PAN and Aadhaar details don't match
Linking fails when a detail — usually your name — differs between your PAN and Aadhaar records. The fix is to correct whichever record has the wrong version, not to try to force the link through.
This guidance is quoted directly from the Income Tax Department's own Link Aadhaar FAQ.
Can this be done online?
Partly online
Frequently asked questions
Which record should I correct — PAN or Aadhaar?
Whichever one has the wrong detail. Figure out which is accurate, then correct the other to match.
What if linking still fails after both records match?
The Income Tax Department's FAQ describes a fallback: biometric authentication at a PAN Service Provider centre, with an additional charge.
Does correcting PAN or Aadhaar cost money?
Yes — a PAN correction has its own fee, and linking itself (after the missed deadline) has a separate ₹1,000 fee. See our PAN-Aadhaar linking guide.
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