PAN Card Validator
Check whether an Indian PAN follows the correct format and understand what its characters mean. This validates structure only — it does not verify against government records.
How to use pan card validator
- Enter the PAN
Type the 10-character PAN; it's automatically uppercased.
- Validate
Click Validate to check the format against the official pattern.
- Read the breakdown
See what each part means, including the holder-type letter.
Features
Confirms the five-letters, four-digits, one-letter structure.
Explains the holder-type character (P for individual, C for company, and so on).
Validation is a local pattern check; nothing is sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does this confirm the PAN is real?
No. It only checks that the format is valid. Confirming a PAN belongs to someone requires the official Income Tax verification service.
What does the 4th character mean?
It's the holder type — for example P for an individual person, C for a company, H for a Hindu Undivided Family, and F for a firm.
Is my PAN stored?
No. The check happens entirely in your browser and nothing is saved or transmitted.