How to Verify ITR After Filing Using PAN in India

Verifying your Income Tax Return (ITR) is the final and mandatory step after filing. It confirms that the return filed is valid and complete. Without verification, the ITR is not considered filed by the Income Tax Department. PAN (Permanent Account Number) is used as your identity reference throughout this process.

• Why ITR Verification Is Important

• ITR verification is legally mandatory after submission of your return.

• Without verification, the return is considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• Refunds, tax calculations, and return acknowledgment depend on verified ITR.

• PAN is required to access, confirm, and track your return during verification.

• Verification Options Available After Filing

• e-Verification using Aadhaar OTP – Linked PAN and Aadhaar allow OTP-based confirmation.

• Net Banking – Log in through your bank account and use e-Filing dashboard to verify.

• Bank Account EVC – Receive a verification code on your PAN-linked bank account.

• Demat Account EVC – Use PAN-linked demat credentials for electronic verification.

• How to Verify ITR Using PAN on e-Filing Portal

• Go to   and log in using your PAN as the user ID.

• On the dashboard, select “e-Verify Return” under Pending Actions or “View Filed Returns.”

• Choose your preferred method of verification (e.g., Aadhaar OTP, EVC, Net Banking).

• Complete the process; a confirmation message will be shown and the status will update to ‘Successfully Verified’.

• Offline Option – Sending ITR-V Acknowledgment

• If you cannot e-verify, download the ITR-V (acknowledgment form) after filing.

• Print, sign, and send it to: CPC, Income Tax Department, Bengaluru – 560500 by ordinary or speed post.

• The signed ITR-V must reach CPC within 30 days of e-Filing.

• After receipt and validation, you will get an email and SMS confirmation of successful verification.

• After Verification – What’s Next?

• You can download the ITR-V acknowledgment for your records after verification.

• The Income Tax Department processes your return only after verification is complete.

• Any refunds or notices will be based on the verified return.

• You can track your refund and ITR processing status using your PAN on the portal.