GSTIN Validator
Check a GSTIN's format and check character, and read the state, PAN and holder type inside it.
PAN Format Validator
Type a PAN to check the format and read what its letters mean.
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How to use it
- Type the 10-character PAN.
- Read whether the format is correct.
- See the holder type and, to confirm it was issued, use the Income Tax portal's Verify PAN.
Questions people ask
What does the fourth letter of a PAN mean?
It is the holder type: P individual, C company, H Hindu Undivided Family, F firm or LLP, A association of persons, T trust, B body of individuals, L local authority, J artificial juridical person, G government.
What does the fifth letter mean?
For an individual (P) it is normally the first letter of the surname. For other holders it is the first letter of the entity's name.
Does a correct format prove the PAN is real?
No. PAN has no public checksum, so this only confirms the shape. Use the Verify PAN service on the Income Tax e-filing portal to confirm that a PAN was issued.
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