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As per government regulations, PAN–Aadhaar linking is mandatory for completing KYC and opening a Demat & Trading account. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to link your PAN and Aadhaar online.

Step-by-Step Process to Link PAN and Aadhaar

Step 1: Visit the Official Income Tax Portal

Click here to the official government website:

This is the only legitimate site for PAN Aadhaar services.

Step 2: Check Your Linking Status

1. On the page, select ‘Link Aadhaar Status’
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
3. Click ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’ and proceed.

You will see one of the following:

• Already Linked → You’re good to continue your Samco KYC
• Linking Pending (already submitted) → Wait for approval (usually takes 7–10 days)
• Not Linked → Follow 4 steps given below of link PAN & Aadhaar

Step 3: Proceed to Link PAN & Aadhaar

If not linked, select ‘Link Aadhaar’ and follow the instructions:

1. Enter your PAN, Aadhaar, and mobile number
2. Confirm that all details match your Aadhaar
3. You may be asked to pay a government fee (₹1,000 as per IT rules)
4. Complete OTP verification

Once submitted, your request will be processed by the Income Tax Department.

Final Step: Wait for Approval

After submission, linking typically takes up to 7 days. You can revisit the same page to recheck the status anytime.