Does this confirm the PAN is real?

No. Only the Income Tax Department can confirm a PAN is issued and active. This checks that the format and structure are valid.

What does the 4th character mean?

It's the holder type: P = individual, C = company, H = HUF, F = firm, A = AOP, T = trust, and so on.

PAN Card Validator

Validate the structure of a Permanent Account Number — the 5 letters + 4 digits + 1 letter pattern — and decode the holder type and name-initial character. This checks format only, not whether the PAN is registered.

PAN number

This checks structure only. It cannot tell you whether a PAN is actually issued or active — only the Income Tax Department can. PAN has no public check-digit algorithm, so the last letter isn't verified.

FAQ

Does this confirm the PAN is real?: No. Only the Income Tax Department can confirm a PAN is issued and active. This checks that the format and structure are valid.
What does the 4th character mean?: It's the holder type: P = individual, C = company, H = HUF, F = firm, A = AOP, T = trust, and so on.

Free to use, no sign-up. Calculations run in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server. These tools are for general information only, not professional advice. See the full tool list.