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PAN Card Validator
Check if a PAN follows the correct 10-character format and decode the 4th character to see the holder type (Individual, Company, HUF, Firm, Trust, etc.).
How a PAN is structured
Every Indian PAN is exactly 10 characters: 5 letters + 4 digits + 1 letter. The 4th letter encodes the holder type (P=Person, C=Company, H=HUF, F=Firm/LLP, T=Trust, A=AOP, B=BOI, L=Local Authority, J=Artificial Juridical, G=Government). The 5th letter is usually the first letter of the surname (for individuals).
This validator only checks the structural format — it doesn't hit the income tax department's database to verify the PAN actually exists. For that, use the official Income Tax e-filing portal.