Part-1 E-Verification through Aadhar OTP

1.1: To begin, open your preferred web browser and go to www.incometax.gov.in

1.2: Click on the Login button, enter your PAN number and password to log in or
register on the Income Tax Portal.

1.3: On the top-left menu bar, click e-File > Income Tax Return > E-Verify return.

1.4: You can search for the return using the acknowledgment number, or the pending
returns will be displayed on the E-Verify page.

1.5: Click on the E-Verify button to proceed.

1.6: select "I would like to verify OTP using a mobile number registered with
Aadhaar."

1.7: Ensure that your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar and that your PAN is linked
with Aadhaar as well.

1.8: A pop-up window will appear after selecting E-Verify with Aadhaar.

1.9: Tick the checkbox "I agree to validate my Aadhaar details" and click Generate
OTP.

1.10: Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your registered mobile number and click Validate.

1.11: Upon successful submission, your ITR will be verified.

1.12: If you already have an Aadhaar OTP, select "I already have an OTP on my mobile
number registered with Aadhaar."

1.13: Enter the 6-digit OTP and click continue.

1.14: You will receive a confirmation message on your email ID and mobile number
registered on the e-Filing portal.

Part-2 E-Verify return using (Pre login)

2.1: Go to the e-Filing portal homepage and click E-Verify Return.

2.2: On the E-Verify Return page, enter the following details.

2.3: PAN Number, Assessment Year, Acknowledgement Number of the ITR filed and Mobile Number available with you and click Continue.

2.4: After filling all the details, Enter the 6-digit Mobile OTP, received on the mobile
number and click submit.

2.5: If you are e-verifying the return after 120 / 30 days of filing, a prompt will appear.
Click Ok.

2.6: For submitting a condonation delay request, select the Reason of Delay from the
dropdown and click Continue.

Part-3 E-Verify return using (Post login)

3.1: Log in to the Income tax portal using your user ID and password.

3.2: Click e-File > Income tax return > E-Verify Return.

3.3: On the E-Verify Return page, click E-Verify button.

3.4: If you are e-Verifying the return after 120 / 30 days of filing, a prompt will appear
click Ok.

3.4: For submitting a condonation delay request, select the Reason of Delay from the
dropdown and click Continue.