How Do I Verify My ITR After Filing?

If Aadhaar OTP is not working, check whether your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar and whether your PAN-Aadhaar linkage meets the portal’s requirements for that method.

If you prefer net banking, make sure it is enabled for an eligible bank account linked to your PAN. For bank or demat EVC, the account generally needs to be pre-validated and EVC-enabled on the e-Filing portal.

You can also use the official Income Tax Department e-Verify guide to check the available methods and current instructions.

Check the deadline carefully. For returns filed on or after 1 August 2022, the normal deadline to e-verify the ITR or submit the signed ITR-V is 30 days from the date of filing.

If you selected “Verify Later” while filing, you still need to complete verification within the applicable deadline. Filing the return and verifying it are separate steps.

If the return remains unverified beyond the deadline, it may be treated as invalid unless the Income Tax Department approves a request for condonation of delay. Don’t assume that the return is complete just because you received an acknowledgement number.

You need to verify your ITR to complete the filing process. The easiest option is usually e-verification through the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal.
2. Log in using your PAN and password.
3. Navigate to e-File → Income Tax Returns → e-Verify Return.
4. Find the return showing as unverified.
5. Click e-Verify and select an available verification method.
6. Complete the authentication steps and save the confirmation.

You can generally use Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or an Electronic Verification Code (EVC) generated through an eligible, pre-validated bank or demat account. Once verification succeeds, keep the transaction ID and confirmation email for your records.

I'm an NRI living in Australia, and I used the Electronic Verification Code (EVC) generated through my pre-validated bank account.

It worked without any issues, and the verification was completed almost instantly. I also received an acknowledgement email confirming that my return had been successfully e-Verified.

If you're filing from outside India and don't have access to Aadhaar OTP, EVC or net banking can be convenient alternatives. Just make sure your bank account is eligible and properly linked on the e-Filing portal before starting.

I used Aadhaar OTP because my Aadhaar was linked with my PAN and my mobile number was active in India.

The OTP arrived almost immediately, and after entering it, the portal updated my return status to verified within a few minutes.

A friend of mine couldn't use Aadhaar OTP because his mobile number linked with Aadhaar was no longer active. He ended up verifying through his pre-validated bank account instead.

So it's a good idea to check which verification methods are available in your account before filing.