UAN Portal
UAN Portal
Unique Account Number, allocated by EPFO, serves as a single id for multiple member ID that has been given to an individual by various establishments. Every Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme beneficiary is allocated a Universal Account Number (UAN). This 12 digit number permits an employee to connect all the PF accounts across different organisations and access them under one umbrella called as UAN Portal. This portal comprises of KYC details, service record, UAN Card etc. The transfer and withdrawal of provident fund amount are made simple using EPF member e-Seva.
UAN Login
Here are the steps to log in to the UAN Portal.
Step 1: Login to the website
The user has to login to the official website.
Step 2: Click Our Services
The user has to click on the ‘Our Services’ option form on the home page.
Step 3: Click For Employees
The user has to click ‘For Employees’ under our services.
Step 4: Select Member Passbook
The user has to then select ‘Member Passbook’.
Once logged in, the user can view the UAN card, profile and service history.
UAN Registration Procedure
The user has to login to the UAN Login Portal. Here are the steps to log in to the portal.
Step 1: Click on Activate UAN
The user has to click on ‘Activate UAN’ from the ‘Important Links’ section.
Step 2: Enter the Details
The user has to enter the details and then click on ‘Get Authorization PIN’. A PIN will be sent to the registered mobile number that is registered with EPFO.
Step 3: Enter the PIN
The user has to enter the PIN to activate the UAN account. A computerised password will be sent via SMS to the user.
Step 4: Change Password
Once logged in, the user has to change the password.
Know more about UAN Registration Procedure.
UAN Status
Here are the steps for checking the UAN Status in the EPF Portal.
Step 1: Log in to the Portal
The applicant has to log in to the EPF Portal.
Step 2: Click on Our Services
The applicant has to click on the ‘Our Services’ option and click ‘For Employees’.
Step 3: Click on UAN Online Service
After clicking on UAN Online Service, the applicant has to click on UAN Online Service (OCS/ OTCP).
Step 4: Click on Know Your UAN Status
The applicant has to click on ‘Know Your UAN Status’ link.
Step 5: Enter the Details
The applicant has to enter details like the PF number or Member ID or PAN or Aadhar number, date of birth and mobile number.
Step 6: Click Get Authorization Pin
The applicant has to click on the ‘Get Authorization Pin’ option. The authentication pin will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Step 7: Click Validate OTP and Get UAN
After receiving the authorisation pin, the applicant has to click on ‘Validate OTP and Get UAN’.
Step 8: Receiving UAN number
The UAN number and its status will be sent via message to the registered number.
UAN Passbook
In order to view the passbook online, the members have to register on the Unified Member Portal. After six hours of the registration, members can see the passbook online. Although, passbook facility is not provided for Exempted Establishments Members, Settles Members an Inoperative Members.
Procedure to Access Passbook Online
Step 1: Log in to the Portal
The applicant has to log in to the EPF Portal.
Step 2: Click on Our Services
The applicant has to click on the ‘Our Services’ option and then click on ‘For Employees’.
Step 3: Click on Member Passbook
The applicant has to click on ‘Member Passbook’. The member passbook will be displayed on the screen.
EPFO services can be on Apps that can be downloaded from theUnified Mobile App for New Governance (UMANG) website/ from play store or app store.
Registration Procedure for e-Passbook
In order to register, an individual has to activate their UAN. This can be done through the EPF. Once it is validated, it is possible to download the e-passbook after three business days. The user has to login to the portal and has to click on the ‘Download e-Passbook’ option. The user has to enter the UAN Number and password to login to the portal.
Procedure to Check Balance
An individual can check balance in the EPFO Portal by the following steps.
Step 1: Log in to the Portal
The applicant has to log in to the EPF Portal.
Step 2: Click on Our Services
The applicant has to click on the ‘Our Services’ option and then click on ‘For Employees’.
Step 3: Click on Member Passbook
The user has to click ‘Member Passbook’ option.
Step 4: Enter the Details
The user has to enter details like username, password and clear the Captcha code. Once all these procedures are done, the user can view the balance.
Resetting Password
Here are the steps to reset the password.
Step 1: Click on Forgot Password
The user has to click on ‘Forgot Password’ in the login section.
Step 2: Enter the Credentials
The user has to enter the UAN and Captcha code.
Step 3: Enter the OTP
The user has to enter the OTP that is sent to the registered mobile number.
Step 4: Click Submit
Once the OTP is entered, click ‘Submit’.
Step 5: Reset Password
The user can now reset the password and then log in to the UAN Portal.
Online Services
Claim
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has established a new composite claim form to facilitate the full or partial withdrawal of PF. The claim section comprises three forms namely Form 31, 19 and 10C. The purpose of claiming full/ partial withdrawal through Composite Claim Form, Aadhaar has to be linked to UAN.
Transfer
PF amount can be transferred from the previous account into the current account. The user has to make sure that
- The KYC details are updated on the website are appropriate.
- The previous or the current bank account details and the IFSC are seeded into the UAN database.
- The KYC details are seeded against the UAN.
There is only one transfer request that can be claimed on the previous PF account.
Tracking EPF Claim Status
The status of an EPF claim can be tracked on the UAN Login Portal through ‘Track Claim Status’ section. There is no requirement to enter acknowledgement number of the PF account number.
UAN Portal Customer Care
EPF member facing any difficulty can contact the UAN customer support team via
- Toll-Free Help Desk: 1800 11 8005
- Email ID: [email protected]
- Website: www.epfindia.gov.in
- EPFO Regional/Sub Regional office
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