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What should I do first? (Prerequisites)

Complete the following statutory prerequisite(s) first before starting this application to prevent rejection.

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Aadhaar Linked & Verified with Universal Account Number (UAN)

ELIGIBILITY

EPFO online claims and e-Passbook access require Aadhaar e-KYC approval by employer on the unified member portal.

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EPFO Unified Member Portal (EPF Services)

Department / Authority: Ministry of Labour and Employment (e-Shram)

Am I ready to apply?

Check off the requirements below to verify if you have everything ready before visiting the portal.

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What this service does

Official statutory portal of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Covered formal sector employees can activate their Universal Account Number (UAN), manage KYC documents, download electronic EPF Passbooks, submit online claims for PF advance, final settlement, pension withdrawal, and transfer balances.

Who can use it / Eligibility

Any employee registered with EPFO holding an assigned Universal Account Number (UAN) by an establishment covered under the EPF & MP Act 1952.

What you'll need (Documents Required)

  • 1Universal Account Number (UAN) and registered mobile number.
  • 2Aadhaar Card (seeded and verified with UAN).
  • 3Bank Account details (Account number and IFSC seeded and employer-verified).
  • 4PAN Card (mandatory if service period is less than 5 years to avoid higher TDS).
  • 5Scanned copy of cancelled cheque / bank passbook showing employee name, account number, and IFSC.

How it works (Step-by-Step)

  1. 1
    Access the EPFO Unified Member Portal at https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/.
  2. 2
    If first-time user, click 'Activate UAN', enter UAN, Aadhaar, Name, DOB, Mobile Number, and verify OTP.
  3. 3
    Log in with your UAN and password.
  4. 4
    Go to 'Manage' > 'KYC' and ensure Aadhaar, PAN, and Bank Account are digitally approved.
  5. 5
    Go to 'Online Services' > 'Claim (Form-31, 19, 10C & 10D)'.
  6. 6
    Verify bank account last 4 digits, select claim type (PF Advance or Full Withdrawal), enter purpose, and upload cancelled cheque scan.
  7. 7
    Authenticate via Aadhaar OTP and download the claim receipt.
Offline Application Process

Composite Claim Form (Aadhaar / Non-Aadhaar) can be downloaded from epfindia.gov.in and physically submitted at the jurisdictional EPFO Regional Office.

Key Service Facts

Statutory Fees

100% Free (₹0). EPFO does not levy any service charges for member transactions or online claim processing.

Processing Time

Online PF Advance (Form 31 illness/housing/education): 3 to 7 working days. Final PF Settlement (Form 19) & EPS Pension (Form 10C): 7 to 20 working days. e-Passbook updates real-time.

Helpline

14470 (Toll Free) | 1800-118-005 | epfigms.gov.in

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Every URL, document list, and fee requirement is verified against gov.in or nic.in portals. (epfindia.gov.in).

Last verified: 17 Sept 2026
Source: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
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