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Nowadays, every EPF account holder should have a UAN number, since all EPF related services are now operated online. During EPF account creation, a unique identifier or UAN is generated. A member can have only one UAN account during his service period. All EPF accounts are connected with his UAN. EPF withdrawal, EPF balance check, applying for a loan on your EPF account, etc. are easy due to the UAN. But, to avail of these services, the UAN account must be activated. UAN activation and registration are mandatory.
How to Generate UAN for EPF?
When employees join the service sector for the first time, they have to get the UAN generated if the company has 20 or more employees. If the UAN has already been assigned to the employee in the previous organisation, he has to furnish the details to the new employer.
Here are the steps the employer has to follow to generate a new UAN for the employee
Step 1: Log in to the EPFO portal using the establishment ID and password
Step 2: In the “Member” section, click on the “Register Individual” tab
Step 3: Enter the employee details such as Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, etc.
Step 4: Approve all the details in the “Approval” section
Step 5: A new UAN is generated by EPFO, and the employer can link the PF account to the UAN of the employee.
How To Know Your UAN?
Here are the steps to know your UAN
Step 1: Go to the official website of the EPFO member portal.
Step 2: Click on ‘Know your PAN’ option.
Step 3: Click on ‘Request OTP’ once you enter the registered mobile number and captcha code.
Step 4: Enter the OTP and captcha code for verification
Step 5: Enter the following details: Name, date of birth, Aadhaar, PAN, or member ID.
Step 6: Enter the captcha for verification.
Step 7: Click on ‘Show my UAN’ and you can see your UAN.
How To Activate The UAN And Register Online For EPF?
Before employees activate their UAN, they must know their UAN number, member ID, Aadhaar number, or PAN. Here are the steps to be followed to activate the UAN.
Step 1: Visit the EPFO member portal
Step 2: Next, click on 'Activate UAN'.
Step 3: Enter your UAN, member ID, Aadhaar number, or PAN on the next page.
Step 4: Fill in details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and captcha.
Step 5: Once the above details are filled, click on 'Get Authorization Pin'.
Step 6: You will get the PIN on your mobile number that has been registered with the UAN.
Step 7: On the next page, you must enter the OTP, check the 'I Agree' disclaimer checkbox, and click on 'Validate OTP and Activate UAN'.
Step 8: You will get the password details on the registered mobile number
Step 9: Use your UAN, password, and captcha details to log in to the EPFO portal. You can also change the password you received on your registered mobile number.
Step 10: If you forget the password, you will be able to reset the password on the EPFO portal.
How to Link Aadhaar With UAN?
Here are the steps to link Aadhaar with UAN
Once you login to your EPF account, you can link your Aadhaar with the UAN number. Here are the steps to link your UAN with Aadhaar:
Step 1: Go to the EPFO member home page and login to your EPF account
Step 2: In the “Manage” section, click on the “KYC” option.
Step 3: Tick the square in front of the Aadhaar and enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number and name.
Step 4: Now, click on the “Save” option
Step 5: Your request will be displayed in “KYC Pending for Approval”
Step 6: After UIDAI confirms your details, your current employer’s name is mentioned in “Approved by Establishment” and “Verified by UIDAI” is specified against your Aadhaar.
What Are The Documents Required To Open UAN?
You require the following documents to get your Universal account number.
- Bank account Information - Account number, IFSC code, and branch name
- ID Proof - Any photo attached and national identity cards like driver's license, passport, voter ID, Aadhaar, and SSLC Book.
- Address Proof - A recent utility bill in your name, ration card, rental/lease agreement, or any ID proof mentioned above if it has your current address.
- PAN Card - Your PAN should be connected to the UAN.
- Aadhaar Card - Since your Aadhaar is connected with a bank account and mobile number, it is essential.
What Are The Features and Benefits of The UAN?
- The UAN centralizes employee data in the country.
- It decreases the burden of employee verification from companies and employers
- This account has made it possible for EPFO to extract the bank account details and KYC of the members.
- The UAN can be used by EPFO to track multiple job switches of the employee.
- Withdrawing the EPF before time or not on time has reduced significantly with the advent of UAN.
- Many EPF services can be accessed with the help of the UAN.
- The UAN number helps in getting details of the organization such as organization name, date of joining, and employee’s pension scheme (EPS) details.
- It helps in downloading the UAN card.
- It helps in updating KYC details.
- It helps in updating basic details.
- It helps in downloading forms, such as claim forms and one member one EPF account forms.
- Helps in tracking the EPF claim status.
What Are The Advantages of UAN To Employees?
- It is easier to withdraw the EPF (fully or partially) with this number.
- Employees can transfer the EPF balance from old to new using this unique account number.
- When you need the PF statement for some purpose such as for visa, loan security, etc. you can download it using the UAN.
- If the UAN is already verified by Aadhaar and other KYC documents, then employers need not do profile verification.
- UAN ensures that employers cannot gain access to or retain the PF money of their employees.
- Having a UAN ensures that employers cannot access or withhold the PF money of their employees.
- It helps employees track if the employer is regularly depositing the contribution in the PF account.
FAQs Of UAN Activation and Registration Online for EPF:
1. Who allocates the UAN?
The employees’ provident fund organization (EPFO) allocates the UAN when an employee subscribes to the EPF services.
2. How can I link my UAN number with the Aadhaar card?
Go to the EPFO e-sewa official portal and log in to the EPF account using your UAN credentials. Under the ‘Manage’ section, search for and click on the Know Your Customer (KYC) option. Then, choose Aadhaar and enter the details. To proceed further, click on save.
3. Why does the Universal Account Number list all the previous member IDs?
The Universal account number consolidates multiple member IDs that were allocated to a single member. This is to help a member view his member IDs. Further, he can check his eligibility for online transfer of PF. However, in the future, members will have to reveal their previous member IDs or UAN to the new employer in Form-11. So, then members need not list these member IDs in the UAN. The linking will be done automatically with the details in the Form-11 document.