What is UAN?
UAN Stands for Universal Account number to be allotted by EPFO. The UAN will act as an umbrella for the multiple member ids allotted to an individual by different establishments. The idea is to link multiple member identification Numbers allotted to a single member under single UNIVERSAL ACCOUNT NUMBER (UAN).
This will help member to view details of all the member ID linked to it. If a member is already allotted UAN then they need to provide the same on joining new establishment.
How to generate UAN for old PF account prior to 2014
If you have OLD PF account prior to January 2014 and want to link to your present UAN or Generate UAN.
Now you can generate UAN using online PF member portal and Employer PF portal.
Here is the Small Guide:-
Member Portal
- Visit online member portal using following link and find “UAN ALLOTMENT FOR EXISTING PF ACCOUNT “ option. This will work if your OLD PF account has Name, Father/Husband Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Date of joining details.
- Further your name, Date of birth, Gender, following basic details should match with your aadhar details. Once these conditions satisfied you can either generate a new UAN for your old PF account or link your old PF account to your Present UAN to avail further online Service.
If Error Comes
Employer Portal
- You can approach your previous establishment for generating UAN through Employer login.
Its available under MEMBER > UAN Allotment for Existing Member Menu. This creates a new UAN for that PF account and then member has to do Activation, Aadhar, Bank Account seeding to avail online services.
OR (If your member ID is not found)
Offline Form Process
(A) if both 1 and 2 is not working for a member, he can approach his PF office with Form 5 and employer attested Aadhar copy to request the RO to generate the UAN for the said PF account. Then member has to do Activation, Aadhar, Bank Account seeding to avail online services.
(B) If both 1 and 2 is not working or NOT POSSIBLE and that establishment is closed then member can
approach his EPF Office with proof of employment and/ or EPF Membership like Form 23 slips etc. to request the R.O to generate the UAN for the said PF account.
(C ) Then physical claim can be filed for settlement OR transfer of the account.
