Updated on: Jul 26th, 2022
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Universal Account Number is a 12-digit number, every employer contributing to EPF has. The Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allots it. UAN of an employee remains same throughout life irrespective of the number of job he/she changes. Every time an employee switches job, EPFO allots a new member identification number (ID), which will be linked to the UAN. You can put in a request for this new member ID by submitting the UAN to the new employer. Once the member ID is created, it gets linked to the UAN of the employee.
The UAN remains same and portable throughout the life of an employee. Employee shall have different member ID’s generated at the time of changing the job. All such member Id’s are linked to the Universal Account Number of the employee to ease the process of EPF transfers and withdrawals.
a. Through Employer
In the normal course, you can easily get your Universal Account Number from your employer allotted to you by the EPFO. Some employers print the UAN number in the salary slips too.
b. Through UAN Portal using PF number/member ID
It is possible, that you are unable to get your Universal Account Number from the employer, you can obtain the UAN number through UAN portal also. You need to follow the below steps:
Step 1 : Go the UAN Portal https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
Step 2 : Click on the tab ‘Know your UAN Status’. The following page will appear.
Step 3 : Select your state and EPFO office from dropdown menu and enter your PF number/member ID alongwith the other details such as name, date of birth, mobile no, captcha code . You can get the PF number/member ID from your salary slip. Enter the tab ‘Get Authorization Pin’.
Step 4 : You will receive a PIN on your mobile number. Enter the PIN and click on ‘Validate OTP and get UAN’ button.
Step 5 : Your Universal Account Number will be sent to your mobile number.
In order to activate UAN, it is essential that you have your Universal Account Number and PF member id with you. Given below are steps to activate.
Step 1 : Go the EPFO homepage and click on ‘For Employees’ under ‘Our Services’ on the dashboard.
Step 2 : Click on ‘Member UAN/Online services’ in the services section. You would reach the UAN portal.
Step 3 :
If you have just entered your first job or first job in a registered company, you require the following documents to get your Unique Account Number.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allocates UAN when an employee subscribes to the EPF.
No, an employee can have only one UAN which is transferable across all eligible employers.
Yes, without UAN, you cannot submit online claims.
Yes, the UAN is linked with the PAN.
No, this cannot be done as the balance in EPF accounts are linked with the UAN which is transferable across all eligible employers.
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Universal Account Number is essential for accessing online EPF services. UAN remains consistent across jobs, making EPF transfers easier. Employees can obtain UAN through the employer or the UAN portal. UAN activation involves providing details such as mobile number and PF member ID. UAN simplifies PF withdrawals, tracking job switches, and ensures transparency in PF transactions.