How to Link Aadhaar with UAN and PF Online/Offline

Linking Aadhaar via Online mode
Linking Aadhaar via Offline mode
Benefits and Features of using Universal Account Number (UAN)
FAQ's

There are two ways through which you can link your aadhaar with PF account. They are:

via online mode and,
offline mode.

Linking Aadhaar via Online mode:

Linking aadhaar to UAN will facilitate faster withdrawals and quick transfer process. But to avail these faster services, it is important that your details are being verified by your employer.
Visit the ‘Unified Portal of Employees’ Provident Fund’ by clicking on the link below: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
Linking aadhaar with UAN
You should be able to see a screen similar to this

On the right side of the screen, log in using your UAN number and password. Enter the captcha code and sign in your account
After signing in, click on ‘Manage’ option from the top panel and then select ‘KYC’ from the drop-down menu
Under ‘Add KYC tab’ provided on the next page, provide the portal with your bank account details along with PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Driving license, election card and ration card details. In the end, click on ‘submit’
After submitting, you can check for these details under the ‘pending KYC’ option. It needs to be approved by your employer which can generally take up to 15 days. But once it’s approved by your employer, the details will be shown under ‘Approved KYC’ tab.

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Linking Aadhaar via offline mode:

EPFO has come up with this initiative of linking Aadhaar to the PF account via offline mode.

You (the employee) need to fill in ‘Aadhaar Linking application’ and fill in all the necessary details including your UAN and Aadhaar number
With the form, you need to attach self-attested copies of the following documents: PAN, UAN, and Aadhaar
Post your form is ready with all the documents, submit the form either at the field offices of Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) or at the Common Services Centres (CSC)
Once all your documents have been verified, Aadhaar will be linked to your PF account and you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number

Benefits and Features of using Universal Account Number (UAN)

Both employers and employees can benefit from using the Universal Account Number. How UAN benefits are mentioned below:

When you change your job, it is important that you are linking your new PF account to your UAN so that EPFO can update the information in its own database.
Changes in the employee’s job can be tracked by EPFO with the help of UAN.
PF accounts of all employees are checked by UAN for reliability.
PF accounts of all employees are checked by UAN for reliability.
Employee data is centralised with the help of the Universal Account Number.
With the help of this number, the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has reduced the burden of employee verification for the employer and their respective companies.
It also has sublimed the role of the employer in providing employee’s details. EPFO can retrieve KYC and bank account details of all its members without the help of any employer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q- How can I know my Aadhaar number link with my PF account?

Ans. One has to visit the EPF branch and fill the aadhar seeding application form, fill the aadhar card number and UAN details. submit the application form with self attested copy of PAN, UAN, and aadhar card. After verification your aadhar card is linked with EPF account.

Q- How can I find a UAN number with my Aadhaar number?

Ans. To know the UAN number you have to log in to UAN website then know your UAN status page and enter aadhar number, name , date of birth , mobile number, email etc. by this you will receive an authorised PIN on your mobile number, by entering your authorised PIN you will receive an UAN number on mobile through SMS.

Q- What if my UAN and Aadhar are mismatching?

Ans. You have to submit application along with the evidence through the employer, with in less than 1 week, changes will be reflected in EPFO records and the employer will immediately link aadhaar with UAN.