Apply Online

1. To Apply Online for a Provident Fund Claim (PF Claim), the applicant has to make their application online via link
2. The applicant has to log in with UAN and password, captcha code, and click the “Sign in” button.
3. Click on the “Manage” tab and select KYC to check whether the KYC details such as Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details are verified or not.
4. Once the KYC details are verified, click the “Online Services” tab and select the option “Claim (Form-31, 19 10C & 10D)” from the drop-down menu.
5. Enter all the details in the application form.
6. Also, enter the bank account number and click the “Verify” button.
7. Click on “Yes” to sign the certificate of the undertaking and then proceed.
8. Now, the applicant has to click on “Proceed for Online Claim”
9. Complete the online PF claim form, which will include details such as the reason for withdrawal, the amount you want to withdraw, and other relevant information.
10. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
11. There is no fee for a PF claim.
12. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
13. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
14. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
15. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application.
16. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
17. Once the claim is approved and processed, the funds will be transferred to the bank account linked to your UAN.
18. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• ID proof (Birth Certificate, PAN card, Aadhar card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Canceled Cheque
• Passport size photographs
• UAN Card
• Any other documents (If required)

Employee Provident Fund Organization, India


Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India
EPFO Head Office
Bhavishya, Nidhi Bhawan
14, Bhikaiji cama place,
New Delhi – 110 066
Contact link

To be eligible to apply online for a Provident Fund Claim (PF Claim) in India, you must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must have an active UAN (Universal Account Number).
• The Aadhaar number must be seeded with the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation).
• The applicant must have a bank account linked to the UAN.

• There is no fee for a PF claim.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Postal address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Aadhar Number
• PAN details
• Bank details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• Applying online for a Provident Fund (PF) claim in India refers to the process of requesting the withdrawal of your accumulated funds from your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account through the Internet, typically using the official website of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
• The EPF is a retirement savings scheme in India where both employees and employers make contributions, and employees can withdraw their PF balance under certain circumstances, such as retirement, resignation, or in case of financial emergencies.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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