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EPF Name Correction Form
The EPF name correction form is a simple document, more like a letter. It is addressed to the Regional EPFO Commissioner and must follow this format, which is enclosed herewith for reference:
- Address the letter to the Regional P F Commissioner.
- State the subject of the letter as "Joint declaration by the member and the employer."
- State that you are or were an employee of the establishment that got your details wrong and that the letter is being written to request corrections to your details.
- In a table with three columns, enter the detail that needs to be changed, the correct entry, and the wrong entry that has been made. This form can be used for the correction of the following errors:
- Errors in name
- Errors in the name of the father or the husband
- Errors in PF or EPS account numbers
- Errors in date of birth
- Errors in date of joining an organization
- Errors in date of leaving an organization
All the columns will be mentioned on the form, and you will have to fill the ones where the information recorded needs to be corrected. Once the form is filled, you can mention the documents that you are going to provide as proof of the changes you are requesting.
Attesting the Form
As far as attesting the form is concerned:
- You will need to affix your name to the form and sign it.
- You will also have to enter the name of the authorized signatory from your previous organization.
- The authorized signatory will also have to sign the application form and affix the company seal on the form.
Supporting Documents for Name Change in EPF Account
There is a list of documents that the government has declared acceptable for these changes, including:
- PAN card
- Driver's license
- Passports
- Voter's ID card
- ESIC ID card
- Aadhaar card
- Bank or post office passbooks
- Certificates related to schools and education
- Copy of a phone, electricity, or water bill that has your name on it
- Certificates of birth or death issued by the registrar
- A certificate based on government service records (state or central)
- In extreme cases, a letter issued by a recognized public figure, verified by the proper authorities, can also be used as proof.
What Problems Can Arise Due to Incorrect EPF Details?
Incorrect information in your EPF account can create issues at the time of withdrawal. You may feel that as long as you fill your EPF withdrawal form, there will not be any problems with your withdrawal. However, that is not the case. The documents you submit to your employer at the time of EPF registration are also crucial. It is very important to ensure that details recorded at registration are correct, or it could add to the reasons for rejection of the online claim form. For approval of a claim, the details given on the form should match the establishment records. Below are some errors that could lead to a claim rejection of EPF:
- Any misspelled or wrong entry of data in the EPF's record during enrollment can result in rejection of a claim from EPF.
- Nominee details are very important and should be updated when the member gets married, as it may lead to hassles during an EPF claim.
- Date of joining is another data that, if wrongly recorded, could lead to many issues in the EPF processes. The date is crucial as it is used to calculate EPS pension. It is also important for the calculation of the number of years of EPF contribution, as based on that, it is decided if EPF withdrawal will be tax-free or not.
Procedure to Change Credentials Online
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows its members to make changes in the credentials in EPF's records online. Although the website is still in a transition phase, most services are being moved online. To make changes online, EPFO has introduced the EPFO UAN portal. To access your EPF account through this website, you are required to have a UAN number, your mobile number, and password. UAN is a 12-digit unique number allotted to employees contributing to EPF. The UAN remains the same throughout the career of an employee.
If you want to change your mobile number, you should visit the EPFO UAN portal and click on 'Profile'. Under that tab, you will have the option to change your mobile number. However, it is mandatory to keep your old mobile number active while you make the change.
In case you have forgotten your login password and do not have an active mobile number, you are required to make an online request through the EPF UAN Helpdesk portal. The UAN Helpdesk portal enables you to correct and resolve multiple issues in your EPF account. All you have to do is log on to the EPFO UAN portal and click on the 'Member' tab. Upon clicking on the tab, you are redirected to a page that allows you to make changes in the given list.
Procedures to Change Credentials Offline
EPFO allows you to make changes in your EPF account online through the UAN portal. Changes such as name, date of birth, date of joining, etc., can be made in the following ways:
Name Correction
If your name has been recorded incorrectly in EPFO's records, you will have to submit a joint application through your employer. You are also required to submit supporting documents for a name change. The following documents are accepted to make the change:
- Passport
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter Identity Card
- ESIC Identity Card
- Ration Card
- Bank Passbook copy
- A certificate issued by the Registrar of Birth or Death
- Any education certificate
- Certificate as proof of service in the Central or State Government Organisation
- Letter from a recognized public authority or public servant as proof of identity and residence of the employee
- Copy of telephone bill or water or electricity bill
The following steps need to be taken if you want to change your name in the EPF account:
- Fill in the requisite form with all the required details.
- Sign the duly filled form.
- Obtain signature and seal from your employer in the form.
- Attach a self-attested copy of any of the documents mentioned above.
- Submit the form along with the documents to your employer.
- The application is then sent to the concerned EPFO Field Office by your employer.
Change of Father's or Spouse's Name
The same procedure given above can be followed. You are required to send a joint request on behalf of you and the employer to the concerned EPFO department.
Date of Birth Correction
Following the same procedure above, you can also change your date of birth. The form has an option to make this change. However, you would have to provide the date of birth proof with the application. The above-mentioned documents are allowed to be submitted as date of birth proof.
Correction of Date of Joining/Leaving
The same procedure as above.
Change of Address
The EPFO portal does not allow a change of address through the portal as of now. The change can be made at the time of PF transfer or withdrawal. The only thing that you need to provide is your address proof.
EPF Name Change Rules
As your name has been provided by your employer to the EPFO, a change in your name in the account cannot be done independently. It requires you to give a joint application from you and your employer to correct your name in the EPF account. Only the specified documents listed above are allowed as identity proof to make the change.
Name Correction Due to Marriage
Sometimes after your marriage, you add a surname or title. In these cases, you are required to fill in a prescribed form and submit it to the EPFO. If you change your surname in your bank records or office records, it is mandatory that you make the same change in the EPF database. Along with the specific form to make the change, you are required to provide a copy of the marriage certificate as well. However, if your name does not reflect in your bank account, there is no need to make the change in the EPF account. Your name recorded in the EPF database and the bank account through which you intend to withdraw your PF should match.
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256EPF Name Correction Form
The EPF name correction form is a simple document, more like a letter. It is addressed to the Regional EPFO Commissioner and must follow this format, which is enclosed herewith for reference:
- Address the letter to the Regional P F Commissioner.
- State the subject of the letter as "Joint declaration by the member and the employer."
- State that you are or were an employee of the establishment that got your details wrong and that the letter is being written to request corrections to your details.
- In a table with three columns, enter the detail that needs to be changed, the correct entry, and the wrong entry that has been made. This form can be used for the correction of the following errors:
- Errors in name
- Errors in the name of the father or the husband
- Errors in PF or EPS account numbers
- Errors in date of birth
- Errors in date of joining an organization
- Errors in date of leaving an organization
All the columns will be mentioned on the form, and you will have to fill the ones where the information recorded needs to be corrected. Once the form is filled, you can mention the documents that you are going to provide as proof of the changes you are requesting.
Attesting the Form
As far as attesting the form is concerned:
- You will need to affix your name to the form and sign it.
- You will also have to enter the name of the authorized signatory from your previous organization.
- The authorized signatory will also have to sign the application form and affix the company seal on the form.
Supporting Documents for Name Change in EPF Account
There is a list of documents that the government has declared acceptable for these changes, including:
- PAN card
- Driver's license
- Passports
- Voter's ID card
- ESIC ID card
- Aadhaar card
- Bank or post office passbooks
- Certificates related to schools and education
- Copy of a phone, electricity, or water bill that has your name on it
- Certificates of birth or death issued by the registrar
- A certificate based on government service records (state or central)
- In extreme cases, a letter issued by a recognized public figure, verified by the proper authorities, can also be used as proof.
What Problems Can Arise Due to Incorrect EPF Details?
Incorrect information in your EPF account can create issues at the time of withdrawal. You may feel that as long as you fill your EPF withdrawal form, there will not be any problems with your withdrawal. However, that is not the case. The documents you submit to your employer at the time of EPF registration are also crucial. It is very important to ensure that details recorded at registration are correct, or it could add to the reasons for rejection of the online claim form. For approval of a claim, the details given on the form should match the establishment records. Below are some errors that could lead to a claim rejection of EPF:
- Any misspelled or wrong entry of data in the EPF's record during enrollment can result in rejection of a claim from EPF.
- Nominee details are very important and should be updated when the member gets married, as it may lead to hassles during an EPF claim.
- Date of joining is another data that, if wrongly recorded, could lead to many issues in the EPF processes. The date is crucial as it is used to calculate EPS pension. It is also important for the calculation of the number of years of EPF contribution, as based on that, it is decided if EPF withdrawal will be tax-free or not.
Procedure to Change Credentials Online
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows its members to make changes in the credentials in EPF's records online. Although the website is still in a transition phase, most services are being moved online. To make changes online, EPFO has introduced the EPFO UAN portal. To access your EPF account through this website, you are required to have a UAN number, your mobile number, and password. UAN is a 12-digit unique number allotted to employees contributing to EPF. The UAN remains the same throughout the career of an employee.
If you want to change your mobile number, you should visit the EPFO UAN portal and click on 'Profile'. Under that tab, you will have the option to change your mobile number. However, it is mandatory to keep your old mobile number active while you make the change.
In case you have forgotten your login password and do not have an active mobile number, you are required to make an online request through the EPF UAN Helpdesk portal. The UAN Helpdesk portal enables you to correct and resolve multiple issues in your EPF account. All you have to do is log on to the EPFO UAN portal and click on the 'Member' tab. Upon clicking on the tab, you are redirected to a page that allows you to make changes in the given list.
Procedures to Change Credentials Offline
EPFO allows you to make changes in your EPF account online through the UAN portal. Changes such as name, date of birth, date of joining, etc., can be made in the following ways:
Name Correction
If your name has been recorded incorrectly in EPFO's records, you will have to submit a joint application through your employer. You are also required to submit supporting documents for a name change. The following documents are accepted to make the change:
- Passport
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter Identity Card
- ESIC Identity Card
- Ration Card
- Bank Passbook copy
- A certificate issued by the Registrar of Birth or Death
- Any education certificate
- Certificate as proof of service in the Central or State Government Organisation
- Letter from a recognized public authority or public servant as proof of identity and residence of the employee
- Copy of telephone bill or water or electricity bill
The following steps need to be taken if you want to change your name in the EPF account:
- Fill in the requisite form with all the required details.
- Sign the duly filled form.
- Obtain signature and seal from your employer in the form.
- Attach a self-attested copy of any of the documents mentioned above.
- Submit the form along with the documents to your employer.
- The application is then sent to the concerned EPFO Field Office by your employer.
Change of Father's or Spouse's Name
The same procedure given above can be followed. You are required to send a joint request on behalf of you and the employer to the concerned EPFO department.
Date of Birth Correction
Following the same procedure above, you can also change your date of birth. The form has an option to make this change. However, you would have to provide the date of birth proof with the application. The above-mentioned documents are allowed to be submitted as date of birth proof.
Correction of Date of Joining/Leaving
The same procedure as above.
Change of Address
The EPFO portal does not allow a change of address through the portal as of now. The change can be made at the time of PF transfer or withdrawal. The only thing that you need to provide is your address proof.
EPF Name Change Rules
As your name has been provided by your employer to the EPFO, a change in your name in the account cannot be done independently. It requires you to give a joint application from you and your employer to correct your name in the EPF account. Only the specified documents listed above are allowed as identity proof to make the change.
Name Correction Due to Marriage
Sometimes after your marriage, you add a surname or title. In these cases, you are required to fill in a prescribed form and submit it to the EPFO. If you change your surname in your bank records or office records, it is mandatory that you make the same change in the EPF database. Along with the specific form to make the change, you are required to provide a copy of the marriage certificate as well. However, if your name does not reflect in your bank account, there is no need to make the change in the EPF account. Your name recorded in the EPF database and the bank account through which you intend to withdraw your PF should match.
Please go through it.
Thanks & Regards,
From,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
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Employee can change basic details like name, date of birth, etc. online. The portal is available at [https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/]. First, log in to your account as an employee, then choose the option to modify basic details and make the necessary changes. The request will be first sent to your employer for approval, and once approved by them, it will then be forwarded to your local EPF office.
Note: You can only change basic details if your Aadhar is not linked to your UAN. If it is already linked, you cannot make changes.
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Note: You can only change basic details if your Aadhar is not linked to your UAN. If it is already linked, you cannot make changes.
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