How Can I Correct a Name Mistake in My PF Account? Seeking Guidance from Seniors

Dear Seniors, there is a mistake in my name in my PF account. I want to change the name in my PF account. Please guide me on what I should do.

You can write the letter to the Regional EPF Commissioner through your organization and attach the proof of name.

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Letter to the Regional EPF Commissioner

Dear Regional EPF Commissioner,

I am writing this letter through our organization to formally submit the proof of name as requested. Attached, you will find the necessary documentation to support this update.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to reach out if further information is required.

Sincerely

You can directly approach the RPFO office of your concerned area along with Form 23 (PF Account Slip) issued by RPFO after the submission of Annual Returns to correct your name.

Regards,
V R RAO PULIPAKA

You have to write an application to the RPFC along with your PF slip and the documents supporting the correct spelling of your name. Additionally, personally follow up with the concerned AAO of the PF office.

Thank you.

Dear Seniors, there is a mistake in my name in my PF account. I want to change the name on my PF account. Please guide me on what I should do.

Steps to Change Your Name in PF Account

It is simple to change your name in your PF account. First, you will need to fill out a new declaration form no. 2 and attach your correct name's documents, such as a voter ID and educational documents. Submit all of these along with an application.

You have to approach the RPFC through your employer with the revised Form 2, your last year's Form 23, your payslip, and a bona fide record for your name proof.

Best regards,
Saravanan
Asst. Manager - HR
Thiruvalla, Kerala

Among all the above replies, Mr. Saravanan is right and close to the point regarding the change in the PF account. Additionally, the employer has to reissue Form-5 in the new name of the employee seeking the change.

Regards,
Kumar H P

Hi All, my name also has an incorrect spelling in the PF account. The PF account was created by the company, and the name got misspelled. Should the company be submitting on behalf of the employee for name correction, or does the employee have to submit it themselves? I mean, can I ask our HR department to get it rectified, or do I have to get it done on my own? Please clarify.

Regards,
Ashish

I was working with ASNK School, and in the EPF account, my name's spelling is incorrect.

EPF Account Details

EPF Account No: GJ40040/0571
My Correct Name: Shyamsundar Dash
My Wrong Name in EPF Account: Iqrani - Shyamsunder Das

Please suggest to me how to correct this.

Thanking you.

Regards

Options for Changing Name in PF Account

All those who wish to change their names in the PF, there are 2 simple options that I use:

1) A joint declaration letter, mentioning the wrong details and the correct details. The employee will be required to sign, as well as the employer. (Note: Correction to be done as per Aadhaar card)

2) EPFO has recently implemented an option in the employee PF account to change the basic details as per the Aadhaar card. Therefore, your PF account needs to be activated.

If you require any further assistance, message me.

Regards, Winston D'souza