EPF - Is there a time limit for applying for scheme certificate?

raghavant
1.My daughter has left her job after 18 years of service, if she does not withdraw the EPF contribution will she get interested till 58 years or more whenever she withdraws.
2. when should she apply for a scheme certificate & to whom, does she have to go through the last employer or she can apply directly to EPFO, she has a UAN number.
3. she has left 3months back if she joins another employer now or after few years, can she transfer the account to a new employer, or she has to produce a scheme certificate?
3. Is there a time limit for applying for scheme certificate?
4. If she wants to keep the account till 58 age does she have to inform EPFO?
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