Struggling with UAN Generation for Old PF Account Due to Demographic Errors – Need Help!

I joined an organization in 2005 and worked for six years. There was no UAN at that time. I later joined a new company where UAN was available and opened a new UAN. Now, I want to apply for the certificate. May I know what is the procedure?

Procedure for Applying for a Scheme Certificate

As per the PF department, I need to create a new UAN for the work done in 2005 for six years and link that UAN to the new UAN (last company worked) and apply for a scheme certificate. When I tried, a demographic error message appears, and I am unable to generate UAN for the old period. After checking the old PF record, I found that my father's name does not match with my PAN card as per the PF record.

Possible Reasons for Demographic Error

Could a PAN card name mismatch be the reason for the demographic error? I am unsure. Usually, errors in Aadhaar, name, date of birth, and mobile number can be the reason, not a PAN card father error. Please advise on why the demographic error appeared and why I failed to generate UAN for the old PF account.

Today From India

Based on your query, it appears you're facing issues while generating a UAN for your old Provident Fund (PF) account due to a demographic error. Here's how you can address this issue:

1. 📝 Verify Your Data: The first step would be to cross-check all the demographic details provided by you. This includes your name, father's name, date of birth, PAN, Aadhar, and mobile number. Any mismatch in these details can lead to a demographic error.

2. 📈 PAN vs PF Records: You have mentioned a discrepancy between your father's name on your PAN card and PF records. Even though it's not common, discrepancies like these can indeed cause issues when generating a UAN.

3. 📞 Contact Your Previous Employer: If you find any discrepancies, reach out to your old employer or the PF office where your old PF account was maintained. They should be able to help you correct the mismatch in the records.

4. 📋 Correct the PAN Details: If the error is on the PAN card, it's advisable to get it corrected. This can be done online through the Income Tax Department's portal.

5. 💼 New UAN: Once the discrepancies are corrected, you should be able to generate a new UAN for your old PF account without any issues.

6. 🔄 Link New UAN with Old UAN: After the new UAN is generated, link it with your old UAN as instructed by the PF department. This will consolidate your PF holdings under one UAN.

7. 📜 Scheme Certificate: Finally, you should be able to apply for a scheme certificate using your linked UANs.

Please remember, any mismatch in your personal details across different official records can lead to problems not just with PF but also with other legal and financial matters. Hence, it's crucial to maintain consistency in your personal details across all records.

I hope this resolves your query. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck! 👍