• Once your employer has verified and found the details matching and legitimate, he/she will digitally attest the document.
• Once your document has been approved, authorities of how to upload KYC for EPF will then verify your approved document to see if there is any mismatch, discrepancies and so on.
• If your documents have not been approved you can contact the EPFO’s helpline - 1800 118 005 -or mail them at uanepf@epfindia.gov.in.
• Once this is all done, if you raise a claim, the verification process will be done in no time and your personal KYC details will be embedded in the EPF UAN system.

Key Points to Note

• While filling the details of your KYC document, one has to make sure that there are no discrepancies with regard to the details that you have entered from your KYC documents such as Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card, driver’s license and so on.
• After you have uploaded your document, the process of approval from your employer will take 2-3 days roughly.

EPF member who have their embedded in the portal usually get their claims, withdrawals, transfers, etc., approved much faster and the process is simpler for both, the employee and the employer.

FAQ’s

1. Is it mandatory to update KYC details online?

No, it is not mandatory to update KYC details online. However, updating KYC will keep your data up to date. It will also help in reducing the time required for transfer of EPF money from one account to another and for EPF withdrawal amount.

2. Do I need to upload documents on the EPFO Portal?

No, you are not required to upload documents on the EPFO Portal. Just the name as per the document and the document number must be specified.

3. How long does it take for KYC documents to be approved?

It generally takes 3 to 5 working days for the documents to be reviewed and approved.

4. To view the status of the documents, am I required to visit the UAN Portal daily?

No, you are not required to visit the UAN portal every day. You will be notified by SMS once the documents are reviewed and approved.

5. Whom should I contact for any queries regarding the UAN EPFO portal?

Regarding queries, you can contact EPFO Helpdesk on their number, which is 1800 118 005. For Technical support, you can contact them on dd.caiu@epfinida.gov.in.