There have been a bunch of questions around UAN aka ‘Universal Account Number’, coming in the form of comments on few articles related to Employee Provident Fund here on my blog. This article is aimed at addressing some of the common questions and providing with relevant information about UAN. If you have any specific query related to UAN, feel free to add a comment and I will try my best to answer.
UAN stands for Universal Account Number. The UAN is issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. This number will act as an identity for multiple member IDs allotted to an employee by different establishments. This would be one more addition to all other numbers one may already have! The idea behind coming up with one more number is to link multiple identification numbers allotted by many employers to an individual under a single Universal Account Number (UAN). To explain it better, let me quote the example of multiple PF account numbers provided by various employers to an individual during the employment tenure. Every time an individual quits the employment with one organization and joins another, a new PF is assigned. With this UAN, an individual can link all the previous EPFO accounts and ensure a smoother transfer/withdrawal of PF amounts as needed. If a member is already allotted UAN, then he/she is required to provide the same on joining new establishment to enable the employer to in-turn mark the new allotted Member Identification Number (Member Id) to the already allotted UAN.
How do I get my UAN? Initially UAN is allocated only to an employee who is in active service with an employer between 01-Jan-2014 and 30-Jun-2014. This newly generated UAN for an employee is communicated to employers alone and will not be directly available/communicated to an individual by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Employees should contact their respective employer to obtain UAN.
Since this UAN is being put into effect in a phased manner, there will be some delays for sure in getting all the previous accounts linked. To know if you have been assigned with a UAN, follow this link and provide your current PF number. If you have been assigned a UAN, you get the confirmation message of ‘Your UAN is allotted, kindly get your UAN No. from your employer.’ Upon getting the UAN, an individual is required to complete some more verification by submitting an existing photo and address identity proof to have it activated for future use.
While registering for UAN, note of the following:
• Obtain UAN from your employer alongwith your member ID.
• Your mobile number would be required to activate registration.
• Given mobile number can be used for one UAN registration only.
• You can view the passbooks of the EPF accounts tagged with UAN.
I hope this article was of some help to get you started with UAN and there by to link all your previous PF accounts with one single identity. If you have any further questions or insights you want to share with rest of the readers on this blog, please share your thoughts in the form of comments below. This will surely help many people!
Rahul says
Dear sir
I want to delete my uan number because my name and some other information is wrong in it.
i also join the new job for that i want a new uan number in which my name and other information can be corrected.
Thanks and regards
Shubham says
Dear Sir
I have worked with an Organization for 3 months Feb-May 2014 and they have provided me Member ID.
Due to some reason, I have left the job(due to some reason) and get my entire PF debited from my earlier PF Account.
Now I am not aware of UAN nor my Former Employer told me and I am about to start new Job where I have not shown previous job details. Now when new Employer will open my PF Account is there any possibility that new Employer would get to know about previous Employment because of Seeding of any KYC like PAN Card which new Employer probably would use.
Please do reply.
Ravi says
Dear
If possible to delete UAN number ?
I want Re-open with my next organization.
Kindly please guide the matter.
Awaiting for your valuable response.
Thank you.
Ravi says
Dear Sir
I abscond my organization which having 2 years bond and employer generated UAN number for me, If I join a new organization with this UAN number what is draw back for me. Example PAN card number linked with UAN number I am thinking this one draw back I have. (Thought not exactly)
Kindly could you please let me know what else.
How to clear this without any problem to my current organization.
venky says
I got my UAN no. But overthere DOB is incorrect and husband’s name it is showing as fathers name and I have told so many time to my employer and my employer summit document at PF office. But I’m not getting proper solution yet. Please help me how can I change my details.
Thanks
Mohit Agarwal says
sir, I have left my company in june 2013 , since then i am preparing for exam, do i get a uan since i am not in active service??Whether on joining other company in future do i have to get uan no. from my first employer
Sameer says
Great initiative by Govt and very comprehensive coverage…
Soumen Singh says
My co. name is Trade & Technology Pvt. Ltd. My monthly PF amount has been deducted from my salary every month by my employer but still now I haven’t got my UAN no. & to know my UAN no. I have already asked to my Company account person & he answered me I don’t know & there is some problem in UAN registration & I will be delivered in time but 5 months is already over. Please will somebody help me to know my UAN no? I will be obliged if I get my UAN no.
Vivek sharma says
I have given filled form of uan to my college 6 months ago.even now also I didn’t get my uan n still it is showing uan under progress.when can I get my uan..plz reply asap..
Surajkumar says
Hello, I have changed my mobile number and forgot the password to login UAN. Now I am unable to login to UAN account can anyone help me out
Thanks
Surajkumar
Jogendra says
I have UAN generated from my previous employer. But my current employer is not able to link my current EPF account to this UAN number. (They receive an error indicating “Previous details against the entered UAN are incomplete, so the entered UAN cannot be linked to the current member id” ) I had uploaded KYC documents just after 2 months after leaving my previous employer.
My question is, whose responsibility is to approve my KYC documents, who can assist me on this issue?
Rupali says
My registered mobile number has been revoked so that i am unable to login or reset password. Please suggest me how i can update my mobile no in UAN accout. Thanks
Amardeep Kaur says
I lost my UAN number. Please help me.
Ashish Malakar says
Hello,
If you have your PF Account No or Member Id ,
You can just visit this link
and from there you can know your UAN No easily
Rajesh Kumar Roy says
Sir, I have my UAN number but have forgotten. Please help me to get it.
Vicky says
I have UAN generated from my previous employer. But my current employer is not able to link my current EPF account to this UAN number. (They receive an error indicating “Previous details against the entered UAN are incomplete, so the entered UAN cannot be linked to the current member id” ) I had uploaded KYC documents just after 2 months after leaving my previous employer.
My question is, whose responsibility is to approve my KYC documents, who can assist me on this issue?
Tapas Sarkar says
Hi Mohan,
This is Tapas here, I am currently working in a Tea Estate as a PF officer. I am facing difficulties generating UAN code for our employee. Please help me to know the process of generating a UAN code.
Thank you & Regards
Tapas Sarkar
Anju Singh says
Dear sir, I am Anju Singh i have missed my uan registered mobile number & my uan login password how can i open my uan id. please help me .
Durga Prasad Mahapatra says
Dear sir, I am durga prasad mahapatra i have missed my uan registered mobile number & my uan login password how can i open my uan id. please help me .
Sonia says
if any employees under NPS scheme can we are alloted UAN .
Binay Kr. Mandal says
please guide me how to see the details of my PF account’s balance
Amol says
my no alredy register in epfo. How to get UAN number??
Gopinath Das says
Dear Sir,
My registered mobile no. missed. How I change my mobile no in PF-UAN .
Request to suggest how change the same.
Regards,
Gopinath Das
firoz khan says
Hi,I have my UAN number but forgot my password and the registered mobile number which i used for UAN is also block as i am using another number..How can i retrived a new password in my new mobile number??Please help?
Ravindra says
I got my UAN no. But overthere my name and DOB is incorrect and I have told so many time to my employer and my employer summit document at PF office. But I’m not getting proper solution yet. Please help me how can I change my details.
Thanks
Bhawna says
Hi,I have my UAN number but forgot my password and the registered mobile number which i used for UAN is also block as i am using another number..How can i retrived a new password in my new mobile number??Please help?
Devender Jaswal says
i have got my uan no. & plz send my all information & statements in monthly my e-mail address
Nelson Williams says
I have PF no. under S.K. Industries, Malanpur, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, I have joined 01 November 2014 this organization, regarding i did’nt get my UAN No. sofar. so let me know how it can be taken through email as provide you in your enquiry.
swapan das says
Dear sir,
We have received UAN nos.(11 digit),
How can be check pf balence by UAN.
numers. FOR Gujarat states
Regards
kashinath das
J.S.Kolewar says
This is fun with UAN account holders because I am trying to know my pf balance but I not get my balance till date
Tiru says
I lost my UAN number and now i would like to know how to retrieve my lost UAN number
Godji says
How to upload photo in UAN card?
Diana says
Hi,I have my UAN number but forgot my password and the registered mobile number which i used for UAN is also block as i am using another number..How can i retrived a new password in my new mobile number??Please help?
Vikas K says
Hi
I have 4 PF a/c numbers and out of 4 one is linked to UAN. I want link other 3. Can u pls suggest me the procedure to link the same?
Reason for having 4 PF a/c numbers is …once employer changed the entity’s name and couple of times i have resigned & joined back the same employer.
Neeraj Kumar says
I have a doubt. how can i know my uan no. ? please suggest me
Mohan says
Hi Neeraj, Please check your current payslip. If you are already allotted, you will have it mentioned in the payslip. If not, check with your company payroll team. They should be able to provide you more details.
Vishal Sehgal says
What if the current employer does not connect the employee UAN with its own and in employees’s UAN account the name of previous employer is shown as current employer.
Is there any provision which lays time limit for connecting the UAN with the present employer.
Jaiveer Singh says
Myself having three P F Account in three company.
Please guide , how i can put in one Universal P F Account.
Akash Sharma says
Hi,
I have a doubt.
As I looked for UAN availability for my previous EPF account, I was able to find my UAN. By this time, my current employers had already initiated UAN creation for my new PF Account since I was unable to provide UAN details in time. Now I wonder that two UAN accounts will be created.
Can two UAN accounts be merged into one? Or will I have to delete one and associate its PF account with the UAN I want to continue with?
Prad says
I have the same issue: stuck with two UAN’s.
Question: How to merge/delete in case of duplicate UAN’s?
Tags: Duplicate UAN, Two UAN, Multiple UAN per PAN / person, Delete / Merge UAN
Mr. Mohan / Anyone who knows – awaiting your response. Thanks in advance.
Swamy says
I dont know my UAN no, how can i get my UAN no. please tel me..
Sunil Patel says
I have already my uan number but I don’t known my password or mobile no. for know pf amount
so how get solve this matter? please guide me
Sanjeev Verma says
Dear sir,
We have received UAN nos.(11 digit), How can be check pf balence by UAN. numers. FOR Gujarat states
Regards
SANJEEVVERMA
Anshu prasad says
How to get una no ?? And from where ??
Dinesh says
How to get my member ID?
Dilip Chanda says
Dear Sir/Madam i saw your UNA PF so i want to make that UNA PF card. but sir i am not a govt servant i am a private servant so can i make that UNA PF card please sir tall me i am waiting for your reply.
Thank you
Sagar says
Hi, I am having UAN and i want to delete it. is it possible to do so. Also i wanted to reopen it with other company. is it possible to do so.
Thanks,
Sagar.
Shubham says
i din’t get my UAN Number till now.
Dilip says
Dear Sir,
I have an UAN when working with a company A and now I have joined company B and asked company A to settle my account. Now before settling my previous account can Company B apply for opening an account an will they know about my previous account. Please suggest what has to be done.
Thank you and best regards
Rajath says
Hi,
I got my UAN on 21-Oct-2014….but my amount is not transfered as of today (15-Apr-2015). what should I do? how do I know what is my balance?
Thanks
Rajath
Bhavik Upadhyay says
I got my UAN number.
appanna says
Sir i have an uan but ihave forgotten my request id how do i get please help
Changesh Khan says
Hi Sir, The request status of my UAN says that “Request for UAN for this Member Id is already under process.(through ECR)”
This request was initiated by my previous employer. But I have left the company few months back and I don’t know whether this request would be completed properly and is not providing the UAN number. Now I want to link the previous company’s PF account to my new account. Now the current employer is asking for UAN number. What to do? Badly need your help.
Sandhya says
Thank you very much for this info mohan. I am able to get my UAN by following the instructions on this article. Also, I got to know my current balance in PF account which is up to date. Thank you so very much.