Steps to apply for EPF withdrawal online

Steps to apply for EPF withdrawal online:

Step 1: Go to the UAN portal by clicking here.

Step 2: Log in with your UAN and password and enter the captcha.

Step 3: Then, click on the tab ‘Manage’ and select KYC to check whether your KYC details such as Aadhaar, PAN and the bank details are correct and verified or not.

Step 4: After the KYC details are verified, go to the tab ‘Online Services’ and select the option ‘Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)’ from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: The ‘Claim’ screen will display the member details, KYC details and other service details. Enter the last four digits of your bank account and click on ‘Verify’.

Step 6: Click on ‘Yes’ to sign the certificate of the undertaking and then proceed.

Step 7: Now, click on ‘Proceed for Online claim’.

Step 8: In the claim form, select the claim you require, i.e. full EPF settlement, EPF part withdrawal (loan/advance), or pension withdrawal, under the tab ‘I Want To Apply For’. If the member is not eligible for any of the services like PF withdrawal or pension withdrawal, due to the service criteria, then that option will not be shown in the drop-down menu.

Step 9: Then, select ‘PF Advance (Form 31)’ to withdraw your fund. Further, provide the purpose of such advance, the amount required, and the employee’s address.

Step 10: Click on the certificate and submit your application. You may be asked to submit scanned documents for the purpose you have filled the form. The employer will have to approve the withdrawal request and then only you will receive money in your bank account. It usually takes 15-20 days to get the money credited to the bank account.

Benefits of EPF Withdrawal Online

Making an online EPF withdrawal claim has a number of benefits, some of which are listed below-

• Hassle-free Withdrawal- The online process of EPF withdrawal claim saves you from the hassle of visiting the PF office in person and standing in long queues.
• Reduced Processing Time- With online claims, the amount will be processed and credited into your bank account within 15-20 days of the application. This processing time will further be reduced as per the government plans.
• No need to visit the previous employer for verification- Unlike offline claims, wherein you have to get your documents attested by the employer, online claims get verified automatically. This is especially helpful for people who have moved to a new city as it saves them from the trouble of mailing documents or traveling long distances.