How to apply for EPFO / UAN (Provident Fund)
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation · official link, documents, fee & step-by-step — free, no middleman
Manage your PF savings, check your balance/passbook, and claim withdrawals.
Issued by
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
Who it’s for
Salaried employees of covered establishments (UAN given by employer).
Fee
Free
Timeline
Claims in a few days
Apply
Online
Helpline
1800-118-005
↗ Official portal — www.epfindia.gov.in
Documents you need
- UAN (Universal Account Number)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile
- Bank account & KYC
How to apply
- Activate your UAN on the EPFO member portal (UAN given by your employer).
- Complete KYC — Aadhaar, PAN, and bank linking.
- View your passbook and balance.
- Raise online claims for withdrawal or transfer when you change jobs.
This service is free or low-cost on the official government portal — you don’t need a paid agent or middleman.