EPF Withdrawal: How to Fill PF Form & Get Claim Online

 EPF Withdrawal: How to Fill PF Form & Get Claim Online

EPF Withdrawal Online Procedure

In order to withdraw EPF online, you must make sure that your UAN is activated and it is linked with your KYC (Aadhaar, PAN and bank details). If you meet this condition, you can follow the procedure given below to withdraw your EPF online.

Step 1- Sign in to the UAN Member Portal with your UAN and Password.

Step 2- From the top menu bar, click on the ‘Online Services’ tab and select ‘Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)’ from the drop-down menu.

Step 3- Member Details will be displayed on the screen. Enter the last 4 digits of your bank account and click on ‘Verify‘

Step 4- Click on ‘Yes’ to sign the certificate of undertaking and proceed further

Step 5- Now click on the ‘Proceed for Online Claim’ option

Step 6- Select ‘PF Advance (Form 31)’ to withdraw your funds online

Step 7 – A fresh section of the form will open, wherein you have to select the ‘Purpose for which advance is required’, the amount required and the employee’s address

It is worth noting that all options for which the employee is not eligible for withdrawal will be mentioned in red.

Step 8 – Tick on the certification and submit your application

Step 9 – You may have to submit scanned documents depending on the purpose for which you have filled the form

Step 10 – Your employer has to approve your withdrawal request after which the money will be withdrawn from your EPF account and deposited in the bank account mentioned at the time of filling the withdrawal form.

An SMS notification will be sent to your mobile number registered with EPFO. Once the claim is processed, the amount will be transferred to your bank account. Although no formal time limit has been provided by the EPFO, the money usually is credited in 15-20 days