EPFO: Forgot your PF number? How to find your 15-year-old PF account details?

The concept of UAN (Universal Account Number) in EPF was introduced in 2014. A UAN is a 12-digit unique ID given to every EPF beneficiary. Before the UAN, every employee was given a PF number. But what if you don't even have a PF number? How can you find your lost PF account in such a situation? Let's understand.

In such a situation, you can search for your lost PF account using a few methods:

How to find a 15-year-old PF account?
Before 2014, the concept of UAN did not exist. At that time, employees were given a PF number. This is why EPFO ​​provided the facility to link old PF accounts with UAN. If you don't know your old PF account number or don't have much information, then finding it online is a bit difficult. This is because most of the tools in EPFO ​​are based on the UAN number.

First, you can contact your company. But if the company is also closed, then in such a situation, you can search by entering the Establishment name or the old code.

If you worked after 2014, then your UAN number may have been activated. In this case, you can find your PF account by going to "Know Your UAN" on the EPFO ​​website. After clicking on it, you will have to enter your date of birth, Aadhaar number, and PAN number.

Besides this, you can also file an online complaint. Finally, the only option left is to visit the EPFO ​​office near your home. Even if the company has closed down, your PF account will be safe in one of the offices.

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