How to Link Aadhaar with EPF Account?

It is not mandatory for employees to link their Aadhaar with their EPF Account. Still it is beneficial to link your Aadhaar with Unique Account Number(UAN) for hassle free tracking and record keeping. UAN stands for Universal Account Number to be allotted by EPFO to each member which gives them control of their EPF account. There are many benefits associated with linking of your 12-digit Aadhaar number to your EPF account. Seeded Aadhaar against activated Universal Account Number (UAN) is mandatory for online claim submission.

You can link Aadhaar with EPF account online as well as offline.

(1) How to Link Aadhaar with EPF Account Online?

In order to link Aadhaar with EPF Account Online, you need not go anywhere. It can be done from anywhere, anytime. The step-by-step process to link Aadhaar with EPF Account Online has been outlined below for your ready reference:

1. Visit https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/ website
2. Enter UAN and password in order to log in to your EPF account
3. Under the "Manage" section, click on the "KYC" option.
4. You will be directed to a page where you find tabs to upload a number of documents to link with your EPF account
5. Select the option "Aadhaar" from those options
6. Write your name as per your aadhaar card and aadhaar number correctly
7. Click on "Save" button
8. After this, your aadhaar number will be verified with UIDAI's database
9. After the successful approval of the KYC document by the employer and UIDAI, your aadhaar will be linked with your EPF account
10. After that you can find "Verified" mentioned against your Aadhaar details

(2) How to Link Aadhaar with EPF Account Offline?

If you want to Link Aadhaar with EPF Account Offline, then you will require to be physically present at any of the EPFO's branches or Common Service Centres and fill up & submit "Aadhaar Seeding Application" form along with necessary documents. The step-by-step process to link Aadhaar with EPF Account Offline has been described below for your ready reference:

1. Visit the EPFO branch or Common Service Centres (CSC) outlet
2. Fill up "Aadhaar Seeding Application" form
3. Mention your relevant details in the form along with UAN and Aadhaar number
4. Enclose self-attested copies of your PAN, UAN and Aadhaar Card with the form
5. Submit the form with enclosed documents to the executive at EPFO branch or Common Service Centres (CSC) outlet
6. Post proper verification, your Aadhaar will be linked with your EPF account
7. You will be sent a notification through an SMS on your aadhaar registered mobile number regarding successful linkage of your Aadhaar with EPF Account