EPFO Claim Status: Check Your EPF Claim Status 2025

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How to check EPF claim status?

A. Offline EPF claim

To process an offline EPF claim, follow these steps based on your documentation:

1. Composite claim form (Aadhaar):

   • If your Aadhaar and bank details are linked to your Universal Account Number (UAN) on the UAN portal.

   • Complete the form and submit it directly to your local EPFO office without needing employer verification.

2. Composite claim form (Non-Aadhaar):

   • If your Aadhaar or bank details are not linked to your UAN.

   • Fill out the form, get it attested by your employer, and then submit it to your local EPFO office.

Important note: For partial EPF withdrawals, the requirement for supporting certificates has been relaxed. Subscribers can now self-certify their claims, simplifying the withdrawal process.

B. Online EPF claim application

The EPFO offers an online facility to streamline the EPF withdrawal process, making it quicker and more convenient.

Prerequisites for online withdrawal:

• Your Universal Account Number (UAN) must be activated.
• The mobile number used for UAN activation must be active.
• Your UAN should be linked with your KYC details, including Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, and IFSC code.

Prerequisites to check EPF withdrawal status

To monitor the status of your EPF withdrawal claim, make sure you have the following information available:

1. Universal Account Number (UAN)
2. EPFO regional office details
3. Employer information: Details about your current or previous employer.
4. Extension Code (if applicable)

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How to verify EPF claim status online?

There are 2 ways to check EPF claim status online

1. Via the UAN member portal

The online EPF claim status can be verified through the UAN Member Portal using the following steps:

1. Log in to your UAN Member Portal with your UAN and password.
2. Navigate to 'Online Services.'
3. Select 'Track Claim Status.'
4. The comprehensive details of your withdrawal or transfer status will be displayed.

It is important to note that users who opted for an offline claim process should check their claim status on the EPFO's official website, as this portal is not applicable for offline applicants.

2. Via the EPFO portal

Individuals choosing this approach to verify their EPFO claim status online can proceed through the following steps:

1. To check the online EPF claim status through this method, visit the dedicated portal of EPFO.
2. Locate the 'Our Services' option.
3. Under available tabs, click on 'For Employees.'
4. Upon redirection to the next page, select the 'Service' option.
5. Subsequently, access the 'Know your Claim Status' option.
6. Enter your UAN and CAPTCHA in the designated fields.
7. Click on the 'Search' option.
8. Choose 'Member ID.'
9. Finally, click on 'View Claim Status' to monitor the progress of your PF claim.

How to check claim status using the EPF account number without UAN?

Employees can also check their PF claim status online using their PF account number with the following simple steps:

1. Visit the official website of EPFO.
2. Go to the 'Know your Claim Status' page.
3. Open the 'Click Here for Knowing the Claim Status' option.
4. Select your EPF Office State from the drop-down menu.
5. Choose your city from the drop-down menu.
6. Enter your PF account number.
7. Click 'Submit.'

Upon entering accurate details, the applicant's EPFO claim status will immediately appear on the screen. Similarly, individuals who have updated their current mobile number with the UAN can also check their claim status on the Umang App.

Additional read: PF Withdrawal Rules 2025

Steps to check claim status using the UAMNG app

Step 1: Locate the EPFO option on the home page of the Umang App.

Step 2: Choose the 'Employee Centric Services' option.

Step 3: Then, access the 'Track Claim' option.

Step 4: Input your UAN and click on 'Get OTP'.

Step 5: Enter the OTP generated to authenticate and click on the 'Login' option.

By following these steps, employees can access details such as the tracking ID, type of claim, the date the claim was filed, and its current status.

Many applicants prefer the online EPF claim status option due to its convenience, allowing them to complete the process in a matter of minutes. Additionally, there is no need to submit any documents to initiate the claim.

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However, for those who are not entirely comfortable with online methods, alternative options are available for them to choose from.

Check EPF claim status by giving a missed call

Employee can simply give a missed call to 9966044425 from their registered mobile number to check their EPF claim status.

Check EPF claim status by calling EPFO toll free number

To check the status of your EPF withdrawal or transfer claim, simply call the EPFO 24x7 customer care at 1800 118 005.

Check EPF claim status via SMS

To track the status of a EPF claim through SMS, employees must first link their mobile number with the UAN portal. Then, they need to send an SMS to 7738299899 in the format 'EPFOHO UAN LAN', where 'LAN' indicates the preferred language for receiving details.

How to verify PF claim status offline?

Via SMS: Applicants can monitor the progress of their EPF claim by sending an SMS from the mobile number linked to the UAN portal. It is crucial to adhere to the specified SMS format when sending the message to the designated number for accurate tracking of the claim status. For example, the current SMS format is 'EPFOHO UAN LAN,' where 'LAN' denotes the language code chosen by users for accessing their claim details.

The provided table contains information on various languages along with their respective codes:

Through a missed call: Employees also have the option to inquire about their claim status by giving a missed call from their registered mobile number on the toll-free number - 011-22901406. After the call is automatically disconnected, individuals will receive information regarding their PF claim status via an SMS on their registered mobile number.

It is important to note that applicants need to ensure the updated information of their Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account details on the UAN portal for this process.

Who qualifies for EPF claims?

Individuals holding an EPF account are eligible to claim the accrued funds under the following circumstances.

1. Upon retirement
EPF account holders aged 55 or above can claim the entire EPF corpus. However, those who choose early retirement are not permitted to claim the full value.

2. Pre-retirement
Employees aged 54 can claim up to 90% of their EPF corpus if they retire after one year.

3. During unemployment
In the event of unemployment lasting over a month, account holders can claim up to 75% of their EPF corpus. Upon starting a new job, they must transfer 25% to their EPF account. Individuals unemployed for over two months are allowed to claim the entire EPF corpus.

It is important to note that partial withdrawal is permitted only for funding higher education, medical emergencies, or the construction/purchase of a house property.

How to commence the EPF claim procedure?

Before initiating a PF claim, whether through online or offline methods, applicants must submit the relevant claim form to the appropriate authority.

To elaborate, considerations such as the applicant's age, employment status, and reason for withdrawal are taken into account to determine the suitable form for a given case.

The following outlines the appropriate claim form for each situation:

1. Form 13
   Used to transfer the accumulated fund to a new EPF account in the case of a job change.

2. Form 14
   Employed to pay for one's LIC policy.

3. Form 31
   Applied for advance/temporary withdrawal of EPF.

4. Form 10D
   Utilised to claim the pension fund when the account holder is below 58 years of age and has to leave an establishment due to physical disability.

5. Form 20
   Allows a nominee to claim the PF of the deceased EPF member.

6. Form 10C
   Employed to claim Scheme Certificate/Withdrawal Benefit as per the Employees' Pension Scheme.

What are the types of PF Claim Status?

Here are the different types of claim status

1. Payment under process:

• Your claim is still being processed
• The status will change to "Claim Settled" after EPFO transfers money to your bank account

2. Settled:

• Your claim has been accepted and processed by EPFO
• Money has been transferred to the bank, or it will happen soon

3. Rejected:

Your claim could be rejected by your previous or current employer for reasons like:

• Mismatch in details
• Signature discrepancy

4. Not Available:

• The claim is not processed yet