How to merge two UAN numbers ?

Merging two Universal Account Numbers (UANs) is necessary when an individual has multiple UANs due to changing employers and for any other reason.  This helps maintain a unified record and streamline the EPF accounts. Here is a detailed guide for you to know how to merge two UAN numbers.

How to Merge 2 UAN Numbers?

Here’s how you can merge two UANs in India:

• Verify UANs: Ensure you have multiple UANs by checking your UAN details from your EPF account or contacting your previous and current employers. You can also verify UANs through the EPFO portal if you have access.

• Required Documents: Gather necessary documents, including your Aadhaar card, PAN card, and any other identification documents. You will also need details of both UANs you wish to merge.

• Visit EPFO Office: You can visit the nearest EPFO office and submit a request to merge your UANs. Fill out the required form and provide supporting documents. The EPFO office will guide you through the process.

• Online Portal (For Employers): If your current employer is registered with EPFO, you can request them to merge the UANs through the

  EPFO employer portal

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• Fill Out Form 11: When submitting the request, you may need to fill out Form 11 (New Employee Form) and mention the old UAN(s) and new UAN. This form is usually submitted to your employer.

• Submit Proofs: Provide proof of employment and UANs to EPFO. This can include documents from previous and current employers confirming employment and UAN details.

• Check Status: After submitting the request, monitor the status through the EPFO portal or follow up with the EPFO office. The consolidation process may take some time, and you should receive confirmation once it is completed.

• Single UAN: Once merged, only one UAN will be active, and all your EPF contributions and records will be consolidated under this single UAN.

• Check Records: Ensure that all your EPF records and contributions are accurately updated under the consolidated UAN. Verify this with your EPFO account.

• Merging two UANs involves verifying the UANs, submitting the required documents, and requesting consolidation either through your EPFO office or your employer. 

The process helps streamline your EPF records and ensures that all contributions are consolidated under a single UAN for better management and tracking. This is how to merge two UAN numbers.

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Hey friend,

As you must know every working individual gets a unique 12 digit UAN number assigned to them. According to the rules and regulations of EPFO, every PF member should only have one UAN number. In case you have ended up with two numbers, you will need to know how to merge two UAN numbers. Keep reading to know more. 

You can merge your old UAN number by getting your old UAN deactivated and your EPF account transferred to the new one. 

Follow the process given below to deactivate PF UAN account. 

1. E-Mail :

• You can send a mail to uanepf@epfindia.gov.in about multiple UAN. Remember to mention details about your previous and current UAN along with the Member ID.

• The EPFO body will then conduct its verification process.

• Once, all the details have been verified. Your old UAN will be blocked whereas the new one will remain active. 

• You will then have to submit a claim to transfer the EPF to your new account.

There is another answer to how to merge two UAN numbers in EPFO.

1. Transfer :

• You will need to apply for the transfer of the previous EPF. 

• Your previous and current accounts will be identified. 

• Your previous UAN from which EPF transfer will be processed will be deactivated by EPFO.

• You will get an SMS on your registered mobile number for the deactivation status 

• Your new UAN will be updated. 

• This was how to merge two PF UAN numbers. You can speak to your company’s HR department about PF as well.

I hope all your doubts on how to merge two UAN numbers have been answered. 

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