Forgot UAN Number? Find Your UAN Online

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a vital 12-digit identification number allotted to each member of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Your UAN provides a unified portable identity that consolidates all your previous PF accounts into one. Without the UAN, you cannot access important PF services like checking your balance, obtaining your passbook, transferring accounts, or withdrawing your PF amount. Unfortunately, it is common to forget or misplace your UAN number, especially if you’ve changed jobs frequently.

Don’t worry – there are multiple straightforward methods to find your forgotten UAN number quickly, which we will cover step-by-step in this guide.

Steps To Recover UAN Number Online

  1. First of all, visit the official EPFO website and click on the Know Your UAN number.

2. Now, enter your ten digits mobile number linked with your EPFO account.

3. Now verify your mobile number with OTP and click on Submit tab.

4. After that, you need to enter your name and date of Birth. Choose anyone from Aadhaar, PAN Card, or Member ID in the next section. After entering all the required, click on Show Mu UAN.

5. That’s It! You have successfully recovered your UAN number, and a popup will come on your screen along with your UAN number. Just take a screenshot or write it down anywhere for future reference.

Know Your UAN Number via SMS

The easiest way to instantly retrieve your forgotten UAN is to give a missed call to the EPFO helpline number 011-22901406 from your registered mobile number. Within a minute or two, you will receive an SMS with all your PF account details, including member ID, account number, and importantly – your 12-digit UAN number.

This instant missed call facility works for mobile numbers already registered with your PF account. If you’ve changed your mobile number, follow the other recovery processes mentioned below.

Find UAN Number Using Aadhaar Card

Your Aadhaar card can be very useful for finding your UAN number online if it is already linked to your PF account. Here is the step-by-step process:

  • Go to the EPFO Member Portal and click on ‘Know Your UAN’ under Important Links.
  • Enter your Aadhaar number along with name, mobile number, date of birth and captcha code.
  • You will receive an OTP on your mobile which you need to enter to validate.
  • After OTP validation is successful, your 12 digit UAN number will be displayed on screen.

If your Aadhaar is not already linked to your PF account, you can submit a request to your employer or directly at a PF office to link it first. This Aadhaar-UAN linking guide covers the detailed process.

Retrieve UAN Using PAN Card

If Aadhaar is unavailable, you can also find your forgotten UAN number using your PAN card. The steps are similar:

  • Visit the EPFO Member Portal and select ‘Know Your UAN’.
  • Enter your PAN number along with full name, mobile, DOB and captcha code.
  • Validate the OTP sent to your mobile.
  • Your UAN will be displayed on successful verification.

Ensure your PAN is linked to your account beforehand. If not, submit a request for linking as per EPFO guidelines.

Recover UAN Via PF Member ID

If you don’t have Aadhaar or PAN linked, don’t worry – you can find your UAN using just your PF member ID:

  • On the UAN Member Portal, select ‘Know Your UAN’ and choose member ID option.
  • Enter your 12 digit member ID along with name, mobile, DOB and captcha code.
  • Validate the OTP received and your UAN will be shown.

You can find your PF member ID on your pay slips, annual statements or by contacting your employer or EPFO regional office directly.

Additional Ways to Find Forgotten UAN

Along with the online UAN recovery process, here are some other options:

  • Contact your HR department – As an employee, your company’s HR department will have your PF details, including your UAN number.
  • Check old payslips – Some companies print the UAN on monthly payslips, so dig through your old slips.
  • Refer saved EPFO SMS – The UAN is often sent in PF balance or contribution SMSes from EPFO, so check old mobile messages.
  • Visit PF Office – As a last resort, you can submit a request at your nearest EPFO office to retrieve your forgotten UAN. Carry an ID proof.

In short, there are many direct ways to find your lost UAN number through online portals, SMS, employer records, documents or EPFO offices. Follow the suitable process based on your linked IDs and records.

What If I Don’t Have My Registered Mobile Number?

Your registered mobile number is necessary for some UAN recovery methods like missed calls and OTP validation. But don’t worry – you can find your UAN without your registered mobile number too.

Just use the ‘Know Your UAN’ facility on the EPFO portal using your linked Aadhaar, PAN, or PF member ID. The process remains the same, except that:

  • You will have to enter an alternate mobile number to receive the OTP.
  • Remember to enter the correct mobile number you have access to when requesting the OTP.
  • You can also use a relative’s or friend’s mobile number to receive the OTP for UAN retrieval.

As long as you have your Aadhaar, PAN, or Member ID, you can find your forgotten UAN without your registered mobile number.

What If I Forgot My UAN Password?

Along with the UAN number, you may have also forgotten your UAN portal login password. Not to worry – recovering your password is straightforward:

  • On the EPFO portal, click on the ‘Forgot UAN Password’ option.
  • Enter your UAN number and validate with OTP.
  • Set a new password as per the password policy.
  • Your new UAN login password will be set instantly.

Going forward, make sure to save your password securely so you don’t have to reset it frequently.

How to Find UAN if KYC Details Not Linked?

To find your UAN online, at least one KYC document (Aadhaar, PAN or Member ID) must be linked to your PF account. If no KYC is linked, here is what you can do:

  • Visit your nearest EPFO office with a copy of your Aadhaar. Submit a request to link it to your PF account. Once linked, you can retrieve your UAN online using Aadhaar.
  • Contact your employer – As they handle your PF payroll and contributions, they will have your employee PF details including UAN number.
  • Check old company records – For previous employers, reach out to their HR team if still operating. Else, dig up old payslips, offer letters, or PF statements for your UAN.

Without any linked ID, your last resort is to depend on physical records or employer assistance to find your forgotten UAN number.

How to Consolidate Multiple UAN Numbers?

Over your career, you may have been allotted multiple UAN numbers by different employers, leading to multiple PF accounts. This can make tracking your overall PF balance tedious.

Here is how you can consolidate all your old PF accounts into one unified UAN number:

  • First, ensure your main UAN is activated and KYC is linked.
  • On EPFO portal, select ‘One Employee – One EPF Account (Transfer of Account)’.
  • Enter your current UAN, previous PF account number(s), IFSC code, Aadhaar and OTP.
  • EPFO will transfer and merge all your old accounts into the new UAN.
  • You can track your complete PF balance in one place going forward.

This UAN consolidation guide covers the detailed steps with screenshots.

Having just one active UAN across all your PF accounts makes it easier to keep track of your overall balance, seamlessly switch jobs, make withdrawals or transfers, and avail of online services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have two UANs – how do I find my old one?

A: If you know your previous employer and PF account number, you can find the old UAN using EPFO’s ‘Know Your UAN’ tool. Else, contact your past company’s HR department or check old records.

Q: Can I withdraw the PF amount without the UAN number?

A: No, the UAN is mandatory to withdraw your EPF balance both online and offline. First, recover your lost UAN before initiating a PF claim.

Q: How many UANs can be allotted to an individual?

A: You can be allotted multiple UANs over your career by different employers. However, going forward with UAN-Aadhaar linking mandated, you will get only one UAN mapped to your Aadhaar ID.

Q: What if my employer shut down? How do I find UAN?

A: If your company shut down, visit the EPFO regional office where the firm was registered. Submit a request to retrieve your UAN by providing employee details.

Q: I changed jobs but have no UAN. How can I transfer PF amount?

A: Without the UAN, you cannot transfer your PF amount online. First, recover your UAN through your previous employer or EPFO office before initiating a transfer.

Q: How long does it take to receive UAN after PF registration?

A: Once your employer registers you with EPFO, the UAN is allotted instantly. However, your employer may take up to 1 month to share your UAN as per the process.

Conclusion

Your UAN is the key to accessing your EPF account and services – so make sure to save it securely. If you lose your UAN, don’t panic – just follow the suitable retrieval process outlined above based on your linked KYC documents. The widespread methods range from missed call facilities, online portals, employer records, physical documents, and direct EPFO assistance.

With multiple options to find your forgotten UAN number, you can get back access to your unified PF account easily. Having an activated UAN linked with Aadhaar and mobile number will further simplify the recovery process. Avoid having multiple unmerged UANs and consolidate them for convenient PF tracking and portability across employers.

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132 thoughts on “Forgot UAN Number? Find Your UAN Online”

  1. Losing track of my UAN number was stressful, but your article was a great help in recovering it. The step-by-step process was easy to follow, and I managed to retrieve my UAN without any hassle. This is going to be my go-to resource for any future UAN issues. Thank you!

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    • That’s great to hear! I’m so glad that the article was able to help you and that you were able to get your UAN without any issues. Please let us know if there’s anything else we can do to help in the future.

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    • Aapke saath khushi hui! Aapko bhi life easy karne ka mauka mila. Umeed hai ki aapko UAN number recover karne mein koi dikkat na ho.

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  2. This article is a lifesaver! I’ve been stressing about forgetting my UAN number, especially with all the job changes I’ve had. The step-by-step guide is super clear and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing such a comprehensive resource. I’ll definitely bookmark this for future reference.

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  3. I appreciate the multiple methods you’ve provided to recover the UAN number. It’s great to know there are so many ways to retrieve it, especially using Aadhaar and PAN. The missed call facility is a neat feature too. Thanks for making this daunting task seem so simple!

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    • You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. It’s important to know all these methods for recovering UAN numbers, especially since it’s such a crucial part of filing taxes. I’m glad to have made it easier for you.

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  4. Fantastic guide on recovering a forgotten UAN number! Your step-by-step methods, especially using various ID proofs like Aadhaar and PAN, make the process seem so straightforward. It’s great to have such a clear, concise resource for such an essential task in managing our EPF accounts. Thanks for sharing this valuable information in a user-friendly manner!

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  7. i am BUDDHIRAJU VENKATA SRI RANGA SATYA NAGESWARA RAO FORGOT MY UAN NUMBER I HAVE LEFT MY JOB IN THE YEAR 2014 HOW TO GET MY UAN PF ACCOUNT NUMBER

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    • Mai Ravindra pratap singh chandel shri jagdish singh chandel apna job 2mont pahle chod diya hu mera uaan pf khata no kaise prapt karu

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  8. Hi, I am a homemaker. I tried all the above methods but it says there isn’t any UAN number with these details. This is in regards to the job that I did 2 years ago.
    Also regarding my job around 15 years ago, there is no UAN number on the payslip, and my mobile number and mail id have changed.
    How can I get both these PF details. Please guide.
    BTW, regarding the job 2 years ago, I had mentioned that I do not have any UAN number while joining as I did not have any previous details.

    If you can still guide and help me out, that would be really nice. Thank you

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  10. my name is Zameer Ahmad I dont have pf number but not regester my pf what we can do please give me suggestion to me sir please help me sir
    i need very urgent pf number how can apply please tell me i kindly request please help i send to details to u help me sir
    my adhar number is 978045100832
    my ph number is 8978730851
    my Dob is 05-01-1990
    my pan card number DXKPA4912F
    my father name s Nazeer Ahmad
    present iam working in chandana brothers patny center secundrabad

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  11. I was a Kingfisher Airlines staff and the company closed in 2012,now I want to recover my PF account and withdraw

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  12. I have my of but I have to join and required my UAN number and it is not mentioned on my payslip too.so pls find my UAN number for finding d another job.

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  13. I have lost my registered mobile no with pf, I have adhar card and pan card how can I get my UNA no please suggest.

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  14. Friends i am working in a bank .bank name-state bank of india
    Iam a security guard of this bank
    But i am reiterd but my uan number i dont know and my rejisterd mobile number is lost
    How to its reocver please help me

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  15. I have pf no. In my pay slip but there is no UAN also my registered mobile no. is no more working and my HR is on leave now how can I get my problem solved

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  16. Hi,

    My previous organization created one uan number and current organization created another uan number, but I know only current uan number, can you help me to find old uan number?

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  17. My name is marisetty nagaraju s/o seshagirirao.
    I have worked in Ganapathy Remedies (p) ltd ,chennai base pharmaceutical company as medical representative Rajahmundry location A.P.upto 2002 ,i have resghined from Ganapathy Remedies (p) ltd.
    i have taken loan fromy pf amount to purchase house (flat) during i have worked in Ganapathy Remedies (p) ltd.
    i have forgotten my pf account nembar and UAN nbar.
    Company also cloused theire oparetions.
    sir please suggest me to get my pf nbar and uan nembar.

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  18. I have worken in Ganapathy remedies (p) ltd.Chennai base pharmaceutical campany up to 2002 .rajahmundry A.p location.
    I have taken loan rs 90 000 thousand to purchase one flat from my pf amount.
    after that i have resghined from Ganapathy remedies.
    Recently i have enwuired about the company to know my pf uan nembar.
    But the company cloused theire oparetions.
    so pleasr give guidence to get my pf account UAN nembar.

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  19. Hi I am VASANTHAKUMAR from Chennai Tamilnadu was 2015 I worked in Private company already they give me UAN Nbr but I can’t Remember and My Registered mobile number Also Changed what to do Please advice

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  20. My name is kiran bapurao kempanar, I was worked in domestic call centre at pune, Maharashtra. That company name is ” Andromeda marketing pvt ltd. ” Before 2009 nd today 2022, so i know about that so long time,,, but also visited at pune epf office, but cant get any info,,
    So plz anyone help me, I lost my EPF number, UAN num any details,,, and also not withdraw any amount of EPF account. …

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  22. From 2017 – 2018 (1 year) I worked in a financial company and had a EPF cuttings for 1 year with my registered company. After 2018 I resigned my job and didn’t worked in any other company as I was busy with my freelance works. And its been 3 years I forgot about my UAN and Now as I am following step by step process to know my UAN registered number their was an SMS receiving my mobile wasn’t registered with any UAN Number May I know what I can do further and help out from this problem. Plz email sra1ksk@gmail.com

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  23. My husband got VRS in 2000 at the age of 40. Now he is 61. Still date we didn’t apply for EPFS. When we start to apply they ask UAN number. In 2000 this process was not there. Now the company also closed. We can’t get signature from HR. What we want to do to get Pension from EPF?
    Kindly help us in this matter.

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  24. I have change my previous no , that was linked with my p.f.. at present I m suffering that my u a n no forget. Any person can help me. 8961186839

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  25. I applied three time to avail my pf but no success. I really don’t know what went wrong? Now it has been 9 years and I have change my mobile number, forgot UAN number and change the city. How can I get my pf please help.

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    • நான் ஒரு உணவகத்தில் வேலை செய்தேன். ஆனால் அந்த கணக்கு என்னிடம் இல்லை.அதை மீட்டெடுக்க‌ முயன்ற போது புதிய கணக்கு உருவாகிவிட்டது.நான் ஆதார் கணக்கில் உருவாகி விட்டது

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