EPF claim status 2024: How to check, track, and manage your provident fund claims

Learn how to check and track your EPF claim status online and offline in 2024. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using the EPFO portal, UAN portal, UMANG app, and SMS services to monitor your EPF withdrawal requests

EPF Claim Status

Employees can verify the status of their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal requests through various methods. With the implementation of the Universal Account Number (UAN), the process of withdrawing EPF funds has become more efficient and accessible online.


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UAN Activation

Before initiating an EPF claim online, employees must activate their UAN through the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) portal.

Required Details for Checking EPF Claim Status

To check the status of their EPF claim, employees need the following:

  • Company details
  • Extension code (if applicable)
  • Employer's EPF Regional Office
  • Universal Account Number (UAN)

For more information, refer to related topics like UAN Registration, UAN Login, PF Balance Check, and PF Passbook.

How to Claim EPF Offline

There are two types of Composite Claim Forms based on Aadhaar seeding:

  1. Composite Form - Aadhaar Seeding: If your UAN is activated and Aadhaar and bank details are seeded in the UAN portal, use the Composite Claim Form (Aadhaar). Submit the form to the EPFO office without needing your employer’s signature.
  2. Composite Form—Non-Aadhaar Seeding: If Aadhaar and bank details are not seeded, use the Composite Claim Form (Non-Aadhaar). Submit the form with your employer’s attestation to the EPFO office.

Methods to Check EPF Claim Status

  1. Online Check:
    • Visit the EPFO website.
    • Navigate to For Employees under Our Services.
    • Select Know Your Claim Status from the Services section.
    • Enter your UAN and CAPTCHA details, then click Search.
    • Input your PF number, establishment code, PF office, and state, then click Submit to view the claim status.
  2. UAN Portal:
    • Log in to the EPFO UAN Portal with your UAN, password, and CAPTCHA.
    • Go to Track Claim Status under Online Services to view your claim status.
  3. Missed Call:
    • Place a missed call from your registered mobile number to 011-22901406. Ensure your mobile number is linked to your UAN and that your bank account, PAN, and Aadhaar details are updated in the UAN portal.
  4. SMS:
    • Send an SMS to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number in this format: EPFOHO UAN LAN, where LAN is the language code (e.g., HIN for Hindi, ENG for English).
  5. UMANG App:
    • Download the UMANG app from the Play Store or App Store.
    • Log in using your MPIN or OTP.
    • Select Employee Centric Services and then Track Claim to view the status.

Types of EPF Claim Status

  • Payment under Process
  • Settled
  • Rejected
  • Not Available


FAQs on EPF Claim Status

  1. Eligibility to Claim EPF: Employees over 58 years old who have retired can claim EPF. Those with over 10 years of service are eligible for 90% of their EPF as a monthly pension.
  2. Claim Form Submission Methods: Claims can be submitted online or offline. Online submissions include nonrefundable advances and pension withdrawals. Offline forms require the employer’s attestation in some cases.
  3. Raising Grievances: Grievances can be raised on the EPFO Grievance Management System or at the Regional PF office.
  4. Pending PF Claim: Contact the PF office or employer if your claim is pending beyond the processing time.
  5. Claim Status Under Process: Processing delays may occur at the PF office. The payment will be credited once processing is complete.
  6. Forms 10C and 19: Form 10C is for pension withdrawal, and Form 19 is for Provident Fund withdrawal.
  7. Claim Settlement Time: Claims are generally settled within 20 days.
  8. Employer’s Attestation: No attestation is needed if your UAN is activated and linked to your Aadhaar and bank account. Attestation is required for specific forms.
  9. Employer’s Contribution: It is illegal for employers to reduce their contribution to EPF.
  10. Contributions After Resignation: Contributions stop once you leave the company, as there is no matching employer contribution.
  11. Pension Withdrawal by Widow/Children: The pension must be withdrawn from the same bank and location.
  12. Approval Notification: You will receive an SMS once your PF withdrawal is approved.
  13. NEFT Settlement Time: NEFT payments may take up to three days. The full settlement process generally takes around 20 days.
  14. Withdrawal When Jobless: EPF can be withdrawn if the employee has been without a job for more than two months.
  15. Adding Employer’s Details: If details are missing, contact the employer for verification or address discrepancies.