Wrong Name On UAN? Here's How To Instantly Correct On EPFO Portal - Steps

If there is an issue with an incorrect name on the UAN (Universal Account Number), then EPFO Government of India's X account has posted a solution. The post lists documents needed as well as the common changes made to UAN.

Wrong Name On UAN? EPFO Posts Solution

The official account of Official Account of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation(EPFO), Government of India, posted on X, "Incorrect Member Name in UAN? No worries! Submit at least 3 documents (Aadhaar is mandatory) to make major name corrections, such as phonetic changes or expansions. Update online via the Unified Member Portal. #EPFO #EPFOWithYou #HumHainNaa #EPF #ईपीएफओ #ईपीएफ #UAN"

The post also had a poster that listed the requirements of documents and changes that can be made.

Wrong Name On UAN? Documents Needed

List of Documents 

1. Aadhaar (mandatory) 

2. Passport 

3. Death Certificate 

4. Birth Certificate 

5. Driving License 

6. Service photo identity card issued by Central Govt./State Govt./UT Govt/PSU/Banks 

7. Bank Pass Book having name and Photograph Cross Stamped by bank official 

8. PAN Card/e-PAN 

9. Ration/PDS photo Card 

10. Voter ID/e-Voter ID 

11. Pensioner Photo Card/Freedom Fighter Photo Card 

12. CGHS/ECHS/Medi-Claim Card with Photo issued by State/Central Govts/PSUs/Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Card 

13. ST/SC/OBC certificate with photograph 

14. For Full name/first name change requests: PF Member to submit the Gazette notification of new name along with any supporting document of old name with photograph (Even for 1st instance of the Full name/first name change) 

15. Valid Visa along with Foreign Passport (valid only) issued in case of other Foreign Nationals 

16. Freedom Fighter Card having a photo 

17. Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the Government of India 

18. Copy of India (OCI)card Overseas Citizen issued by Government of India 19. Tibetan Refugee Card (Accompanied by one more ID)

At least three of any of the above are required.

Wrong Name On UAN? Major Changes

1.If more than 2 alphabets change and the name also gets changed phonetically or 

2. If less than 2 alphabets change and the name also gets changed phonetically or 

3. If expanding the name.