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08-10-2026

EPFO • Profile Correction

How to Correct Name, Date of Birth and Father's Name in PF (UAN) Account (2026)

A small mismatch in your name, date of birth or father's name between Aadhaar and your PF account can stop KYC approval, transfers and final settlements. EPFO corrects these through the Joint Declaration facility on the Member Portal. This guide explains who can correct what online, who approves it, the documents that are accepted and how to fix problem cases.

Key Features

Corrections are filed online on the EPFO Member Portal under Manage → Joint Declaration (older guides call it Modify Basic Details).
You can correct name, gender, date of birth, father's name, relationship, marital status, nationality, date of joining and date of leaving.
If your UAN is Aadhaar-based (generated on or after 1 October 2017), most fields are checked against Aadhaar and can be approved online, often without an employer or documents.
Older UANs, or those not validated with Aadhaar, may need the employer's approval or a physical request at the EPFO office.
Name and date of birth changes are meant to be one-time corrections, so get the supporting record right before you file.
Employer-routed requests typically take about 20 to 25 days. There is no government fee.

First Step: Fix Aadhaar Before PF

EPFO now validates your profile against Aadhaar. If the mistake is in Aadhaar itself, correct Aadhaar at UIDAI first. Fixing PF to match a wrong Aadhaar only doubles the work.
Compare your e-Aadhaar with your UAN profile (View → Profile) and note exactly which field differs: name, date of birth or father's name.

Which Category Are You In?

Category	Who	How the correction works
A	UAN generated on or after 1 Oct 2017 (Aadhaar-based)	Fully online. Most fields are self-approved against Aadhaar
B	UAN generated before 1 Oct 2017, with Aadhaar-validated details	Online. Some fields self-approved, others go through the employer
C	UAN not validated with Aadhaar, or special cases	Physical Joint Declaration form submitted through the employer to the EPFO office

Documents Accepted

Correction	Documents (any one, as the portal asks)
Name	Aadhaar match (no document needed in Category A), passport, birth certificate, PAN, school leaving certificate. For a full name change, a Gazette notification of the new name
Date of birth	Birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, board marksheet, passport, PAN. A medical certificate with a notarised affidavit is a fallback when nothing else exists
Father's / mother's name	Aadhaar showing the parent's name, PAN, Class 10 or 12 marksheet with the parent's name, driving licence, passport, birth certificate

For a large change in date of birth (reports mention more than 3 years), EPFO accepts only a stricter list, mainly the birth certificate from the Registrar. Keep it ready.

Process: File the Correction Online

Log in to the EPFO Member Portal (unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in) with your UAN, password and captcha.
Go to Manage and open Joint Declaration.
Select the Member ID or profile you want to correct and verify the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
Choose the field (name, date of birth or father's name) and enter the correct value exactly as it appears in your proof or Aadhaar.
If the portal asks for a document, upload it as one clear PDF.
Submit. Aadhaar-matched changes in Category A can be approved straight away. Others appear in your employer's login for approval, and then at the EPFO office if needed.
Track the request under Update Details → Pending Requests. Once done it moves to Processed Requests. Check View → Profile to confirm the change.

Tricky Cases and Solutions

Employer is not approving: Most delays sit in the employer's queue. Remind HR first. If it stays stuck, raise a grievance on the EPFO grievance portal with your request number.
Old company has closed: This needs the physical route with attestation, for example by a magistrate or gazetted officer, submitted at the EPFO office. Contact your EPFO office or helpline 14470.
Request rejected: Read the rejection reason, correct the document (clear scan, matching spelling) and file again. Do not file repeatedly without fixing the cause.
You already used the one-time correction: Repeat changes to name or date of birth may be blocked. Approach the EPFO office with strong documents such as a birth certificate.
Several old member IDs have different spellings: Profile fields like name sit at UAN level, but employment details are per member ID. Check each old account in View → Service History.

Important Points

Do not pay any agent for a “guaranteed” correction. Only EPFO and your employer can approve it.
Keep the name, date of birth and father's name the same on Aadhaar, PAN, bank account and PF.
Fix profile mismatches before filing a claim. Name mismatch is among the most common reasons for rejected claims.
EPFO revises these procedures from time to time. The current portal screens and EPFO circulars prevail.

Need Help?

If your name, date of birth or father's name is mismatching in PF, or you need help with Aadhaar or document corrections, contact Emitrawala.com. Our team will be happy to help you.

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