In today’s time, whatever job people are doing, they know well about EPFO. Private company employees contribute to EPF to avail pension after retirement. When employees retire, EPF also gives the benefit of pension along with lump sum amount. But if you have a change in the name or date of birth in the EPF account and you want to update it sitting at home, then you can easily do it.

However, sometimes there is some lapse and the name or date of birth is wrong uploaded. In such a situation, it is very important to update it, otherwise there may be difficulty in withdrawing money further. There is no need to upset to update. You can rectify your mistake by visiting the unified portal in it. You can do it online sitting at home, let’s know how step by step.

What will be the need of things

Birth certificate or school-college certificate will be required for correction in your EPF. Changes can be made on the basis of this. The certificate should be issued by the Center or the State Government. There should be any other document issued by the passport or government department. If you do not have any documents, you can use a medical certificate by the civil surgeon and affidavit by the competent court.

What is the entire process of correction

• To correct berth date https://unifiedportal-mm.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/ Have to go to this website.
• After this, write UAN, password and captcha.
• Click on sign in.
• Click on Manage and then click on the basic details.
• Now write your correct name according to the Aadhaar number, click on Sev or Submit button again.
• Now inform your employer to accept the request to change the name.

How to do KYC update sitting at home

• To update KYC to EPF account, you have to click on the official website of EPFO.
• After this, go to the manage section and choose the KYC option.
• Now upload the necessary documents like Aadhaar, PAN, Bank account.
• After this, the employer will have to be submitted to verify your request.

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