If you want to change your surname in your EPFO account, then you can change it from home. EPFO has made this process easier than ever. Let’s know how…

EPFO Rules For Surname Change: This year, the joy of weddings was seen everywhere. Many women change their surname after marriage. But do you know that if your new surname is not updated in the EPFO ​​records, then you may face difficulties in future while withdrawing PF or in the process of changing jobs? So let us know how to change the surname in EPFO ​​data after marriage or even before that.

Why is it necessary to change the surname in EPFO ​​records?

If you have changed your surname after marriage, then it is very important to have the correct name and identity in the records of EPFO ​​(Employees Provident Fund Organisation). If there is a difference in the name or any information, there may be a hindrance in services like PF claim, pension transfer or PF transfer in a new job. EPFO ​​always verifies the information by matching your Aadhaar, PAN and bank records, so it is mandatory to match every detail.

Ways to change surname in EPFO

There are two ways to change your surname in EPFO account. You can change your surname online from home. Apart from this, you can also change the surname by visiting the EPFO office.

1. Online process – fastest and easiest

• Go to EPFO ​​unified portal (UAN Member Portal) and log in with your UAN and password.
• Select Modify Basic Details option in the Manage section.
• Fill in the new surname registered in the Aadhaar card and click on Update Details.
• The change request will go to your employer. They will check the documents and send them further to EPFO.
• EPFO ​​officials will accept the change after final approval.
• The entire process usually takes 15–30 days.

2. Offline method

• First of all, download the Joint Declaration Form, in which you write the old and new surname.
• Attach necessary documents like Aadhar card, marriage certificate or other identity card.
• Get the form signed and stamped by your employer.
• Submit all the documents to the EPFO regional office.
• Changes may also take about 15–30 working days.

List of necessary documents

To complete the process of surname change in EPFO account, it is very important that the new surname is already updated in your Aadhaar card. EPFO verifies your information with Aadhaar, so if there is any difference between the name or surname in the uploaded documents and Aadhaar, your request may be rejected. Once the change request is submitted, you can track the status of your update by visiting the EPFO ​​portal and knowing at what stage your request is currently.