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How to Change or Update Personal Details in the UAN Portal?
Feb 10, 2025 /
Complinova Team /
Labour-Regulations
An employee can change or update his or her personal details, such as name, date of birth, mobile number and e-mail ID by logging into the UAN portal. However, the details to be updated should match the details on the Aadhaar card, else it will not be updated on the UAN portal. The employer must give their approval for updating the name and date of birth.
Change or update name and date of birth on the UAN portal
Below are the steps to update the name and date of birth on the UAN portal:
Step 1: Visit the UAN Portal.
Step 2: Enter your UAN number, password, captcha code and click on the ‘Sign In’ button.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Manage’ tab and click on the ‘Joint Declaration’ option.
Step 4: Select your member ID and click ‘Get Details’.
Step 5: Your details will be displayed on the screen. Here, you can enter your updated details, such as your name, date of birth, gender, father or mother name, relationship, marital status and nationality by clicking on the pen icon under the ‘Changes Requested’ column, tick on the consent for joint declaration and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
Step 6: Upload the required documents and click ‘Proceed’. Review and submit the application for changes.
Step 7: A message will be displayed as ‘Pending approval by Employer’.
Step 8: Contact your employer and ask them to approve your changes.
Step 9: Once the employer approves the changes, the EPFO office will approve the changes and update your personal details on the UAN portal, including your name and date of birth.
Change or update mobile number and e-mail ID on the UAN portal
Below are the steps to update the mobile number and e-mail ID on the UAN portal:
Step 1: Visit the UAN Portal.
Step 2: Enter your UAN number, password, and captcha code and click on the ‘Sign In’ button.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Manage’ tab and click on the ‘Contact Details’ option.
Step 4: You will now see an option to change your mobile number or email ID. Select the ‘Change Mobile Number’ or ‘Change E-mail ID’ option.
Step 5: Once you select the ‘Change Mobile Number’ or ‘Change E-mail ID’ option, additional boxes will be displayed. You will be prompted to input your new mobile number or e-mail ID twice. Next, click on the ‘Get Mobile OTP’ or ‘Get Authorization Pin’ button.
Step 6: Once you receive the OTP on your new mobile number, input it and click on ‘Submit’. On clicking submit, your new mobile number or e-mail ID will be updated on the EPFO portal.
How to Update Mobile Number When You Have Forgotten Your Password?
Step 1: Visit the UAN Portal.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option.
Step 3: Enter your UAN and the displayed captcha details and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 4: Enter your name, gender, and date of birth and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number, and captcha code, and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
Step 6: Once the details you have entered get validated, key in the new mobile number linked with your Aadhaar in the box provided and click on the ‘Get OTP’ button.
Step 7: An OTP will be sent to the new mobile number you have entered. Key in your OTP and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 8: You will now get an option to change your password. The password must be entered twice in the boxes as provided. Once you enter the new password details, click on ‘Submit’. On clicking the ‘Submit’ option, the mobile number and the password will be updated on the EPFO portal.
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