Downloading your UAN passbook online is the easiest way to check your EPF balance, employer and employee contributions, and the interest added to your account—all from the comfort of your home. With EPFO’s online facilities, you no longer need to stand in long queues or visit any office to access your PF details. At present, employees can download their UAN passbook through two official platforms: the EPFO Member Passbook Portal and the UMANG mobile application.
The UAN passbook is an important financial record that is often required for personal finance management, PF withdrawals, and even loan or visa applications. In this article, we will walk you through the complete step-by-step process to download your UAN passbook online using both available methods in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.
Method 1: Using the EPFO Member Passbook Portal
This is the main and most common way of accessing and downloading your UAN passbook.
1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official site EPFO Member Passbook portal.
2. Log In: Fill your UAN and password, and the captcha shown and press on Login. (Before logging in, you need to activate your UAN on the primary portal of the EPFO website.)
3. Select Member ID: In case you have worked with several employers, all associated Member IDs will show. Choose the Member ID for which you wish to see the passbook.
4. View and Download: Your EPF Passbook will be displayed in another tab in PDF format. To save it to your device, click Download Passbook or Download as PDF.
Method 2: Using the UMANG Mobile App
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application Governance), which is an application to check and access your UAN Passbook, is available on your mobile phone.
1. Download the App: Install the UMANG app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Register/Log In: Install the application, create an account with your cell phone number, and log in.
3. Navigate to EPFO Services: Take the search bar in which you can enter EPFO and then pick it, and then proceed to Employee Centric Services.
4. View Passbook: Select the View Passbook option.
5. Enter UAN and OTP: Enter UAN: OTP would be delivered to your number registered on the mobile, then enter the OTP.
6. Select ID and Download: Choose the relevant Member ID from the list. The passbook will be displayed, and you will find an option to download it as a PDF.
Important Notes:
- UAN should be turned on so as to access the passbook.
- Settled accounts, exempted establishments, and inactive accounts do not have the service of a passbook.
- New EPF contributions will typically be recorded in the passbook after a span of a few days to a month, with submission by the employer.