Introduction
It is possible to withdraw your Provident Fund (PF) without a date of exit. This is a great option for those who have left their job without providing a date of exit or those who have lost their job and are unable to provide a date of exit. Withdrawing your PF without a date of exit is a simple process that can be done online. In this article, we will discuss the steps you need to take to withdraw your PF without a date of exit.
How To Withdraw PF Without Date Of Exit [Yes, It is Possible]
Yes, it is possible to withdraw your PF without a date of exit. You can do this by submitting a Form 19 to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This form is used to make a claim for the withdrawal of the accumulated balance in the provident fund account. You will need to provide your personal details, bank account details, and the Universal Account Number (UAN) associated with your PF account. Once the form is submitted, the EPFO will process your request and transfer the funds to your bank account.
There are so many EPF members facing problems while withdrawing their PF amount due to not mentioning the date of exit after leaving the job. Date of exit means the last date that employee has worked in a company. It is the responsibility of every employer to update the date of exit of employees in PF portal. If your date of exit is not mentioned in the PF portal then you can’t able to withdraw your PF amount online. But here you can know how to claim PF without date of exit.
If you want to know how your employer update date of exit of an employee in the PF portal then read this how employer update date of exit in PF portal
Why Date of Exit is Important for PF Withdrawal
Date of joining and date of exit in PF and pension is important, if your employer neglects or forgets to mention those details in their employer PF portal then you can’t able to withdraw your PF and pension amounts online at UAN member portal. When you try to claim PF online without DOE then you will get the following message
Date of exit eps or date of joining EPF is not available
How to Check Date of Exit in PF
EPF members can check their date of exit in UAN member portal, for that just log in to UAN member portal and go to online services option in the menu bar and click on claim form 19,10c and 31. Now you can find your date of exit and date of joining in PF and pension.
Also read: How to update/change date of exit in PF portal
Employer Not Updating Date of Exit What to Do Now
Even though your employer doesn’t update date of exit in PF portal but still there are some options are available to claim your PF amount. Here I have listed some best possible 3 ways to claim your PF amount without date of exit. But remember all these methods will work only on offline.
i) Write Your Last Working Month Date on PF Claim Forms
For example, if you have left in October 2018 then you have to mention the date of exit as 31 October 2018. Similarly, if you have left your job in December 2018 then you should mention your date of leaving as 31 December 2018. 90% of EPF date of exit problems will be solved by this method.
ii) Request EPFO Officer
The second method is by requesting EPF officer, in case if your EPF officer asks you that the DOE is not mentioned for your UAN, then tell him the exact reason that your employer is not updating DOE, then the EPF officer will update your date of exit in PF portal and accepts your PF application.
iii) Raise a Grievance at PF Portal On Your Employer
I hope the above Two methods will be enough for solving your problem, but you can give a complaint about your employer in EPF grievance portal so that the future employees of your organization will not face this problem. Sometimes EPF officer will call your employer about this issue after raising your grievance.
You can definitely solve your problem with any of the above-mentioned methods, but next time when you leave your organization then make sure that your employer is updating your date of exit, it will make your further PF transactions easier.
FAQs
Is Digital signature is required to approve date of exit in PF
No there is no need of digital signature to approve date of exit of the employee in the employer PF portal.
Can employee self update DOE
No, it is not possible for the employee to update the date of exit himself or her self.
How To Withdraw PF Without Date Of Exit – Yes, It is Possible
Withdrawing your Provident Fund (PF) without a date of exit is possible, but it is not as straightforward as it may seem. The process requires you to submit certain documents and follow certain procedures. In this article, we will discuss the steps you need to take to withdraw your PF without a date of exit.
Steps to Withdraw PF Without Date of Exit
- The first step is to fill out the Form 19, which is the application form for withdrawal of PF. You can download the form from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) website.
- Once you have filled out the form, you need to submit it to your employer. Your employer will then forward the form to the EPFO.
- The EPFO will then verify the details provided in the form and will issue a withdrawal order.
- Once the withdrawal order is issued, you need to submit the following documents to the EPFO:
- A copy of your PAN card
- A copy of your Aadhaar card
- A copy of your bank passbook
- A cancelled cheque
- Once the documents are submitted, the EPFO will process your withdrawal request and the amount will be credited to your bank account.
Conclusion
Withdrawing your PF without a date of exit is possible, but it requires you to follow certain procedures and submit certain documents. We hope this article has helped you understand the process better and you are now able to withdraw your PF without a date of exit.
