EPF Form 19

EPF form 19 can be used under the following circumstances:

1. Retirement after attaining the age of 55.

1. Voluntary retirement from service.

1. Retirement from service due to physical or mental disability.

1. Termination of employment by the employer.

1. Relocation abroad for employment or permanent settlement.

1. Under the Industrial Dispute Act 1947, discharge from service with compensation.

1. Resignation followed by unemployment in any establishment covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme.

Benefits of EPF Form 19

The key benefits of EPF Form 19 are listed below:

1. Employer Attestation Not Required: Employer verification is not required for online submission.

1. Quick Processing: If Aadhaar is linked to the UAN, then claims can be processed within five days.

1. Simplified Withdrawal: The unified portal streamlines the withdrawal process.

1. Enhanced Transparency: The single-page form promotes efficient e-governance.

Limitations of EPF Form 19

The following are the limitations of EPF form 19:

1. Update of Employer Exit Date Required: Withdrawal is hindered if the employer has not updated the exit date.

1. Delayed Access: Members cannot update exit date on UAN portal only two months before employment exit.

1. Ineligibility for Withdrawals: Form 19 will not appear if not eligible for final settlement.

Details of EPF Form 19

EPF Form 19 is a two-page document used for final PF settlement. The details mentioned in EPF form 19 are listed below:

1. The first page consists of personal and payment-related details, including:

• Your name, father’s or husband’s name, and date of birth.
• Name and address of the company or establishment.
• PF account number and/or Universal Account Number (UAN).
• Date and reason for leaving the job.
• PAN (Permanent Account Number)
• Complete postal address
• Preferred payment method, such as money order (at your cost), account payee cheque, or electronic transfer

1. If you opt for payment by cheque, then the second page will have an advance stamped receipt, which must be affixed with Rs.1 revenue stamp.

How To Fill Form 19 Online?

The steps to fill form 19 online are mentioned below:

1. Visit the EPF Member portal (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/).

1. To sign in to the portal, enter the required details, such as UAN, password, and captcha.

1. Select ‘Claim Form- 31, 19, 10C and 10D’, under the ‘Online Services’ section.

1. An auto-filled form will be displayed on Form 31, 19, 10C & 10D page, that will show your name, date of birth, contact number, father or husband name, KYC details, and service details.

1. Verify your bank account details.

1. Enter the last four digits of your bank account number.

1. To verify whether you are the authorised owner of the account or not, click on the ‘Verify’ button.

1. Enter the details such as Date of Ending (DOE) EPF and EPS accounts on successful verification.

1. Specify the reason for the exit.

1. For signing the ‘Certificate of Undertaking’, select ‘Yes’.

1. Choose the ‘Only PF Withdrawal (Form 19)’ from the drop-down menu, for the field with the label ‘I want to apply for’.

1. Enter the full postal address and select the disclaimer.

1. Click on ‘Get Aadhaar OTP’ button.

1. An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to the registered mobile number.

1. Enter the OTP in the relevant field.

1. Submit the application.

Note:

1. On successful submission, a reference number will be displayed.

1. The withdrawn PF amount will be deposited to your bank account linked with the UAN.

What are the Requirements of Form 19?

The requirements of Form 19 are mentioned below:

1. Active UAN (Universal Account Number) on the EPF Member Portal.

1. Your UAN must be linked to both your bank account and your PAN.

1. Link your mobile number to your UAN.

1. Confirm your eligibility for final PF settlement, as the form will not be visible if you are not eligible.

1. You can only fill out Form 19 after two months of leaving your job or upon retirement.

1. A valid mobile number is required to proceed with the final claim.

1. For processing the final withdrawal request, PAN is mandatory.