UAN / PF Verification
Service Overview
UAN verification can establish actual employment history and gaps independently of anything stated on a resume. Employer contribution records held by EPFO show exactly who paid provident fund for the candidate, and for which months.
Authentic verification of an employee's PF account and UAN number against the EPFO database.
UAN / PF Verification at a glance
- Turnaround time
- 1-2 Business Days
- Coverage
- EPFO records, all India
- Check category
- Employment verification
- Legal basis
- EPF & MP Act 1952, accessed on candidate consent
Why this check matters
EPFO records are created by employers, not candidates. They are among the hardest employment evidence to falsify and often expose an employer a candidate chose not to mention.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
Verification of UAN number on EPFO portal.
Checking employer contribution history.
Matching service history with resume claims.
Verification of KYC status of UAN.
Who typically needs this check
- Every experienced Indian hire
- Candidates with unexplained gaps
- Roles where tenure determines seniority
- Bulk and volume hiring programmes
Red flags this check detects
- No contribution record for a claimed employer
- Contribution period shorter than the claimed tenure
- Employers in EPFO records absent from the resume
- UAN KYC incomplete or linked to different details
Documents Required
- UAN Number
- Consent
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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UAN / PF Verification — Common Questions
The standard turnaround time for UAN / PF Verification is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond.
UAN Number, Consent. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
UAN Verification, PF Account Check, EPFO Database, Employer History. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome.
Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any employment verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
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