Date of Birth Mismatch in Aadhaar and EPF

A date-of-birth mismatch between Aadhaar and EPF blocks claims. Note that Aadhaar is no longer accepted as DOB proof.

🔎 Find your exact fix

1. Which document has the correct value?

2. Which document is wrong?

3. What does not match?

✅ Your fix path

Fix thisCorrect your EPF / UAN. Under EPFO 3.0, many corrections self-approve if Aadhaar is linked and matches. Otherwise a Joint Declaration with your employer is filed.

WhereUAN Member Portal - 'Modify Basic Details'; if it needs employer sign-off, use the Joint Declaration Open portal →

ProofA valid date-of-birth document (birth certificate, school leaving certificate or passport)

⚠️Since 16 January 2024, Aadhaar is NOT accepted as proof of date of birth. Use a birth or school certificate instead.

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❓ Common questions

Is Aadhaar accepted as date of birth proof for EPF?+

No. Since 16 January 2024, EPFO does not accept Aadhaar as proof of date of birth.

Use a birth certificate, school leaving certificate or passport instead.

How do I correct my date of birth in EPF?+

Log in to the UAN Member Portal and use Modify Basic Details. If employer sign-off is needed, a Joint Declaration is filed.

Will the correction be approved automatically?+

Under EPFO 3.0, many corrections self-approve when your Aadhaar is linked and matches.

Otherwise it routes through your employer and the EPFO office.

Ash K.

Researched & verified from official sources

📋 Verified from official sources. Correction routes via UIDAI, Income Tax / Protean (NSDL), UTIITSL and EPFO. Read our editorial process.