Documents and steps needed to claim forgotten PF balances

Applicants should keep an Aadhaar card linked to a mobile number for OTP verification, the old EPF member ID (if known), and details of the previous employer. Additionally, a PAN card and the bank account linked to the current UAN help speed up verification. After the portal confirms identity, users can submit a request to transfer the balance or settle the account. In cases where the old employer no longer exists, a visit to the nearest EPFO office with the above documents enables officials to trace the dormant record manually.