If any detail, such as your name, date of birth or gender, has been entered incorrectly in your PF account, your money may get stuck during claim settlement, fund withdrawal or account transfer. To address this problem, EPFO has shared details of its online joint declaration facility. With its help, members can correct their records from home without having to make repeated visits to an office. 5 Easy Steps to Correct PF Details Online Recorded Information Must Match the Documents You will need to upload a valid government identity document corresponding to the information that needs to be corrected. Ensure that the information being entered exactly matches the document being uploaded. Process After Submitting the Request Online Once you submit your correction request and documents on the member portal, the request will be forwarded for verification. Your details will be checked in accordance with EPFO rules and the verification process, after which the data will be updated. What Is the Joint Declaration Facility? A joint declaration is a form submitted jointly by the employee and employer. It is used to correct the personal or employment-related details of a PF account member in official records. Earlier, members had to fill out the form physically and visit the PF office, but this can now be done online through the member portal. How to avoid having your PF claim rejected? Post navigation Gold and silver prices rise after Diwali:Gold rises ₹968 to ₹1.42 lakh; silver becomes ₹3,132 costlier, selling at ₹1.86 lakh per kg
