Form 19 in EPFO: How to Fill Form 19 For PF Withdrawal?
- Asharam Swain
- Sep 18
- 6 min read
An essential application for withdrawing the balance of the Employee Provident Funds (EPF) is EPF Form 19. An employee submits it to claim the accrued EPF balance. It includes employer and employee payments as well as interest, upon retirement, after being unemployed for more than two months, after being disabled, etc. This form is necessary to start the withdrawal procedure and guarantee that the accrued amount is sent or reimbursed.
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What is Form 19 in EPFO
PF or EPF Form 19 is the final settlement of an employee's Provident Fund account, which is completed using Form 19. Individuals can use this claim form to start the process of withdrawing their accrued PF funds. It also includes the employer's contribution and interest, after they retire or leave their position. EPF withdrawals must be made using Form 19 no later than two months following retirement or termination of employment. For the final payout, the employee must give their mobile number. You can fill out the form online at the EPF Member Portal or offline. The employer's signature and the organization's seal are required for the offline settlement process. PAN is also required for claiming the final compensation.
Pre-requisites for Filing Form 19
The following prerequisites must be met before submitting a Form 19 withdrawal application:
Activate UAN: The EPF Member portal requires that your UAN be active.
Connect UAN to Bank Account: Verify that your bank account and PAN are connected.
Connect cell Number: Connect your UAN to your mobile number.
Proof of eligibility: Check to see if you are eligible for the final settlement. The form will not appear if you are not.
Only two months following retirement or quitting the position can the form be completed.
A mobile number must be provided to complete the settlement.
PAN is required in order to get the final payout.
Benefits of EPFO Form 19
Here are the key benefits of Form 19:
Allows for full EPF withdrawal upon retirement or in specific circumstances, such as being unemployed for more than two months, being unable to work, moving overseas, and many more.
Assure EPF members of their financial stability should they retire or lose their jobs.
Employer attestation is not necessary if Form 19 is filed online, as long as the EPF member's UAN is active and connected to their bank account and Aadhaar.
Members can use the online EPFO site to track the status of their Form 19 claims.
When to Use Form 19 in EPFO
Form 19 must be filled out in order to withdraw EPF funds and facilitate a final settlement. An EPFO member may use Form 19 in the following circumstances:
Retirement is when one reaches or surpasses fifty-five.
Retirement because of a physical or mental disability that prevents one from working.
Retirement voluntarily.
Migration to other countries for work or long-term residency from India.
Termination of employment
Release from employment following payment under the 1947 Industrial Dispute Act.
Quit their job and are no longer employed by any factory covered by the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme.
Format of Form 19 in EPFO
The first page of EPF Form 19, which is two pages long, has a number of fields to gather your contact and personal details, as well as your desired method of payment. Among the fields are:
Name, birthdate, and father's or husband's name
Name and place of the establishment or factory
Universal Account Number (UAN) and/or PF account number
Reason for quitting the military and date of departure
PAN, or permanent account number
Complete mailing address
Payment methods include account payee checks, money orders for your expenses, or electronic payments.
The second sheet is the advance stamped receipt, which must only be completed with a Rs. 1 revenue stamp if you decide to pay by cheque.
Steps to Fill EPFO Form 19 Online
Form-19 can be submitted online by following the guidelines listed below:
Step 1: To access the EPF Member portal, the first step is to visit the website https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
Step 2: To log in to the portal, enter your UAN, password, and captcha.
Step 3: From the "Online Services" area, select "Claim Form – 31, 19, 10C & 10D".
Step 4: As seen in the image below, an auto-filled form containing your name, father's or husband's name, date of birth, contact information, KYC information, and service information will appear on Forms 31, 19, 10C, and 10D pages.
Step 5: After verifying your bank account details, type the final four digits of your bank account number into the text field. To confirm that you are the account's approved owner, click the "Verify" button on the software.
Step 6: Enter the information, including the Date of Ending (DOE) EPF and EPS accounts, after verification is complete. Additionally, state why you are leaving.
Step 7: To sign the "Certificate of Undertaking," choose "Yes."
Step 8: In the "I want to apply for" field, choose "Only PF Withdrawal (Form 19)" from the drop-down option.
Step 9: Click "Get Aadhaar OTP," choose the disclaimer, and enter the entire mailing address.
Step 10: The registered mobile number will receive an OTP. In the appropriate field, enter the OTP.
Step 11: Apply.
Step 12: After a successful submission, a reference number will appear.
Step 13: The withdrawn PF amount will be sent into your bank account linked to the UAN.
Limitations of EPFO Form 19
Employers must amend the exit date on the EPFO portal so EPF members can benefit from EPF Form 19. Only if the employer fails to amend the exit date, an EPFO member may use Form 31 to request a partial withdrawal. In this case, the EPF department will assume that the individual is still employed. Form 19 claims are processed more slowly when the employer takes longer to update the exit date.
Withdrawal of EPF Funds Online
The composite form is created by combining Forms 19, 31, 10C, and 10D. Forms 19 and 31 must be completed for final settlement, partial EPF withdrawal, pension withdrawal, and monthly pension after retirement or under certain circumstances, such as the EPF member's death or incapacity to work. Members of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) do not have to complete each form individually if they wish to receive more than one benefit from the PF final settlement, partial withdrawal, pension withdrawal, or monthly pension.
Conclusion
The government mandated the PF, a simple yet significant program, to help the working class, particularly those on salaries. It assists you to preserve financial security and independence during your retirement years. Additionally, PF helps people save money in a disciplined manner that they can utilise in an emergency. It is among the safest financial instruments available, assuring a profit without any losses.
FAQs
Q1. How long does the EPF balance take to be credited to my bank account after Form 19 submission?
Within 20 days of submitting Form 19, the EPF balance will be deposited into your bank account.
Q2. Which form does an employee have to fill out for offline EPF settlement?
The employee must submit the Composite Claims Form (or 9 CCF) in the event of an offline settlement. Other settlement forms, such as Forms 19, 31, and 10C for the EPF and EPS settlement, have been incorporated into one composite claim form.
Q3. What should I do if the EPF amount does not get credited within the said time period?
The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, who deals with complaints, is the person you can report the issue to. An alternative method is to use the "EPFiGMS" option under the "For Employees" tab on the EPF website to make a complaint.
Q4. Is the employer’s consent required to withdraw EPF funds?
No, you can withdraw EPF funds without your employer's attestation or authorisation if your UAN is operational and the KYC process is completed.
Q5. Can EPFO Form 19 be submitted through my employer?
EPF Form 19 can be turned in offline by going in person to the closest EPFO office or online through the UAN member portal.
Q6. What happens if I fail to submit EPFO Form 19 after leaving a job?
You must fill out and submit Form 19 in order to withdraw your EPF corpus.
Q7. Can the entire PF amount be withdrawn using EPFO Form 19?
EPFO Form 19 is the sole way to take the EPF amount out of your PF account. You will have to complete and submit Form 10C for withdrawing the EPS corpus.
Q8. What happens in case of discrepancies in the EPFO Form 19 submission?
You will not be allowed to withdraw your EPF corpus if EPF Form 19 contains mistakes or inconsistencies.
Q9. Is it possible to track the status of my EPFO Form 19 online?
Yes, you can verify the EPFO Form 19 status using the UMANG app, the EPF website, or the UAN Member portal.
Q10. Can EPFO Form 19 be used to withdraw the PF amount partially?
No, in the past, you had to use Form 31 to make a partial withdrawal from your EPF account. However, the updated EPF Composite Claim Form has now replaced Forms 31, 19, and 10.
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