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UAN card download PDF: EPFO steps and fixes
The UAN card shows your Universal Account Number from EPFO. You can download it from the EPFO member portal or the UMANG app.
The short answer
The UAN card shows your Universal Account Number from EPFO. You can download it from the EPFO member portal or the UMANG app.
Govt License never asks for your Aadhaar number or OTP. Only download from official sites. We do not download anything for you, and you never type personal details on our site.
Steps
- Open the EPFO member portal unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in yourself
- Log in with your UAN, password and captcha
- Open the Download menu
- Choose Download UAN Card
- Save the PDF or print it
Keep ready
- Your UAN and password
- The mobile number linked to your UAN
- For activation: the UMANG app and a phone camera for face authentication
Good to know
- EPFO says the UAN card can also be downloaded from the UMANG app after you generate your UAN.
- Never share your UAN password or OTP. EPFO does not ask for them on calls.
- Do not confuse this with the e-Shram card.
Problems and fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| UAN not activated | The portal notice says UAN activation now runs through the UMANG app with Aadhaar face authentication. Use UAN Allotment and Activation in UMANG. |
| Forgot password | Use the forgot password option on the member portal and verify with the OTP sent to your linked mobile. |
| Establishment exempt from EPF | The passbook is not available for members of establishments with exemption under the EPF Scheme 1952. Ask your employer. |
Common questions
How do I download my UAN card?
Log in to the EPFO member portal, open the Download menu and choose Download UAN Card. You can also use the UMANG app.
How do I activate my UAN now?
The member portal notice says activation now runs through the UMANG app with Aadhaar-based face authentication.
Is the UAN card the same as the e-Shram card?
No. The UAN card is from EPFO. The e-Shram card is from the e-Shram portal.
Where can I download the UAN card PDF?
From the EPFO member portal at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in. Log in, open the Download menu and choose Download UAN Card. EPFO says you can also download it from the UMANG app.
What do I need to download the UAN card?
Your UAN, your password and the captcha, and the mobile number linked to your UAN. To activate a new UAN you need the UMANG app and a phone camera for face authentication.
Why can't I download my UAN card?
If your UAN is not active, the portal notice says activation now runs through the UMANG app with Aadhaar face authentication. If you forgot your password, use the forgot password option and verify with the OTP sent to your linked mobile.
Does Govt License download the UAN card for me?
No. Govt License never asks for your Aadhaar number or OTP and does not download anything for you. Download only from the official EPFO site and never share your UAN password or OTP.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
UAN card kaise download karein?
EPFO member portal par UAN aur password se login karein, Download menu mein Download UAN Card chunein. UMANG app se bhi ho sakta hai.
Official sources
- EPFO member portal · EPFO
- EPFO press release of 9 April 2025 on UAN services · EPFO
- EPFO UAN member portal user manual · EPFO
Checked on 29 Oct 2026 We read these pages. Always confirm on the official site before you act.