If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to request a minor change in Father’s name, Mother’s name and Spouse Name for EPF, then the answer is yes! It’s possible.
What is a Minor Change?
The following changes are considered as minor changes:
- If less than 3 alphabets get changed and the name not changing phonetically.
- If removing only salutations like Shri, Dr., Mr., Mrs., Miss etc.
Documents Required for Minor Change
For a minor change in name, you must have any two documents out of the following documents list:
- Passport of member
- Ration card/PDS Card of the member
- CGHS/ECHS/ Medi-Claim Card with photo of member issued by Centre/State Govts./PSUs.
- Pension Card of member
- Birth Certificate of member issued by Registrar of Birth, Municipal Corporation, other notified Local bodies, Government bodies like Taluk, Tehsil etc.
- Marriage Certificate of member issued by the Government
- Photo ID card of member issued by Central/State Govt. like Bhamashah, Jan-Aadhaar, MGNREGA, ARMY Canteen card etc.
- Aadhaar Card of member bearing father name/ mother name/ spouse name
- PAN card of member
- 10th or 12th School certificate/marksheet of the member bearing father/mother name
- Driving License of member
Member can submit online request for minor name change through Unified Member Portal
epfindia.gov.in
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