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EPF Form 2: Nomination and Declaration Form for EPF Account

EPF Form 2: Nomination and Declaration Form for EPF Account

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a long-term savings scheme for salaried employees in India, managed by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). To ensure your savings go to the right person in case of any unfortunate event, EPFO requires you to submit EPF Form 2 — the Nomination and Declaration Form.

In this blog by IndiaLends, we explain what EPF Form 2 is, its purpose, how to fill it online/offline, and key things to keep in mind.

What is EPF Form 2?

EPF Form 2 is used to nominate one or more persons who will receive the EPF, EPS (Employees’ Pension Scheme), and EDLI (Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance) benefits in the event of the member’s death.

The form includes details of:

Nominee(s) for EPF and EPS
Share of benefits each nominee will receive
Family details (spouse, children, dependent parents)

Purpose of EPF Form 2

Purpose	Explanation
Nomination	Ensures your EPF balance is transferred to your chosen nominee without legal complications.
Legal Clarity	Prevents disputes among family members.
Insurance Coverage	Also covers EDLI benefits payable to the nominee.
Pension Benefits	Ensures EPS pension benefits are paid to eligible family members.

When Should You Submit or Update EPF Form 2?

When joining a new company and registering for EPF
After marriage (nomination changes are mandatory)
After having children
In case of any change in family status

How to Fill EPF Form 2 Online via UAN Portal?

Step	Action
1	Log in to the EPFO Member e-Sewa Portal.
2	Go to ‘Manage’ → ‘e-Nomination’.
3	Add your family details (name, DOB, relation).
4	Allocate the percentage of share for each nominee.
5	Save details and authenticate using Aadhaar-linked OTP.

Filling EPF Form 2 Offline

1. Download EPF Form 2 from the EPFO website.

2. Fill in personal, family, and nominee details.

3. Sign and submit the form to your employer’s HR/Accounts department.

Important Points to Remember

Nomination is valid only if made in favor of family members as defined under EPF rules.
If you have no family, you can nominate any other person, but the nomination becomes invalid once you acquire a family.
You can update nominations multiple times online without submitting physical forms.

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FAQs on EPF Form 2

Q1. Is it mandatory to submit EPF Form 2?
Yes, EPFO mandates that members submit a valid nomination to ensure smooth claim settlement.

Q2. Can I nominate a non-family member?
Only if you do not have a family at the time of making the nomination.

Q3. How many nominees can I add in EPF Form 2?
You can add multiple nominees and decide the percentage share for each.

Q4. Can I update my EPF nomination online?
Yes, using the UAN Member Portal with Aadhaar authentication.

Q5. Is there a fee for updating EPF Form 2?
No, EPFO does not charge any fee for updating nominations.