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Online EPFO Office Search: How to Find Your Regional EPF Office Easily

Online EPFO Office Search: How to Find Your Regional EPF Office Easily

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has a network of regional and sub-regional offices across India to handle services such as EPF withdrawals, transfers, grievance redressal, and KYC updates. If you need to visit or contact your local EPF office, you can use the Online EPFO Office Search tool provided by EPFO.

In this guide by IndiaLends, we’ll explain how to search for your EPF office online, what details you’ll get, and when it’s necessary to visit in person.

Why You May Need to Find Your EPF Office

You might need to locate your EPF office for:

Submitting physical claim forms (if online isn’t possible)
Verifying KYC or identity details
Following up on pending claims or grievances
Resolving employer contribution issues
Accessing pension-related services

How to Search EPF Office Online

Here’s the step-by-step process:

Step	Action	Details
1	Visit EPFO Office Directory	Go to EPFO Office Directory.
2	Select ‘Office Name/Region’	Choose your state or city from the dropdown menu.
3	Enter Your PIN Code	This will help identify the EPF office linked to your location.
4	View Office Details	The page will display office name, address, phone numbers, and email IDs.
5	Save Contact Info	Keep the details handy before visiting or calling.

Details You Get in Online EPF Office Search

EPF regional/sub-regional office name
Complete address with PIN code
Landline phone numbers
Official email IDs
Jurisdiction areas covered
Office timings

Alternative Way: Through UAN Portal

You can also find your EPF office details by:

1. Logging into the UAN Member Portal.

2. Viewing your PF account number—the first few digits indicate the regional office code.

3. Cross-checking the code on the EPFO directory.

When You Should Visit an EPF Office

While most EPF services are online, you may still need to visit in cases such as:

KYC discrepancies that can’t be resolved online
Physical submission of claim forms (for offline claims)
Legal or document verification requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I change my EPF office online?
No, your EPF office is determined based on your employer’s registered location.

Q2. Is visiting the EPF office mandatory for all services?
No, most services like KYC update, withdrawals, and transfers can be done online.

Q3. Can I get EPF office contact numbers through the online search?
Yes, the online directory provides phone numbers and emails for each office.

Q4. How do I know which EPF office handles my PF account?
You can check your PF account number or use your PIN code in the EPFO office search tool.

Q5. Is there any fee to use the EPF office search service?
No, it is completely free.