How to mark exit date on EPFO portal online

Updating your work records is important for ensuring that your retirement savings are managed properly. Although employers usually do this after you have stopped working with them, there will be instances when this won’t happen. Luckily, there is a way that enables you to manage this task yourself. Simply noting down the exit date on the consolidated website will ensure that the records of your service are updated. This small effort will link the two points and provide a seamless path towards achieving the goals of your new venture. You will be able to take charge of your hard-earned money without having to rely on any external help.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the process, ensure you have the following details ready:

• Ensure that you have your Universal Account Number (UAN) at hand.
• Also, make sure that your Aadhar-linked mobile number is active, since you will require it for OTP.
• It is necessary that at least two months have passed since you quit your last job.
• Your Aadhaar number must be integrated and verified on the portal.

How to mark exit date on EPFO portal

Follow these steps to update your profile through the official website:

1. Open a web browser and go to the official EPFO website.

2. Look for Online Claims Member Account Transfer and select it.

3. Log in using your UAN and password.

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4. Press Manage in the navigation bar and choose Mark Exit.

5. Pick the company from the dropdown next to Select Employment.

6. Enter the onscreen details and hit Submit.

7. Enter the OTP you received and press the Submit button again.

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Benefits of updating your exit date on the EPFO portal

Here are some of the benefits of updating your exit date on the EPFO portal:

• Allows you to withdraw your lump sum or pension payment without having to seek approval from your employer.
• Transferring your funds from one account to another gets easier whenever you switch employers.
• Helps prevent any errors in your service history that might affect your entitlements in the future.
• Provides the flexibility to control your account information on your own terms.