How to Find Old PF Number & Withdraw Money from 15-Year-Old Account, Even if Company Closed

• UAN (Universal Account Number), introduced in 2014, is crucial for PF accounts; old PF numbers were company-specific.
• To find a 15-year-old PF number not linked to UAN: use 'Establishment Search' on EPFO site, visit nearest EPFO office with documents, or file an online complaint on epfigms.gov.in.
• If you have a UAN from a later job, use 'Know Your UAN' on EPFO portal with registered mobile, Aadhaar/PAN to link old accounts.
• PF accounts become inoperative after 36 months of leaving a job, but interest continues to accrue until age 58 or full withdrawal.
• To withdraw money: first find old PF number, link it to UAN, then apply online via EPFO portal (Form 31, 19, 10C) or offline at an EPFO office.

Why It Matters: You can find old PF accounts and withdraw funds even if the company closed, by linking to UAN.