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Bitrix24 Left work first, then married
- Left work: 10 March 2026
- Marriage registered: 2 May 2026
Inside 3 months: first window
Part II signed, papers in order.
The letter and sheet are written. Add your dates, your EPF number and your last employer.
Then. Give the letter and Form K to your last employer. Hand in the signed form with your papers at the Labour Office.
EPF refund after marriage in Sri Lanka — your letter and Form K sheet are ready
A woman member can claim her EPF if she leaves work on marriage and one of two windows fits: the marriage was registered within 3 months after she left work, or she left work within 5 years after the marriage was registered. Get Form K from a Labour Office, complete Part I, and ask your last employer to certify Part II and give you your B card. Then hand it in with a certified copy of the marriage certificate and a Grama Niladhari certificate. The letter and sheet are below.
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EPF: the second window is cessation of employment before the expiry of 5 years after registration of marriage. The first window runs the other way: if you left work first, add 3 months to the day you left, and the marriage must be registered before that date. We add calendar months.
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Use the date on the marriage certificate, not the date of the ceremony.
Ask your employer for the B card at the same time as Part II.
The two windows, on dates
Married first, then left work
- Marriage registered: 15 June 2022
- Left work: 30 September 2026
Inside 5 years: second window
These dates are examples. The Commissioner decides each claim.
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EPF letter to employer and Form K sheet
Fill this in before you go to the Labour Office. It does not replace Form K.
| Check | Mine |
|---|---|
| Date I left work | [DATE] |
| Date my marriage was registered | [DATE] |
| First window: marriage registered within 3 months after I left? | [YES / NO] |
| Second window: I left within 5 years after registration? | [YES / NO] |
| EPF member number | [MEMBER NUMBER] |
| Employer's EPF number | [EMPLOYER NUMBER] |
| NIC number | [NIC NUMBER] |
| Bank and account for payment | [BANK, BRANCH, ACCOUNT NUMBER] |
Papers:
- ☐ Form K from the Labour Office, Part I completed
- ☐ Part II certified by my last employer
- ☐ B card
- ☐ Certified copy of the marriage certificate
- ☐ Grama Niladhari certificate, countersigned by the District Secretary, that the marriage took place
If my last employer has closed:
- ☐ Form with my personal details, certified by the Grama Niladhari and countersigned by the District Secretary
- ☐ Letter of indemnity, wording from the Labour Office
Steps:
- ☐ Handed in at [LABOUR OFFICE] on [DATE]
- ☐ Receipt number: [RECEIPT NUMBER]
Letter to my last employer
[FULL NAME]
[ADDRESS] · [MOBILE] · [EMAIL]
To: [HR MANAGER OR NAME], [COMPANY]
[DATE]
Subject: Certification of Part II of EPF Form K
I worked at [COMPANY] as [JOB] from [START DATE] to [LAST DATE]. My EPF member number is [MEMBER NUMBER].
I left on grounds of marriage. My marriage was registered on [DATE]. I am applying to the Commissioner of Labour for a refund of my benefits from the Employees' Provident Fund.
I attach Form K with Part I completed. Please:
- certify Part II of the form
- give me my B card
- return both to me at the address above
Please tell me if you need anything else to do this.
Sincerely,
[FULL NAME]
Signature: ____________________
Received by: ____________________ Date: ____________
Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Women members who leave work on grounds of marriage | EPF, Refund of benefits; EPF Act, section 23 |
| First window | Marriage registered before 3 months have passed since you left work | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| Second window | You left work before 5 years have passed since the marriage was registered | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| The form | Form K and its instructions, from the Labour Office. Part I is yours, Part II is certified by your last employer | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| Papers | B card, certified copy of the marriage certificate, and a Grama Niladhari certificate countersigned by the District Secretary that the marriage took place | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| Where to hand it in | District Labour Office, a nearby Sub Office, or the Department of Labour head office at Narahenpita. You get a receipt | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| If the last employer has closed | A form with your personal details, certified by the Grama Niladhari and countersigned by the District Secretary, with a letter of indemnity | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| How you are paid | By cheque, or directly into your bank account through SLIPS | EPF, Refund of benefits |
| Afterwards | Your account closes after payment. If later contributions arrive, apply for a part payment | EPF, Refund of benefits |
EPF gives no filing date for this claim on the page we read. EPF asks for other papers if you used your EPF for housing: see the same EPF page. ETF is a separate fund with a separate application.
The law behind it
- Employees' Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958, section 23(1)(b): A female member is paid the amount in her account after she ceases to be employed in consequence of marriage.
- Employees' Provident Fund Act, section 28: Claims to benefits are determined by the Commissioner or an authorized officer.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Check your window
Marriage date and leaving date.
2
Get Form K
From the Labour Office.
3
Fill in Part I
Clearly, as the form asks.
4
Give the letter
Employer certifies Part II.
5
Gather the papers
Certificates and B card.
6
Hand it in
Keep the receipt.
Questions
Can I claim my EPF after marriage?
Yes, if you are a woman member who left work on marriage and one of the two windows fits your dates. EPF's page says the marriage must be registered within 3 months of leaving, or you must leave within 5 years of registration.
Can I claim while I am still working?
This ground is for women who cease employment. The law says after the member ceases to be employed in consequence of marriage.
Is this open to men?
No. The Act and the EPF site give this ground to female members only.
Where do I get Form K?
From the Labour Office. EPF's forms page says to obtain the original forms from the nearest District Labour Office.
What if my company has closed?
EPF asks for a form with your personal details, certified by the Grama Niladhari and countersigned by the District Secretary, together with a letter of indemnity. Ask the Labour Office for the wording.
Does marriage also let me claim ETF?
ETF is a different fund. The ETF Board says a person who has permanently left an employer can claim, with a 5-year rule for repeat claims. Marriage is not named as a ground of its own. Use the ETF application.
Is this the 30 percent EPF payment?
No. That is a different benefit for active members with other conditions. This claim is a refund of your benefits after you leave work.
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This is a ready letter and sheet with general information, not legal advice. The Commissioner of Labour decides each claim.