Beneficiary Forms

You may complete 4 different beneficiary forms. If you are satisfied with the Order of Precendence you do not need to file any designations. If you do, it’s important to ensure your designations are current. A designation will still be valid even if your relationship or family situation has changed.

1. Unpaid Compensation

• Form (SF1152). Submit to Benefits Office
• View copy in your Personnel Folder  

2. ​Life Insurance

• Form (SF2823). Submit to Benefits Office
• View copy in your Personnel Folder 
• Additional information

3. Thrift Savings Plan 

• Form (TSP3). Submit to address listed on form
• Additional information

4. Retirement

FERS

• Form (SF3102). Submit to Benefits Office
• View copy in your Personnel Folder

CSRS

• Form (SF2808). Submit to address listed on form

Tips for completing these forms:

• All forms require two witnesses to your signature. Anyone can sign as a witness as long as they are not a named beneficiary.
• Forms must be free of any erasures or changes.
• Notify your Benefits Office with any questions.