Retiree Forms

Download and print NYSTRS forms. Call our Hotline at 800-782-0289 to request forms be mailed to you.

Forms mailed to NYSTRS will be considered filed on the day they are mailed if they are mailed by registered or certified mail via the U.S. Postal Service, or by an equivalent delivery service that provides mail tracking and is approved for use by NYSTRS. Please see the list of delivery services currently approved by the System.

Member Name/Address Change (GRE-50) Save time: Update your address online in MyNYSTRS.

Seasonal Address Form (RET-2)
To have NYSTRS mail sent to your seasonal address.

Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement (GRE-54) Save time: Update your banking information online in MyNYSTRS. If you need assistance completing the direct deposit form, see the Direct Deposit Authorization Fact Sheet (GRE-54.1). If you want to deposit your benefit to a bank account titled to a Trust, see Instructions for Direct Deposit to Trust (LEG-2) for eligibility and guidance. For questions about designating a trust see Trust FAQs.

W-4P Withholding Certificate for Periodic Pension or Annuity Payments (FIN-149.1) Save time: Update your withholding election online in MyNYSTRS.

Reporting Your New York State Public Employment Earnings (RMS-64.1) Save time: Report your earnings online in MyNYSTRS.

Designation of Beneficiary for In-Service or Post-Retirement Paragraph 2 Death Benefit (NET-11.4) Save time: Update your beneficiary online in MyNYSTRS. For questions about designating a trust see Trust FAQs.

Designation of Beneficiary for Retirees Electing a Guarantee Option (RMS-5.3) Save time: Update your beneficiary online in MyNYSTRS.

Designation of Beneficiary for Retirees Electing a Lump Sum Option (RMS-5) Save time: Update your beneficiary online in MyNYSTRS.