Retirement-Related 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.
Service Retirement Application (RET-54) Save time: If you are age 55 or older, complete the retirement application online in MyNYSTRS. You can file a service retirement application up until your effective date of retirement, but no sooner than 90 days before your retirement date. If you have questions about the direct deposit information requested within this application, see the Direct Deposit Authorization Fact Sheet (GRE-54.1).
Election of Retirement Benefit (RET-54.6)
Use this form to change the benefit payment option and/or beneficiary you selected when filing for retirement. NYSTRS must receive this form within 30 days of your retirement date.
Disability Retirement Application Package (RET-54.1; RET-54.1B; RET-54.3; FIN-149.1; GRE-54) Save time: File your disability retirement application online in your secure MyNYSTRS account under the My Retirement tab. The online option does not have to be notarized and is the fastest way to submit your application. NYSTRS' pamphlet If You Are No Longer Able to Work offers guidelines for making disability retirement decisions. If you have questions about the direct deposit information requested within this application, see the Direct Deposit Authorization Fact Sheet (GRE-54.1).
Additional Medical Report for Disability Retirement Applicants (RET-54.3)
Proof of Date of Birth (RET-45)
Distribution Election for ASF – Tier 1 and 2 (REF-30)
Taxable Amount (Only) Request for Direct Rollover (REF-30.2)
If filed, must submit with Distribution Election for ASF (REF-30).
After-Tax Contributions Amount (Only) Request for Direct Rollover (REF-30.3)
If filed, must submit with Distribution Election for ASF (REF-30)