Form Approved:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
OMB number: 3206-0235
Civil Service Retirement System
Boyers, PA 16017
Former Spouse Survivor Annuity Election
Civil Service Claim Number
CSA
Part 1: To Be Completed by Retiree
1. Your name (last, first, middle) 2. Are you now married? (If yes, complete item 2a
and see note below.)
No Yes
2a. Name of current spouse (last, first, middle) 3. Former spouse's name (last, first, middle) 4. Former spouse's Social Security Number
5. Former spouse's mailing address
6. Election: I elect a reduced annuity to provide a survivor annuity for my former spouse named in block 3 above. I have read and
understand the information in the accompanying letter and pamphlet.
(Choose one of the following as a base for computing the former spouse survivor annuity.)
Use the maximum amount now available.
Use the amount that will currently provide a survivor annuity rate of $__________ per month. (Specify a whole dollar amount, not
more than the survivor rate shown in item 4 of Part B in the letter.)
Use the same amount for which my annuity is now reduced.
Important: This Election Is Irrevocable After You Submit It To OPM.
7. Your signature (do not print) 8. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 9. Daytime telephone number (including area code)
Note: Married retirees must have their current spouse's written consent to this election. If you are married, have your current spouse
complete Part 2. Part 2 must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths. The certifier
must complete Part 3. The current spouse consent requirement may be waived under certain conditions. See Part II of the enclosed
pamphlet for more information. If you want to request a waiver, attach an explanation to this application.
Part 2: To Be Completed by Current Spouse if Retiree Is Married
I freely consent to the survivor annuity election described above. I understand that my consent is final and cannot be revoked.
1. Name (type or print) 2. Signature (do not print)
Part 3: To Be Completed by A Notary Public Or Other Person Authorized to Administer Oaths
I certify that the person named in Part 2 presented identification (or was known to me), signed or marked this form, and acknowledged that
the consent was freely given in my presence on the ____________ day of ____________________________________________________
(month)
_______________ at ______________________________________________________________________________________________
(year)
1. Signature (do not print)
2. Name and title of certifier (type or print)
Seal
3. Expiration date of commission if Notary Public
Continues on the Reverse
RI 20-64A
Previous editions are not usable.
Revised August 2011