Government employees can download the appropriate forms to designate a beneficiary who will receive unpaid earnings, retirement funds, or insurance in the event of the employee's death.

Beneficiary forms must be mailed to the appropriate address as noted on the form.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Forms ›
The Office of Personnel Management provides online access to Office of Personnel Management Forms (OPM), Standard Forms (SF), Optional Forms (OF), and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Forms (FEGLI).

SF-1152 - Designation of Beneficiary - Unpaid compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee PDF ›
SF-2808 - Designation of Beneficiary - Civil Service Retirement System PDF ›
SF-2823 - Designation of Beneficiary - Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program PDF ›
SF-3102 - Designation of Beneficiary - Federal Employees Retirement System PDF ›

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Forms ›
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides access to electronic publications and forms, including the TSP-3 Form to designate a beneficiary for TSP accounts.

TSP-3 - Designation of Beneficiary - Thrift Savings Plan PDF ›

Beneficiary Forms Help
Help with Choosing a Form ›