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http://www.opm.gov/retire/annuity/death/index.asp

Retirement Information & Services

Report of Death

How Family Members Apply for Benefits

Complete the appropriate Application for Death Benefits (SF 2800 PDF File [807 KB] for CSRS or SF 3104 PDF File [741 KB] and SF 3104B PDF File [564 KB] for FERS) and attach any other forms and/or evidence as the application or circumstances require.


Attach a copy of the employee’s death certificate and a copy of the certificate of the marriage to the widow or widower. Send the completed application to:

Office of Personnel Management
Retirement Operations Center
ATTENTION: Death Claims Section
Post Office Box 45
Boyers, Pennsylvania 16017-0045

A widow or widower who is claiming benefits for himself or herself and on behalf of children should file one application.

Reporting a Death

To report the death of a retiree or person receiving benefits from the Office of Personnel Management or a Federal employee you can either call us

    Or complete the online form:

Report the Death of a Retiree or Survivor Annuitant or

Report the Death of a Federal employee.