Retiree Forms

Print NYSTRS forms. Call our Hotline at (800) 782-0289 to request forms be mailed to you.
Important Note: Whenever possible, please file forms through your MyNYSTRS account.

Member Name/Address Change (GRE-50) | Note: We encourage you to 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) | Note: We encourage you to 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) | Note: We encourage you to update your election online in MyNYSTRS.

Reporting Your New York State Public Employment Earnings (RMS-64.1) | Note: We encourage you to report your earnings online in MyNYSTRS.

Designation of Beneficiary for In-Service or Post-Retirement Paragraph 2 Death Benefit (NET-11.4) | Note: We encourage you to 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) | Note: We encourage you to update your beneficiary online in MyNYSTRS.

Designation of Beneficiary for Retirees Electing a Lump Sum Option (RMS-5) | Note: We encourage you to update your beneficiary online in MyNYSTRS.