CSRS: Procedures for Making a Civilian Service Deposit or Redeposit
Below are the typical steps for making a CSRS civilian service deposit
or redeposit.
Step 1: Obtain form SF 2803, Application to Make
Deposit or Redeposit, CSRS, from your personnel office.
Step 2: Complete the front of the SF 2803 and return
the application to your personnel office.
Step 3: The agency will complete the back of the SF
2803 and certify the application. The agency will also complete the
"Agency Checklist for a CSRS Service Credit Application" (RI 36-56).
Checklist and application will be forwarded to the OPM Retirement Operations
Center.
Step 4: You may submit payments directly to OPM after
receiving the official bill. The deposit may be made in a single lump sum
or in installments no smaller than $50. You may also choose to have OPM
debit your checking or savings account monthly.
Step 5: When you make a full or partial payment, OPM
will send you a receipt showing the new balance due (including updated interest
or payment in full, as appropriate)
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