Retirement Refund Application Forms Up for Comment
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
If you or your current/former spouse paid into the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you might be able to get some of that money back! The Office of Personnel Management is asking for public feedback on the forms used to apply for these refunds before they update them. You’ve got until August 3, 2026, to share your thoughts and make sure the process stays smooth and easy.
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Use SF 2802 to Request CSRS Refunds
If you paid into the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you can use Standard Form 2802 (SF 2802) to apply for a refund of retirement deductions. The Office of Personnel Management says SF 2802 "is used to support the payment of monies from the Retirement Fund" and estimates 3,741 respondents and 60 minutes to complete the form.
Spouse Notification via SF 2802A
If you are a current or former spouse of someone who paid into CSRS, the agency uses Standard Form 2802A to notify you when the former employee applies for a refund. The notice says SF 2802A "is used to comply with the legal requirement that any spouse or former spouse of the applicant has been notified," and OPM estimates 3,389 respondents and 15 minutes to complete SF 2802A.
Time and Comment Window for Forms Review
The Office of Personnel Management is seeking public comments on these forms through August 3, 2026. OPM estimates completion time of 60 minutes for SF 2802 and 15 minutes for SF 2802A, with total estimated respondent burden of 4,588 hours and OMB Control Number 3206-0128.
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