§838.421. Application requirements.
5 C.F.R. § 838.421
A former spouse (personally or through a representative) must apply in writing to be eligible for a court-awarded portion of a refund of employee contributions. No special form is required.
The application letter must be accompanied by—
A certified copy of the court order acceptable for processing that is directed at a refund of employee contributions.
A certification from the former spouse or the former spouse's representative that the court order is currently in force and has not been amended, superseded, or set aside;
Information sufficient for OPM to identify the employee or separated employee, such as his or her full name, date of birth, and social security number;
The current mailing address of the former spouse; and
If the employee or separated employee has not applied for a refund of employee contributions, the current mailing address of the employee or separated employee.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8347(a) and 8461(g). Subparts B, C, D, E, J, and K also issued under 5 U.S.C. 8345(j)(2) and 8467(b). Sections 838.221, 838.422, and 838.721 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 8347(b).
Source
Source: 57 FR 33574, July 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.