[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR838.421]

[Page 202]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued)
 
PART 838--COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart D--Procedures for Processing Court Orders Affecting Refunds of 
                         Employee Contributions
 
Sec. 838.421  Application requirements.

    (a) 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.
    (b) The application letter must be accompanied by--
    (1) A certified copy of the court order acceptable for processing 
that is directed at a refund of employee contributions.
    (2) 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been amended, superseded, or set aside;
    (3) 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;
    (4) The current mailing address of the former spouse; and
    (5) 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.