SF‑2801 Application for Immediate Retirement (Fillable PDF)

The SF‑2801 is the official Application for Immediate Retirement used by federal employees covered under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). This form must be submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) along with any required schedules.

What Is the SF‑2801 Form?

SF‑2801 collects essential information about your service history, retirement date, survivor benefit elections, and banking details for annuity deposits. It is required for anyone who is retiring immediately from a CSRS‑covered position.

How to Complete the Fillable SF‑2801 Online

Formize makes the OPM PDF interactive, so you can fill it out directly in your browser without downloading a separate editor. Follow these simple steps:

1. Click the "Fill out this form" button on the page.
2. Wait a few seconds while the Formize PDF Filler app loads.
3. Enter your information in each field. The filler validates dates and numeric entries automatically.
4. When you’re finished, click Save to download a completed copy, or Print to submit a hard‑copy version.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Incorrect retirement date: The date you enter must be the first day you are not on active duty. Block 2, Section B of the form specifies this.
• Leaving fields blank: OPM will reject the application if required fields are empty.
• Hand‑written corrections: Do not cross out or write over printed text. Use the fillable version to make changes.
• Mismatched spouse information: Ensure the survivor benefit election matches your current marital status.

Download the Official Fillable PDF

The PDF linked below is the exact version provided by OPM. It is fully compatible with Formize’s online filler, guaranteeing a smooth, paper‑free experience.

Download SF‑2801 – Application for Immediate Retirement (PDF)