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Retirement Application Information

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Benefit Payments

Monthly payment dates and when to expect your direct deposit

Effective Retirement Date

The date you want your retirement to begin and the restrictions surrounding that date

Legal Name/Date of Birth/SS Number

The Retirement Systems needs proof to ensure the benefit is paid to the correct person

Last Day/Position Held

The Retirement Systems will need to know your last day of work and the position held with that employer

Application Window

When you are able to apply for retirement

Document Checklist

Information about the documents you'll need to gather beforehand to make it easier to complete your retirement application

Contact Information

Retirement Systems Division
Address: 3200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email: NC.Retirement@nctreasurer.com
Phone: (919) 814-4590
Call Center open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please Note: Currently, the Call Center takes a lunch break from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

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While this website is intended to be as accurate as possible, the explanation is subject in all respects to the detailed provisions of the North Carolina law. It must be understood that the explanation in this website cannot alter, modify, or otherwise change the controlling legal documents or N.C. General Statutes in any way, nor can any right accrue by reason of any statement or omission of any statement in this website.

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