Apply to transfer service from another pension plan - Public Service
Apply to transfer service from another pension plan
Use this form to start the process of transferring service from another public sector pension plan
What you need to know
Before you apply, review How to transfer service between public sector pension plans for important details and considerations.
There are deadlines to apply to transfer service.
For most pension plans, you must apply within three years of the later of:
- The date you started contributing to the Public Service Pension Plan, or
- The date you stopped contributing to your former plan.
For the Federal Public Service Plan, you must apply within one year of the later of:
- The date you started contributing to the Public Service Pension Plan, or
- The date you ended employment with the federal government.
Submit the form
- Complete the Pension Transfer Application (PDF) digitally or print and sign the form.
- Upload a copy or a photo of the form using My Account Message Centre.
- Submit your ID in My Account > My profile > Personal information
By submitting this form, you’re not obligated to transfer your service.
What happens next
We’ll contact you through Message Centre if we need anything else from you. You’ll receive an email notification when there’s a new message in My Account.
You can check the status of your request at any time in Message Centre.
The next time we contact you will be to send you a package (Appendix B) through Message Centre. This package explains how much service we’ll credit you from your former plan and the next steps if you choose to proceed.
This may take anywhere from 3 to 12 months.
Note: The Appendix B package can be complex and you may require additional support from our trained Reciprocal Transfer Team (RTT). Send your questions through My Account Message Centre.
Eligibility
Use this form if:
- Your previous pension plan is listed in the Pension transfer agreement list, and
- You’re a current member of the Public Service Pension Plan (you haven’t left your job or retired).
You cannot use this form to transfer service from the Federal Public Service Pension Plan, please contact us directly.
A valid copy of government-issued ID to prove your name and age.
Examples include:
- Valid Canadian provincial or territorial driver's license
- Valid photo BC Services Card
- Canadian birth certificate
- Canadian marriage certificate (with date of birth)
- Valid Canadian passport (photo page)
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Acceptable documents to prove your age and identity
Check your request
Did you know you can now check the status of your service request using Message Centre? You'll find the link on your My Account dashboard.