Submit a form to buy service - Teachers
Submit a form to buy service
Use this application to apply to buy back your service from a leave or periods when you worked but didn't contribute to the plan.
Before you apply
- Learn about types of service and the steps involved
- Get a cost estimate online in My Account
- Review the deadlines below to submit your application on time:
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For lump-sum payments, whichever comes first:
- Five years from the end of the leave, or
- 30 days after leaving the employer where the leave occurred
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For continuous contributions:
- Within 30 days of starting the leave
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Submit the form
- Download or print the Purchase of Service Application Package (PDF)
- Complete Part A
- Send the application to your employer
- Your employer will complete Part B and submit the application to the plan
By submitting the application, you are not obligated to buy the service.
What happens next
We’ll contact you if we need anything else. You can check the status of your request at any time in My Account Message Centre.
Once your application is processed, you’ll receive a Statement of Cost with your cost, payment options, due date and next steps.
You’ll get an email when your statement is available in My Account. If you’re not registered for My Account, your statement will be mailed to you. If you’re making continuous contributions, you’ll receive statements approximately once a month.
Eligibility
Use this form if you are applying to buy service for:
- A leave of absence
- Non-contributory service
- Arrears
- The start and end dates of your service; your employer can help you find this information
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.