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Local Government Pension Scheme forms


The documents contained on this page will help you get the most from the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) you can request that your spouse or co-habiting partner benefits from your pension if you die.

For further information download the information below.

Lump sum death benefit nomination form

Lump sum death benefit nomination form.pdf (PDF) [188KB]

Pension opt-out notes for employers

Opt-out notes 2013.pdf (PDF) [102KB]

Pension opt-out form

Opt-out form 2013.pdf (PDF) [327KB]

50/50 guidance

Election to join the 50/50 section.pdf (PDF) [308KB]

Election to join the 50/50 section.pdf (PDF) [164KB]

Main Scheme Election Form

Election to re-join the main section.pdf (PDF) [300KB]

Member Scheme Guide

A brief guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).pdf (PDF) [831KB]

Member Contribution Rates

See Local Government Pension Scheme: Your contributions for information about member contribution rates.

Estimate request form

LGPS Estimate Request Form (PDF) [119KB]

Change of bank details - LGPS pensioners only

Change of bank details – LGPS pensioners only (PDF) [102KB]



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