Create a Personalized Retirement Estimate 

Sign into your account and select "Retirement Estimate" to create your personalized retirement estimate*. Estimate includes:

• your first retirement date,
• your retirement payment options,
• partial lump sum options, and
• Federal tax withholding.

* Retirement estimate is not available to retirees. Available to members with ERS retirement accounts only.

Let us know when you plan to retire 

Call ERS no earlier than 90 days before your expected retirement date to begin the process.  You will speak to a retirement counselor to prepare your retirement packet. You will need to know:

• Retirement payment option,
• Partial lump sum option (if applicable),
• Beneficiary information,
• Direct deposit information, and
• Federal tax withholding.

After making your selections, a retirement packet will be sent to you.

Return the Retirement Acceptance form and proof of age

The retirement packet will contain your Retirement Acceptance form. You and your spouse (if applicable) must sign the form in front of a notary public. Mail the original Retirement Acceptance form along with proof of age for you and your beneficiary (if applicable) to us by your retirement date.

Valid Proof of Age Documents: Copy of a Birth Certificate, Passport, Baptismal record, Bible record, or school record. If your name has changed or does not match the document, you must also send a copy of your valid state driver's license.