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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, 188 KB)

Pension opt-out notes for employers

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

Pension opt-out form

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

50/50 guidance

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

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

Main Scheme Election Form

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

Member Scheme Guide

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

Member Contribution Rates

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

Estimate request form

LGPS Estimate Request Form (PDF, 119 KB)

Change of bank details - LGPS pensioners only

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



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