Transfer

Overview

Transfer of Service

If you accept a position in the City or State of New York (or any of its political subdivisions) that entitles you to membership in another New York City or State retirement system, you may be eligible to transfer your NYCERS membership to that system.

List of retirement systems in New York City and New York State
  • New York City Teachers’ Retirement System*
  • New York City Police Pension Fund
  • New York City Fire Pension Fund
  • New York City Board of Education Retirement System
  • New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System
  • New York State Police & Fire Retirement System
  • New York State Teachers’ Retirement System*

*Certain job titles eligible for membership with the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) or NYC Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may allow you to continue your membership with NYCERS as a Transferred Contributor. To determine your eligibility, refer to the Transferred Contributor section in your Tier’s Plan Description. To apply, complete and submit the proper Transferred Contributor Affidavit, available below. 

Do not apply for a refund of your accumulated salary deductions from NYCERS if you are considering a transfer. Doing so will make you ineligible for transfer. Please consult your new retirement system if you have already received a refund from NYCERS.

To apply for a transfer of your NYCERS membership:
  1. Apply for membership with the new retirement system and wait to receive your new membership number.
  2. Log in to your MyNYCERS account at mynycers.org.
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  3. Click Apply for: Transfer and follow the instructions. You will be required to provide details about your new employing agency and new retirement system (including your new member number).

Alternatively, you can print and complete an Application for Transfer of Member’s Accumulated Salary Deductions Form #321, available below.

Please note that if records show you are on leave of absence at the time you file, you will not be eligible for transfer. 

To learn more about transferring your NYCERS membership, please refer your Tier’s Plan Description.