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OPM Ends Paper Retirement Forms, Guarantees 7-Day Pension

7/10/2026

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OPM declared a “Last Day of Paper,” ending paper retirement filings for federal workforce.
More than 95 % of retirement applications are now filed online, up from 70-75 % in May.
The Online Retirement Application system processed over 155,000 applications last year, a volume reached only nine times since 2000.
OPM aims to issue first pension payment within seven days of retirement for complete applications submitted by the employee’s final workday.

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OPM declared a “Last Day of Paper,” ending paper retirement filings for federal workforce.
More than 95 % of retirement applications are now filed online, up from 70-75 % in May.
The Online Retirement Application system processed over 155,000 applications last year, a volume reached only nine times since 2000.
OPM aims to issue first pension payment within seven days of retirement for complete applications submitted by the employee’s final workday.