Please complete this form if you are a surviving spouse of a deceased teacher member who wishes to make a change of status. Once you have completed the form, mail, email, or fax it to the DCRB Member Services Center. The original form should be forwarded to DCRB.
Surviving Spouse/Domestic Partner*, please note: In accordance with D.C. Code §38-2021.09(b)(1), to remain eligible to receive a surviving spouse/domestic partner* benefit, you cannot remarry/enter into a new domestic partnership prior to age 55. See the form for more details.
*The Federal government does not recognize domestic partners for retirement benefits.
Surviving Spouse Under a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO): In accordance with the District of Columbia Spouse Equity Act of 1988, D.C. Code §§1.529.01 et seq., to remain eligible to receive a surviving spouse benefit as a former spouse under a QDRO, you cannot remarry prior to age 55.
You can send the completed form and any required attachments by fax to (202) 566 -5001 or by mailing your documents to:
DC Retirement Board
Member Services Center
900 7th Street, NW, Second Floor
Washington, DC 20001
If you have further questions, please contact the DCRB Member Services Center by clicking on the Ask Member Services link, or by phone at (202) 343-3272 Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
