I am not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. How do I apply to withdraw the deceased member’s CPF savings as a nominee?

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Accepted Answer

The application process depends on whether you are applying from Singapore or overseas.

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Action Required

Applying in Singapore

Please make an appointment to visit the CPF Service Centre.

Bring along the following original documents:

Identification documents (i.e. Foreign Identity Card, Passport)
Bank statement / Bank passbook / Bank letter with official letterhead showing your full name, identification number, bank name, branch and account number

Applying from Overseas

Please visit the Singapore Overseas Mission or the Notary Public certified by the Apostille for certification of the following documents:

Identification documents (i.e. Foreign Identity Card, Passport)
Bank statement / Bank passbook / Bank letter with official letterhead showing your full name, identification number, bank name, branch and account number
Completed Withdraw Deceased Member’s CPF Savings Application Form (enclosed in our notification) - Section 3 and 6 to be certified

Please mail the certified documents and application form to:

Central Provident Fund Board
Nominations and Accounts Closure Department (NAC)
238B Thomson Road
#08-00 Tower B Novena Square
Singapore 307685

Upon receiving your application, we will send you an acknowledgement letter

Please note the processing timeline of the application (upon receiving all required documents):

CPF savings without Singtel Discounted Shares: 17 working days
CPF savings with Singtel Discounted Shares: 17 working days + 7 working days to transfer/sell shares

I am a nominee. How do I apply to withdraw the deceased member's CPF savings?