SCERS is excited to introduce the new Online Retirement Application, now available in the MySCERS Portal. This tool makes applying for retirement easier, faster, and more secure.

Instead of tracking down forms and mailing paperwork, members can now log into MySCERS, select “Apply for Service Retirement,” and complete the process online at their own pace. The system provides step-by-step guidance, helping to ensure nothing is missed.

Supervising Probation Officer John Rowland, the first member to use the feature, shared: “The online process
was a quick, easy, and non-stressful way to complete my application for retirement.”

Key benefits include:

• Built-in edits to reduce errors and missing information
• Secure document upload and confirmation
• Faster, streamlined processing

After submitting, SCERS staff carefully review each application. Most members receive their first retirement
payment within about 45 days (timelines may vary). A benefits specialist will reach out if more information is
needed, and members will receive updates along the way.

This launch is part of SCERS’ ongoing effort to modernize member services, with more secure online tools coming soon.