| Understand | Who can make a CPF Nomination and when should you consider making one? | <p>All CPF members aged 16 and above can make CPF Nominations. </p><p>You should make a CPF nomination as soon as you start accumulating savings in your CPF accounts. You are also encouraged to review your nomination regularly and ensure that it continues to fit your intentions. For instance, you may wish to revise your nomination following a change in circumstances such as:</p><ul><li><p>Marriage;</p></li><li><p>Child birth;</p></li><li><p>Divorce; or</p></li><li><p>Death of nominee(s).</p></li>
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| Understand | What does a CPF Nomination cover? | <table width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#d2d2d2"><td width="50%" align="center">
<b class="fontbold">Covered under CPF Nomination</b></td><td width="50%" align="center">
<b class="fontbold">Not covered under CPF Nomination</b></td></tr><tr align="left" valign="top"><td><ol><li style="margin-bottom:8px;">CPF savings* in your Ordinary, Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts </li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Unused CPF LIFE premiums </li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Discounted Singtel shares</li></ol><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">* CPF savings cannot be included in your Will. They also do not form your estate and are protected from creditor claims on any outstanding debts.</p></td><td><ol><li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Properties bought using your CPF savings </li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Payout from Dependants’ Protection Scheme (DPS)</li><li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Investments made under CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS)</li></ol>
Find out more about <a href="https://www.moneysense.gov.sg/estate-planning" target="_blank">estate planning</a> at the MoneySENSE website.</td></tr></tbody></table> | CPF Nomination Scheme | 1541 | 1541 |
| Understand | If I have made a CPF nomination, how will my CPF savings be paid to my nominee(s)? | <p>By default, your nominee(s) will receive the CPF savings due to them in cash via cheque or GIRO. </p><p>If you have made a CPF nomination, you can check your <a href="https://www.cpf.gov.sg/esvc/web/schemes/nominationdetails/home">details</a> to find out how your CPF savings will be distributed to your nominee(s).</p><p> </p><p><strong>Special Needs Savings Scheme (SNSS)</strong></p><p>Parents can nominate their children with special needs to receive the CPF savings due to them on a monthly basis. Find out more about <a href="https://www.cpf.gov.sg/members/FAQ/schemes/other-matters/cpf-nomination-scheme?ajfaqid=faq2186038">SNSS Nomination here</a>.</p><p>Please contact the Board if you have any enquiries on the above.</p>
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| Decide | What do you have to decide when making a CPF nomination? | <ol><li>Decide on your nominee(s) and the percentage of your CPF savings each nominee should receive.<br><br></li><li>Consider if you wish to authorise specific person(s) to obtain your CPF account information upon your demise. The Board, upon request from the authorised person(s), will disclose your CPF statement(s) of account in and after the year of your death and your nomination details to your authorised person(s).<br><br></li><li>Appoint two witnesses and inform them of your intention to make a nomination.<br><br></li></ol> | CPF Nomination Scheme | 1919 | 1737 |
| Apply | How can you make a CPF Nomination? | <p>
<strong>Online</strong></p><ol><li>Get ready:
<ul><li>Your SingPass</li><li>Your nominees’ NRIC particulars (Name, NRIC No., Mailing address<sup>1</sup>, Email address)</li><li>Two witnesses’<sup>2</sup> NRIC particulars (Name, NRIC No., Mailing address<sup>1</sup>, Email and/or Singapore-registered Mobile Phone Number) </li></ul></li><li>Log in to
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<em>my cpf</em> Online Services with your SingPass to
<a href="https://www.cpf.gov.sg/eSvc/Web/Schemes/MakeCpfNomination/Home">make an online nomination</a>.</li></ol><p>
<strong>In-Person at CPF Service Centres</strong></p><ol><li style="margin-bottom:5pt;">Visit any of our
<a href="/Members/Contact/visit-us">CPF Service Centres</a>. To save time, you may book an appointment with us through our CPF Appointment Service at the CPF website. The appointment can be made on your preferred date and time, subject to availability of appointment slots.</li><li style="margin-bottom:5pt;">Complete your CPF Nomination in the presence of our Customer Service Executives (CSEs). They can act as your witnesses and clarify any questions you may have. You are encouraged to bring along photocopies of your nominee(s)’ identification documents (such as NRIC or foreign identification document) indicating their particulars.</li></ol><p> Please also note that your CPF savings will be distributed in cash to your nominee(s) unless you have given the Board specific instructions. </p><p>
<sup>1</sup>Mailing Address is required for foreigners only. For Singaporeans and PRs, their mailing address will be based on the address registered with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).</p><p>
<sup>2</sup>Your witnesses should each have a valid SingPass.</p> | CPF Nomination Scheme | 1547 | 1547 |
| Apply | How can you check your nomination details? | <p>You can check your nomination details: </p><p>
<strong>Online using
<em>my cpf </em>Online Services</strong></p><ol><li style="margin-bottom:5pt;">Login with your SingPass. </li><li style="margin-bottom:5pt;">Click on My Requests > Nomination Details >
<a href="https://www.cpf.gov.sg/esvc/web/schemes/nominationdetails/home">View My Nomination Details</a>.</li><li style="margin-bottom:5pt;">If you are not able to view your nomination details, please submit an online request via My Requests. After your request has been processed, you will receive an email to inform you that you can view your nomination details online. Requests will be processed within 4 working days.</li></ol><p>
<strong>In-Person at CPF Service Centres</strong></p><ol><li style="margin-bottom:5pt;">Bring your identity card/passport to any
<a href="/Members/Contact/visit-us">CPF Service Centres</a> to enquire over our service counter.</li></ol><p>As your nomination details are confidential, we cannot reveal them through other channels such as phone, email and third parties. </p> | CPF Nomination Scheme | 1544 | 1544 |