If you are not in Singapore
You may submit the account closure form and required supporting documents by post. You are strongly encouraged to mail in your documents via registered mail.
Both the account closure form and all original supporting documents must be witnessed/certified true by an official of a Singapore Overseas Mission (SOM) with his official seal/stamp duly affixed. Please make an appointment in advance before you visit the SOM. Walk-in applicants may not be served.
Alternatively, if you are residing in a country which is part of the Apostille Convention:
- Your documents must first be witnessed and certified true by a Notary Public;
- Thereafter, the notarised documents must be certified by the designated Competent Authority of your country via the issuance of an apostille certificate.
If you are in Singapore
To facilitate faster processing, you are strongly encouraged to close your CPF account and transfer your CPF savings to your bank account before leaving Singapore. Once you have left the country, additional verification will be required for forms completed overseas as certification at a Singapore Overseas Mission is required. These may incur additional administrative charges.
Make an appointment to visit the CPF Service Centre to close your CPF account and transfer your CPF savings to your bank account. Please note that no walk-ins are allowed without an appointment.
When visiting the CPF Service Centre, please bring along:
1. Your original copies of the supporting documents stated on the CPF account closure form.
>>If you are below age 21
Your parent or legal guardian can close your CPF account using this form.
