Retirees should make sure their mailing address is current by December 31 in order to receive important information from NYSLRS in the coming year. We’ll be mailing 1099-R tax documents in late January and Retiree Annual Statements in February.
Remember, if you file an address change order with the Post Office, they will only forward your mail for a limited time.
Retirement Online Makes It Easy to Check and Update Your Contact Information
Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to check your mailing address, phone number and email address and update them if needed. If you don’t already have an account, go to the Sign In page and click Sign Up under the Customer Sign In button. (Need help with Retirement Online? See this post for handy tips.)
Other Ways to Update Your Mailing Address
If you don’t have a Retirement Online account, there are other ways to update the mailing address we have on file for you.
- By Email
If your new address is not a PO box or international address, you can email your address change information using the secure contact form on our website. Be sure to complete all form fields and provide your old and new address. - By Mail
You can complete and submit a change of address form by mail (use the form if your new address is a PO box or an international address). Mail your completed form to:- NYSLRS
- 110 State Street
- Albany, NY 12244-0001
After you’ve filed for retirement, we’ll reply back to you with a confirmation letter and some forms. One of these forms will be a W-4P form (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments). You’ll need to fill out this form to choose the amount you want withheld from your benefit each month for federal taxes. You can choose the withholding tax status that suits you, and you can change it any time afterward by completing a new W-4P form.