Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the document editor.
2. Enter your name in the designated field, using the format 'Last, First, Middle'. This is important for identification purposes.
3. Provide your employee or Social Security number in the specified box. Make sure to double-check this information for accuracy.
4. Fill in the organization name where you are currently employed.
5. Check the appropriate box for the type of leave or absence you are requesting. Enter the date range (from and to) in the spaces provided.
6. Indicate if you are using accrued annual leave, restored annual leave, advance annual leave, accrued sick leave, or advance sick leave and provide the purpose for the leave.
7. If you are invoking your entitlement to family and medical leave, select the relevant reason from the list provided. Be specific about the circumstances.
8. Complete any necessary remarks or additional comments that could provide context for your request.
9. In the certification section, acknowledge that the information provided is accurate and reaffirm your understanding of the agency's procedures.
10. Sign and date the form in the appropriate spaces to validate your request.
11. After completing the form, you can save your changes, download a copy, print it, or share it as needed.

Complete your Opm Form 71 Electronic online today to ensure your leave request is processed efficiently.