Follow the steps to complete your beneficiary designation form accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the NM PERA Beneficiary Designation Form and open it for editing.
2. Indicate whether this is a new form or a change in existing information by checking the appropriate box at the top of the form.
3. Complete the Member Information Section. Fill in all required fields, including your social security number, first name, last name, and contact details. Make sure to provide your marital status and date of birth.
4. If you are married and designating someone other than your spouse as your beneficiary, check the spousal consent box. Remember, a separate Beneficiary Spousal Consent Form is needed for this designation to be valid.
5. In the Survivor Beneficiary Information Section, designate one person as your survivor beneficiary. Provide their name, relationship to you, social security number or federal tax ID, date of birth, and address or phone number.
6. In the Refund Beneficiary Information Section, designate either one person or organization to receive a refund in case no survivor pension is payable. Again, provide all requested details for this beneficiary.
7. Complete the Member Authorization Section by signing and dating the form. Ensure that all declarations are true to the best of your knowledge.
8. After completing the form, check for any errors, then save your changes. You may download, print, or share the form as needed for submission.

Complete your NM PERA Beneficiary Designation Form online today to ensure that your preferences are accurately recorded.