Normal and early retirement benefits - Application.

71-05-05-01. Normal and early retirement benefits - Application. Except as provided in section 71-05-05-02 for retirement options, applications for retirement, surviving spouse, and disability benefits must be filed at the public employees retirement system at least thirty days before normal or early retirement date or before the commencement of benefits. A member shall file a photocopy of the member's birth certificate and, if the member is married, a photocopy of the member's spouse's birth certificate and marriage certificate. A surviving spouse shall file a photocopy of the surviving spouse's birth certificate, deceased member's birth certificate, and marriage certificate for a benefit election under subsection 6 of North Dakota Century Code section 39-03.1-11. If a birth certificate is not available, a member or surviving spouse may submit other documentation based on policy and procedure adopted by the board. History: Effective October 1, 1991; amended effective May 1, 2004; April 1, 2014. General Authority: NDCC 39-03.1-06 Law Implemented: NDCC 39-03.1-11