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1. The 1152 form requires employee identification details. Fill in the employee's full name (last name first), date of birth, and designation date in month/day/year format. Also complete the C Witnesses section and the Receiving Agency Certification fields.
2. Once that section is complete, fill in the designation date, the C Witnesses declaration (a witness may not also be a beneficiary), and the Receiving Agency Certification. Double-check all entries before continuing.
3. This next section covers the cancellation area. Complete the Cancel Prior Designations section and the Standard Form reverse side.
4. The identification and beneficiary section requires the employee's last name and first name, date of birth in month/day/year format, city, state and ZIP code, and the B Information Concerning the Beneficiaries. Pay close attention to the B Information and location fields, as these are key to the form.
5. The final section is integral to the form's validity. Fill in the designation date, the C Witnesses section, and the Receiving Agency Certification before finalizing. An incomplete form may be rejected by your agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 1152 Form
What is the purpose of the SF 1152 form?
The SF 1152 lets federal civilian employees designate who receives their unpaid compensation (final salary, overtime pay, accrued leave) if they die while employed. Without this form, payment follows a fixed legal order of precedence set by federal statute.
Who needs to complete the 1152 form?
Any federal civilian employee who wants to control who receives their unpaid wages and accrued leave after death should file the 1152 form. It is especially important for employees with dependents or beneficiaries not covered by the default legal order of precedence.
Where do I submit the completed 1152 form?
Submit the completed 1152 form to your agency's human resources or payroll office. Do not send it directly to OPM. Keep a personal copy for your records and update the form after major life events such as marriage, divorce, or a named beneficiary's death.