1.  One or More Years Until You Reach Your Retirement Eligibility Date:
     - Register for a “Planning for Retirement” or a “Retiring with Security” class.

2.  Within One Year of Retirement Eligibility:
     - Contact Retirement Systems to obtain a Benefit Estimate Request form.

3.  Six Months Prior to Retiring or Entering DROP:
     - Contact Retiree Systems at 703-279-8200 to set up a one-on-one
       retirement appointment with your retirement analyst. 
     - Notify your Supervisor that you are planning to retire or enter DROP.

4.  Submit All Completed Retirement Forms:
     - Return your completed retirement forms in person or return them via mail.
       We recommend that you submit the forms during our walk-in hours, 
       Monday through Friday from 11:00am-2:00pm. During those hours, 
       our staff can review the forms and verify that your application can
       be processed without delay.
     - Normal and Early retirement forms should be submitted at least thirty days
       in advance.
     - DROP Entry application forms must be submitted at least sixty days
       in advance. DROP Application Schedule

5.  45 - 60 Days after retirement:
     - First Payment Letter and Final Calculation Worksheet will be mailed to you
       within this timeframe.
     - All monthly retirement payments will be sent by direct deposit to your financial
       institution on the last business day of each month.