Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Start CPF LIFE Pay-out, the applicant has to approach the CENTRAL PROVIDENT FUND link
2. The applicant has to get the form from the respective office or download the form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. After filling the application form, make sure to attach all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page
5. Submit the completed form with the necessary documents to the respective officer.
6. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority's request.
7. The processing time for this procedure is 2 to 4 weeks.

Apply online

1. To Apply to Start CPF LIFE Payout, the applicant has to make the application in Central Provident fund board link
2. Click on the “Forms” and click the “Apply Online” menu of “Apply to Start CPF LIFE Pay-out”
3. The applicant to log in with their Sing pass Id number and password

   Note: If the applicant does not have an account, they can register by clicking on register for singpass, and read the information marked 1 and 2 and agree to the terms and conditions, and click on register now, and in the next page the applicant has to enter their personal information and submit. Then they will be issued the Sing Pass ID number and password.

4. The applicant has to necessary information and submits the required document that is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. After submitting the documents review the application and click “submit”.
6. Make an online payment as prescribed.
7. The processing time for this procedure takes about 2 to 4 weeks.

• Address proof
• Singapore ID card
• Marriage certificate
• Medical reports

NOTE: may request other documents for further verification.

Application form link

CENTRAL PROVIDANT FUND
238A Thomson Road,
Novena Square Office Towers,
Singapore 307684
Contact - 65 1800 227 1188
Contact link

• Any person can join CPF LIFE any time from 65 to one month before they reach 80.

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid per the authority's request.
• For payment guidelines link

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• The processing time for this procedure takes up to 2 to 4 weeks.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• CPF contribution to pay link

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address

• This form allows the applicant to start receiving CPF LIFE monthly payout if the applicant has previously deferred to payout.
• The CPF Lifelong Income for The Elderly (CPF LIFE) Scheme is a national longevity insurance annuity scheme that insures the applicant against running out of retirement savings, by providing you with a monthly payout no matter how long the applicant lives.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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