Resources &
Reference Guide.
OPM contact information, retirement hotlines, federal records center, annuity calculators, associations, free reports, leave charts, and every essential resource for federal employees and retirees — all in one place.
OPM Retirement Services
Start hereOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) — Retirement Support
P.O. Box 45, Boyers, PA 16017-0045
General Information
ReferenceFederal Records Center
OPF & SF-50National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) — National Personnel Records Center
National Personnel Records Center (Civilian)1411 Boulder Boulevard
Valmeyer, IL 62295
Fax: 618-496-4903 or 618-496-4904
The Federal Records Center is the depository for official personnel folders (OPF) of persons no longer in federal service. Current federal employees should contact their agency HR office for OPF access. Former employees contact NARA directly and must provide:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Last employing agency and duty station
- Approximate employment dates
- Signature (required)
Annuity & Benefits Calculators
ToolsAssociations, Organizations & Publications
NetworksNARFE
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
AARP
American Association of Retired Persons — nonprofit, nonpartisan. Founded 1958.
FEDweek
Helpful weekly email newsletters and online publications for federal employees and retirees.
Tammy Flanagan
Senior Benefits Director — one of the most knowledgeable federal benefits specialists. Articles in Government Executive and one-on-one consultations.
National Institute of Transition Planning (NITP)
Individual counseling for complex retirement issues requiring professional advice.
FedWork Network
Network with other federal workers and retirees — share thoughts, learn about benefits, connect.