Submit a form to buy past service - Public Service
Submit a form to buy past service
Use this application to buy past service if you worked for an employer before they joined the plan.
Before you apply
- Learn about eligibility, deadlines and paying for past service
- Know the approximate amount of money you are considering using to buy service
- By providing this information on Part A of the application, we can provide an estimate of how a partial purchase may increase your pension
Submit the form
- Download or print the Past Service Purchase Application (PDF)
- Complete Part A
- Send the application to your employer
- Your employer will complete Part B and submit the application to the plan
- Submit a copy of your ID to the plan
- Upload your ID securely using My Account
By submitting the application, you are not obligated to buy the service.
What happens next
We’ll contact you if we need anything else from you. You can check the status of your request at any time in My Account Message Centre.
Once your application is processed, you’ll receive a Statement of Cost with your cost, potential increase, due date and next steps.
You’ll get an email when your statement is available in My Account. If you’re not registered for My Account, your statement will be mailed to you.
Eligibility
Use this application if you are applying to buy service for time you worked for a Public Service Pension Plan employer before that employer joined the plan or before your employee group was covered by the plan.
- A valid copy of government-issued ID. Your application will not be accepted without this.
Check your request
Did you know you can now check the status of your service request using Message Centre? You'll find the link on your My Account dashboard.