5 C.F.R. § 880.205
Determinations of death.
Cite as 5 C.F.R. § 880.205 (2026)
OPM does not make findings of presumed death. A claimant for CSRS, FERS, or FEGLI death benefits (other than payments under § 880.302) or an individual seeking an adjustment of accounts under § 880.207 must submit a death certificate or other legal certification of death issued by an authorized institution.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 880.207880.302