Notification of Death

Nov 14, 2025

Report the Death of a CalSTRS Member, Benefit Recipient, Option Beneficiary or Designated Recipient

Follow the guided step-by-step instructions to complete the form below, then select the Submit button to report the death of a member to CalSTRS.

Your Information

Your IP Address 216.73.216.146

*Required fields

* First Name:

Middle Initial:

* Last Name:

* Relationship to Deceased:

* Mailing Address Line 1:

Mailing Address Line 2:

* City:

* State:

* Zip Code:

* Primary phone:

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* Email Address:

* Confirm Email Address:

Alternate Contact Information (optional)

Select the Alternate Contact Information link if someone other than yourself should be the Primary Contact for this notification. Upon selecting the link, complete the section below to continue.

Deceased Information

Enter the information of the deceased member, benefit recipient, option beneficiary or designated recipient below. Be sure to enter the information as accurately and completely as possible to expedite processing of this notification.

Attach a Copy of the Death Certificate (optional)

Select the Browse button below to locate an electronic copy of the DeathCertificate on your personal computer to attach with your Notification of Death.

If you do not have an electronic copy on file, you can submit the death certificate to CalSTRS by U.S. Postal Service, fax or in-person delivery to a CalSTRS local office:

Mailing Address:
CalSTRS
P.O. Box 15275 MS 43
Sacramento, CA 95851-0275

Fax Number:
916-414-5783

Hand-Delivery:
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