Power of Attorney

NYCERS provides two ways by which members can empower a Power of Attorney (POA) to represent their interests and transact with NYCERS on their behalf: 

  1. If you have a power-of-attorney (POA) document drafted by your lawyer, you can submit the signed and notarized original POA to NYCERS for review with a cover letter including your name, address, and mobile number.  If your POA was signed more than one year ago, you must include Affidavit that Power of Attorney is in Full Force Form #203. Upon completed review, NYCERS will return the original documents to you and, if approved, will abide by the stipulations and/or limitations outlined in your POA.  
  2. To establish a power of attorney whose authority is limited only to retirement benefit transactions involving NYCERS, you and your agent(s) can complete Special Durable Power of Attorney Form #204.

    Learn more about Special Durable Power of Attorney 

Power of Attorney documents and Special Durable Power of Attorney Form #204 can only be submitted to NYCERS by mail or dropped off at the Walk-in Center. Photo and/or digital copies are not accepted.