Withdrawal of Central Provident Fund CPF Contributions

Who can withdraw?

1.     Upon the death of a Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident in Singapore, you         need not report the death to the CPF board. They will be notified by the         relevant public agency and will distribute the CPF monies accordingly.

2.     If the deceased is a foreigner or Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident         residing overseas, you will need to report the death to the CPF board via the         following modes:

            Mail to:

            Central Provident Fund Board

            Withdrawal Schemes Department (WSD)

            238B Thomson Road

            #08-00 Tower B Novena Square

            Singapore 307685

            Or visit the CPF board at any CPF service centres

3.     You can also withdraw your CPF in full if you are about to leave or have left         Singapore and West Malaysia permanently with no intention to either country         for employment or residence.

How?

1. If you wish to withdraw your Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions, please contact the CPF board for the application form here.
   
   
2. If your CPF withdrawal form requires your signature to be attested, please call us to shedule for an appointment. You may wish to refer to the Notarial Services section of our website, and click Attestation of Signature on Documents.
   
   Please note that with effect from 1 April 2017, the CPF Board has stopped accepting certifications of non-original documents by overseas Notaries Public for the withdrawals of CPF monies. All certifications of non-original documents must be witnessed and/or certified by officials from Singapore Missions.
   
   
3. Upon completion of the form, you will have to forward the CPF withdrawal form directly to the CPF Board.