5 CFR 846.713

§ 846.713 Former spouse consent requirement.

United States · 5 CFR — Administrative Personnel · Status: effective

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Citation: 5 CFR 846.713, § 846.713 Former spouse consent requirement, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/8520
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An election of FERS coverage cannot become effective unless the election is made with the written consent of any former spouse(s) entitled to benefits under part 838 of this chapter.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.