Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) – 457 Plans

Overview

• NDPERS must approve the distribution of a member’s retirement benefits due to a divorce.  Refer to the Release of Information – Legal Representation for disclosure of specific information relating to your divorce.
• Please alert NDPERS staff so the order can be provided in the proper format. Your attorney should contact NDPERS to obtain a copy of the NDPERS QDRO Model prior to compiling a domestic relations order. 
• Domestic relations order must be deemed in compliance and qualified by NDPERS in accordance with North Dakota Century Code 54-52.2-03.3  (NDPERS) and North Dakota Administrative Code Chapter 71-04-08. 
• Notify your provider representative to update your beneficiary(ies).
• To update your marital status and contact information, log in to your PERSLink Member Self Service (MSS) account online or complete the Notice of Change.