Skip to main content
NEW ORBIT log in experience coming Feb. 1, simplifying the process and strengthening security.

ORBIT will launch a new sign-on experience in 2026. The single-sign on powered by ID.me will replace your current username and password. Learn more.

An official website of the State of North Carolina An official website of NC

State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy.

Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website.

Utility Menu
  • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
  • FORMS
  • NC TREASURER
Home

Main menu

  • Retirees
    • Retirees
    • Benefit Pay Days
    • ORBIT for Retirees
    • Income Tax Withholding
    • Return to Work Laws
    • NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans for Retirees
    • Retirement Allowance Increase(s)
    • Domestic Relations Orders
    • Qualified Excess Benefit Arrangement
    • Beneficiaries and Survivors
    • ORBIT Help & FAQs
    • myNCRetirement Security Tips
  • Milestones
    • Milestones
    • New Employees
    • Current Members
    • Member Annual Retirement Statement
    • First Responders
    • Disability
    • Former Employees
    • Nearing Retirement
    • Member Death
    • Retirement Planning Conferences
  • Employers
    • Employers
    • Schedule for Submitting Contributions
    • Employer Submission Documentation
    • Employer Address Change
    • Helping Members with Retirement or Disability
    • Retirement Monitor Newsletter
    • đź“– LGERS Employer Handbook
    • đź“– TSERS Employer Handbook
    • Employer Training
    • Empower Plan Service Center
  • Governance
    • Governance
    • Boards of Trustees and Committees
    • Legislation
    • Governing Laws
    • Valuations and Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
  • Systems & Funds
    • Systems & Funds
    • Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)
    • Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
    • Consolidated Judicial Retirement System (CJRS)
    • Legislative Retirement System (LRS)
    • Firefighters’ and Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund (FRSWPF)
    • Disability Income Plan of North Carolina (DIPNC)
    • Register of Deeds' Supplemental Pension Fund (RODSPF)
    • NC National Guard Pension Fund (NCNGPF)
    • NCRS History
  • NC 401(k) & NC 457
    • NC 401(k) & NC 457
    • NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans Events
    • Information for Employees
    • Information for Employers
    • Contact your Counselor
    • NC Lifetime Income Transfer Benefit
    • Policies for Participants and Employers
    • Reports and Disclosures
  • ORBIT

Utility Menu

  • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
  • FORMS
  • NC TREASURER

Former Employees

  1. Home
  2. Milestones
SVG

Nearing Retirement

As a former employee who has reached the eligibility requirements, you may be eligible to retire and receive a lifetime monthly benefit from the Retirement Systems.
SVG

ORBIT Self-Service
SVG

NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plans
SVG

Purchase Service
SVG

Refund of Contributions
SVG

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Related Content

  • ORBIT Forms
  • Domestic Relations Orders
  • Retirement Allowance Increase(s)
  • Events
On This Page Jump Links
Off

This page was last modified on 09/19/2025

Side Nav

  • Milestones
    • New Employees
    • Current Members
    • Member Annual Retirement Statement
    • First Responders
    • Disability
    • Former Employees
      • Online Retirement Application
      • Refund of My Contributions
      • Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
    • Nearing Retirement
    • Member Death
    • Retirement Planning Conferences

Contact

Hours
In-person form deliveries and Counseling Center
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 
closed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (lunch)

3200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604

nc.retirement@nctreasurer.com
(919) 814-4590

Disclaimer: While this website is intended to be as accurate as possible, the explanation is subject in all respects to the detailed provisions of the North Carolina law. It must be understood that the explanation in this website cannot alter, modify, or otherwise change the controlling legal documents or N.C. General Statutes in any way, nor can any right accrue by reason of any statement or omission of any statement in this website.

Follow Us

Facebook Feed

Network Menu

  • nc.gov
  • Website Feedback
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer & Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Open Budget
Hosted on Digital Commons