When a member dies, a certified or original death certificate must be sent to TRS. The following information about the member must also be provided: the member's name, TRS membership number, Social Security number, and date of death. The person reporting the death must also provide his/her name, address, and phone number.

For more information, please see the Guide to Death Benefits for Beneficiaries of Retired Members or the Guide to Death Benefits for Beneficiaries of Non-Retired Members .