This form contains 101 fields organized into 14 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Cash Payment Distribution Options
Total distribution of vested account balance Checkbox
Check this box to receive the entire vested account balance as a cash payment (full distribution).
Partial distribution of vested account balance Checkbox
Check this box to receive a partial cash distribution of your vested account balance and enter the dollar amount on the provided line.
Partial Distribution Amount Number
Enter the dollar amount you are requesting as a partial cash distribution of your vested account balance. Fill only if 'Partial distribution of vested account balance' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Partial distribution of vested account balance
Gross distribution (amount before taxes) Checkbox
Check this box to receive a gross cash distribution (amount before taxes are withheld); this is the default method if no option is selected.
Net distribution (amount after taxes) Checkbox
Check this box to receive a net cash distribution after required taxes have been withheld.
Cash Payment Method - Mail Check Option
Send check by first class mail to my address of record Checkbox
Check this box when you want the cash payment mailed by first-class mail to your address of record (default method if no other option is selected); allow 5–10 business days from the process date for delivery.
Cash Payment Type (Gross or Net)
Gross distribution (amount before taxes) Checkbox
Check this box when you want the cash payment paid as a gross distribution (amount before taxes are withheld).
Net distribution (amount after taxes) Checkbox
Check this box when you want the cash payment paid as a net distribution (amount after taxes have been withheld).
Direct Deposit ACH Financial Institution Information
Direct Deposit Financial Institution Name Text
Enter the full name of the bank or financial institution where you want the ACH deposit sent. Fill only if 'Direct Deposit ACH' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Direct Deposit ACH
Direct Deposit ABA (Routing) Number Number
Enter the bank routing (ABA) number associated with the financial institution for the ACH transfer. Fill only if 'Direct Deposit ACH' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Direct Deposit ACH
Direct Deposit Account Number Number
Enter the account number at the financial institution where the funds should be deposited. Fill only if 'Direct Deposit ACH' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Direct Deposit ACH
Account Type - Checking Checkbox
Check this box when the account you are providing for Direct Deposit ACH is a checking account. Fill only if 'Direct Deposit ACH' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Direct Deposit ACH
Account Type - Savings Checkbox
Check this box when the account you are providing for Direct Deposit ACH is a savings account. Fill only if 'Direct Deposit ACH' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Direct Deposit ACH
Direct Deposit ACH Checkbox
Check this box when you want your distribution sent via ACH direct deposit to the bank account you provide on this form.
Direct Rollover Options
Total Direct Rollover Distribution of my vested account balance Checkbox
Check this box when you want the entire vested balance in your account to be sent as a direct rollover to another eligible retirement account.
Partial Direct Rollover Distribution (if allowed) of my vested account balance in the amount of Checkbox
Check this box when you want only a portion of your vested balance rolled over directly to another eligible retirement account and you will specify the dollar amount on the form.
Direct Rollover — Partial Distribution Amount Number
Enter the dollar amount of your vested account balance to be directly rolled over to another plan or IRA. Fill only if 'Partial Direct Rollover Distribution (if allowed) of my vested account balance in the amount of' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Partial Direct Rollover Distribution (if allowed) of my vested account balance in the amount of
General
Requested cash payment amount Number
Enter the dollar amount you are requesting as the cash payment to be paid now, with the remaining balance to be directly rolled over.
Check Payable to TrusteeCustodian Text
Pretax Account Number Text
Roth Account Number Text
Address of TrusteeCustodian Text
City-0 Text
State-0 Text
Zip-0 Text
Send direct rollover distribution check to CheckBox
Send check to my address of record CheckBox
The Form W4R Federal Tax Withholding Form is requi CheckBox
Federal Income Tax Withholding for systematic payments (including RMD payments) lasting 10 years or more:_Opt-out RadioButton
Federal Income Tax Withholding for systematic payments (including RMD payments) lasting 10 years or more:_Different#20#25 RadioButton
Date Text
Not Applicable I certify I am not married andor t CheckBox
Printed Name of Spouse Text
Dated Text
Dated-0 Text
State of Text
in the country of Text
ID Document Text
Statements Verified Text
Printed Name of Notary Text
Dated-1 Text
My commission expires Text
Was the participant an Offcer of the Company CheckBox
Was the participant an Owner of the Company CheckBox
Yes Percent Ownership-0 Text
Was the participant an Officer of the CompanyWas t_Was#20the#20participant#20an#20Officer#20of#20the#20CompanyWas#20t_Yes_On RadioButton
Was the participant an Officer of the CompanyWas t_Was#20the#20participant#20an#20Officer#20of#20the#20CompanyWas#20t_No_On RadioButton
Date of Termination Text
Date of Final Payroll Deduction Text
Current Year Hours Worked Text
Prior Year Hours Worked Text
I authorize the payment of retirement plan benefit CheckBox
I authorize the payment of retirement plan benefit-0 CheckBox
I authorize the payment of retirement plan benefit-1 CheckBox
Printed Name Text
Date-0 Text
Marital Status
Single Radiobutton
Check this box if you are not married (legally single) at the time you complete this form.
Married Radiobutton
Check this box if you are currently legally married.
Divorced Radiobutton
Check this box if you are legally divorced and not currently married.
Widowed Radiobutton
Check this box if your spouse has died and you have not remarried.
Participant Address & Contact
Phone Number Text
Enter the participant's preferred daytime phone number including area code and extension if applicable.
Street Address Text
Enter the participant's current mailing street address, including apartment or unit number if applicable.
City Text
Enter the city of the participant's mailing address.
State Text
Enter the U.S. state of the participant's mailing address (use the two-letter abbreviation or full state name).
ZIP Code Text
Enter the participant's mailing ZIP code (5-digit ZIP or ZIP+4).
Email Address Text
Enter the participant's primary email address to receive electronic communications about this request.
Contact by Telephone Checkbox
Check this box if you want Nationwide to contact you by the telephone number of record (electing telephone contact instead of only electronic communications).
Contact by US Mail Checkbox
Check this box if you want Nationwide to contact you via U.S. mail (electing postal mail contact instead of only electronic communications).
Participant Identity
Participant Name Text
Enter the participant's full legal name as it should appear on plan and tax records.
Social Security Number (SSN) Text
Enter the participant's nine-digit Social Security Number (SSN) exactly as issued.
Date of Birth Date
Enter the participant's date of birth.
Date of Hire Date
Enter the date the participant was hired by the employer.
Plan Information
Plan ID Text
Enter the plan's assigned identification code or number used by your organization or Nationwide to identify this retirement plan.
Plan Name Text
Enter the official name of the retirement plan as it appears in plan documents or on file with Nationwide.
401(k) Checkbox
Check this box if the plan identified on this form is a 401(k) plan.
403(b) Checkbox
Check this box if the plan identified on this form is a 403(b) plan.
457(b) Checkbox
Check this box if the plan identified on this form is a 457(b) plan.
401(a) Profit Sharing Checkbox
Check this box if the plan identified on this form is a 401(a) Profit Sharing plan.
401(a) Money Purchase Checkbox
Check this box if the plan identified on this form is a 401(a) Money Purchase plan.
Pre-Tax Direct Rollover Options
N/A - No Pre-Tax contributions Checkbox
Check this box if you have no pre-tax contributions and therefore no pre-tax funds to roll over.
Rollover of Pre-tax vested balance to a Traditional IRA Checkbox
Check this box to direct Nationwide to roll your pre-tax vested balance into a Traditional IRA.
Rollover of Pre-tax vested balance to another eligible retirement plan Checkbox
Check this box to direct Nationwide to roll your pre-tax vested balance to another eligible retirement plan (for example, a new employer's plan).
Rollover of Pre-tax vested balance to a Roth IRA Checkbox
Check this box to convert and roll your pre-tax vested balance into a Roth IRA, understanding the distribution will be reported as taxable income for the year distributed.
Reason for Distribution (select one)
Termination of Employment Radiobutton
Check this box when you are requesting a distribution because your employment with the Employer has ended.
In-Service Withdrawal Radiobutton
Check this box when you are requesting an in-service withdrawal that is permitted under the plan while you remain employed.
Disability as defined within the Plan Document Radiobutton
Check this box when you are requesting a distribution because you meet the plan’s definition of disability.
Withdrawal of After-Tax Voluntary Contributions Radiobutton
Check this box when you are requesting a distribution of after-tax voluntary contributions from your account.
You are no longer employed with the Employer (footnote/explanation) Radiobutton
Check this box when the distribution reason is that you are no longer employed with the Employer (note: transferring within the same controlled group does not constitute termination).
Withdrawal of Rollover Contributions Radiobutton
Check this box when you are requesting a distribution of rollover contributions that were previously rolled into the plan.
Termination of the Plan (Employer initiated action) Radiobutton
Check this box when the distribution is being requested because the employer is terminating the plan.
NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Termination of Employment_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_InService Withdrawal_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Disability as defined within the Plan Document_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Qualified Disaster Recovery Distribution QDRD_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Withdrawal of AfterTax Voluntary Contributions_On
Reservist Called to Active Military Service Distributions Radiobutton
Check this box when you are requesting a distribution pursuant to being a reservist called to active military service.
NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Termination of Employment_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_InService Withdrawal_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Disability as defined within the Plan Document_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Qualified Disaster Recovery Distribution QDRD_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Withdrawal of AfterTax Voluntary Contributions_On
Other reason Radiobutton
Check this box only if none of the listed reasons apply and provide the specific reason in the space on the form.
NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Termination of Employment_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_InService Withdrawal_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Disability as defined within the Plan Document_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Qualified Disaster Recovery Distribution QDRD_On NOTE Select only one distribution reason per submi_Withdrawal of AfterTax Voluntary Contributions_On
Repetitive Cash Payments - Schedule
Monthly Checkbox
Check this box to select monthly as the frequency for repetitive cash payments.
Quarterly Checkbox
Check this box to select quarterly (every three months) as the frequency for repetitive cash payments.
Semi-Annually Checkbox
Check this box to select semi-annually (every six months) as the frequency for repetitive cash payments.
Annually Checkbox
Check this box to select annually (once per year) as the frequency for repetitive cash payments.
Beginning Date Date
Enter the date when the repetitive cash payments should begin. Fill only if 'Monthly', 'Quarterly', 'Semi-Annually', 'Annually' is 'Yes' if any.
Depends on: Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annually
Gross Amount Number
Enter the gross dollar amount to be paid for each repetitive payment (amount before taxes). Fill only if 'Monthly', 'Quarterly', 'Semi-Annually', 'Annually' is 'Yes' if any.
Depends on: Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annually
Roth Direct Rollover Options
N/A - No Roth Contributions Checkbox
Check this box if you have no Roth contributions and do not want to direct any Roth funds to a rollover.
Rollover of Roth account balance to a Roth IRA Checkbox
Check this box if you want your Roth account balance directly rolled over into a Roth IRA.
Rollover of Roth account balance to another 401(k), 403(b) or governmental 457(b) plan's Roth Rollover account Checkbox
Check this box if you want your Roth account balance directly rolled over into another employer plan’s Roth rollover account (such as another 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plan).