# 5 C.F.R. § 849.304 (2026): Selecting a representative payee

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P849_S849_304

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 849.304 (2026)
- **Heading:** Selecting a representative payee
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 849: REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES / Subpart C: Selection of a Representative Payee / § 849.304: § 849.304   Selecting a representative payee.

## Text

Before selecting an individual or organization to serve as a representative payee, the agency will conduct an investigation. The investigation will:
(a) Require the applicant to submit documented proof of identity.
(b) Verify the applicant's social security number.
(c) Conduct a background check on the applicant to determine if the applicant has been convicted of any crimes as defined in § 849.303(d) or (e).
(d) Determine if the applicant has previously served as a representative payee and if any previous appointments as representative payee were revoked or terminated due to misuse.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 849.301 (2026) § 849.301   Information considered in selecting a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P849_S849_301.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 849.302 (2026) § 849.302   Order of preference in selecting a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P849_S849_302.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 849.303 (2026) § 849.303   Individuals who may not serve as a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P849_S849_303.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 849.304 (2026) § 849.304   Selecting a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P849_S849_304.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 849.305 (2026) § 849.305   Notice of the determination to select a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P849_S849_305.md)

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