# 5 CFR § 849.304: Selecting a representative payee

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.304

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 849.304
- **Heading:** Selecting a representative payee
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 849—REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES > Subpart C—Selection of 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 CFR § 849.101 § 849.101 Applicability and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.102 § 849.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.103 § 849.103 Implementing directives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.201 § 849.201 When to make payment to a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.202 § 849.202 Payment of annuity while finding a suitable representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.203 § 849.203 Information considered in determining whether to appoint a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.301 § 849.301 Information considered in selecting a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.301.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.302 § 849.302 Order of preference in selecting a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.302.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.303 § 849.303 Individuals who may not serve as a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.303.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.304 § 849.304 Selecting a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.304.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.305 § 849.305 Notice of the determination to select a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.305.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.401 § 849.401 Responsibilities of a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.401.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.402 § 849.402 Use of payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.402.md)
- [5 CFR § 849.403 § 849.403 Accountability of a representative payee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-849.403.md)

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