What nomination is for
A nomination records the person or persons designated for the purpose allowed by the applicable pension/service process. The exact legal effect depends on the relevant rules and benefit involved. It should therefore be kept accurate, but it should not be confused with the separate statutory or rule-based eligibility for family pension.
Nomination versus family pension
| Nomination | Family pension |
|---|---|
| Records a nominee for the purpose recognised by the relevant process. | Eligibility follows applicable pension rules and verified family circumstances. |
| Can require an update after personal circumstances change. | May require a separate claim and supporting evidence. |
| Does not automatically create every pension entitlement. | Cannot be decided solely by who is named as nominee. |
Before making a nomination change
- Review the nominee currently recorded.
- Check the nominee's full name and relationship.
- Keep date-of-birth/identity details if the form requires them.
- Review family details separately for consistency.
- Keep the supporting declaration/document requested by the live portal.
General nomination workflow
- Sign in to the official SPARSH account.
- Open Nomination or the relevant service request.
- Select add/change/update as offered.
- Enter the nominee details exactly.
- Select the correct relationship.
- Enter share/percentage information if the live process requires it.
- Upload or accept the declaration/evidence required.
- Review the entire nomination before submitting.
- Save the acknowledgement and track approval.
- After completion, verify the nominee shown in the account.
When nomination should be reviewed
- Marriage or change in family circumstances.
- Death of an existing nominee.
- Incorrect spelling or relationship in the existing record.
- A major change in personal circumstances affecting the nomination.
- When an official process specifically requires reconfirmation.
Common problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Nominee already exists | Update the existing record rather than creating a duplicate. |
| Relationship wrong | Correct the relationship using supporting family records. |
| Name mismatch | Use the authoritative identity/family record. |
| Share details invalid | Follow the total/percentage rules shown by the portal. |
| Request returned | Read the remark and correct only the stated defect. |
After approval
- Verify nominee name, relationship and any share information.
- Review family details separately.
- Keep the final approval/acknowledgement.
- Do not assume this update itself completes a future family-pension claim.
Frequently asked questions
Is a nominee automatically entitled to family pension?
No. Family-pension eligibility follows the applicable pension rules and verified circumstances.
Should nomination be reviewed after marriage?
Review the nomination and family records when personal circumstances change.
Can I have more than one nominee?
Follow the options and rules displayed by the official process for the relevant nomination.
What if a nominee's name is misspelled?
Correct the existing record with the appropriate evidence.
Should I create a duplicate nominee to fix a mistake?
No. Update the existing record.
Does family-details update replace nomination?
No. They are separate records/processes.
What should I verify after approval?
Check the nominee name, relationship and any share information.
Should I keep the acknowledgement?
Yes.