Forms and applications

These forms and applications are for use in conjunction with Putnam's mutual funds. Documents are provided in pdf format.

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P.O. Box 219697
Kansas City, MO 64121-9697

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430 W. 7th Street
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Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

Account management
Non-Retirement
IRAs
Putnam 529 for America
403(b) Plan
MPP/PRO
Coverdell ESA

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
Add or change bank account information	Use this form to authorize telephone purchase or redemption instructions via electronic funds transfer between Putnam and your bank account. You may also use this form to update your bank information for any existing account options. Important: Options are limited/unavailable for certain registration types. Please review the restrictions listed within the form and contact Putnam Investments with any questions.	Maintenance
Systematic investment/exchange plan application	Invest from your bank account into a new or existing Putnam account, utilizing the Systematic Purchase Plan or On-demand Automatic Clearing House via phone or web.	Maintenance
Change of Address Form	Complete this form to change your address.	Maintenance
Financial intermediary change request	Change the financial representative information on your Putnam account(s).	Maintenance
Letter of Intention to Purchase	Establish a letter of intent (LOI) to obtain a reduced sales charge for your Putnam Mutual Fund Accounts. (The form was previously referred to as "Statement of Intention.")	Maintenance
Name Change Authorization Form	Authorize a name change for an existing Putnam account.	Maintenance
Putnam Fund Guide	Use this guide as a reference to select your investment(s) on Putnam forms and applications.	Maintenance
Reinstatement Certificate	Reinvest shares into any open or eligible fund within 90 days, without incurring any sales charge.	Investment
Distribution Payment Options Authorization (Dividends and Capital Gains)	Change your distribution payment option on your Putnam account for dividends and capital gains.	Maintenance
Request for Third-Party Statements and Confirmations	Establish additional mailing addresses for duplicate statements and/or confirmations.	Maintenance
Signature authentication guidelines (Notary)	Explanation of the different authentications that may be required to process a transaction (Notary, SVP, Signature Guarantee, and Medallion Guarantee).	Reference
Signature authentication guidelines (Signature Guarantee/Medallion Guarantee)	Explanation of the different authentications that may be required to process a transaction (Signature Guarantee and Medallion Guarantee).	Reference
Signature authentication guidelines (Signature Validation Program stamp)	Explanation of the different authentications that may be required to process a transaction (SVP, Signature Guarantee, and Medallion Guarantee).	Reference
Substitution W9 Form	Substitute Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification	Maintenance

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
Certification Regarding Beneficial Owners of Legal Entity Customers	Add or update the Beneficial Owner(s) and/or the Control Person for a legal entity account.	Maintenance
Mutual Fund Account Application for Legal Entities	Open a new retail mutual fund account for a legal entity (corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, non-profit foundation).	Application
Checkwriting Privilege	Add checkwriting privilege to your eligible Putnam account (individual, joint, trust, partnerships, associations and corporations).	Maintenance
Cost Basis Accounting Method Election Form	Change your cost basis accounting method.	Maintenance
Designation of Successor for UGMA/UTMA Accounts Form	Use this form to designate a successor custodian(s) for a Putnam minor account registered under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA/UTMA).	Maintenance
Mutual Fund Account Application (New Accounts)	Open a new retail mutual fund account.	Application
Request for Redemption Nonretirement	Request for Redemption Nonretirement.	Redemption/Distribution
Transfer on Death (TOD) Registration	Establish a transfer on death (TOD) registration and to designate beneficiaries for the transfer of an account upon the death of an individual and/or joint owner(s); also used to change beneficiaries on an existing TOD registration.	Maintenance
Transfer Request Form for Nonretirement Accounts	Request a transfer of funds from your existing Putnam account(s) to a new or existing Putnam registration.	Transfer
TOD Beneficiary claim form	Use this form to request a transfer from a Putnam Transfer on Death (TOD) account due to the death of all owners listed in the registration. Important: When the TOD beneficiary is an organization you must complete a Nonretirement account transfer request form along with a Putnam mutual fund account application for legal entities (including the Certification of beneficial owners for new accounts) in lieu of this form.	Transfer

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
IRA Beneficiary distribution form for a spouse beneficiary	Use this form to request a transfer and/or distribution from a Putnam IRA inherited from a deceased account owner to a spouse beneficiary. Do not use this form to request a transfer and/or distribution from a Putnam Beneficiary IRA inherited from a decease account owner.	Redemption/Distribution
IRA Beneficiary distribution form	Use this form to request a transfer and/or distribution from (1) a Putnam IRA inherited from a deceased account owner to a non-spouse beneficiary or (2) a Putnam Beneficiary IRA inherited from a deceased account owner to any type of beneficiary.	Redemption/Distribution
Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Request	Use this form to request Putnam to calculate and distribute your required minimum distribution each year from your Traditional IRA, IRA Rollover, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE IRA Account(s), 403(b) 401(k), Profit Sharing or Money Purchase Plan. Important: This form should not be used for (1) retirement plans held through another trustee/custodian or (2) Putnam beneficiary retirement accounts or designated recipient accounts.	Redemption/Distribution
Beneficiary Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Request	Use this form to request Putnam to calculate and distribute your required minimum distribution each year from your Putnam beneficiary retirement plan(s) for which Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company, LLC, ("PFTC, LLC") acts as directed trustee/custodian	Redemption/Distribution
SEP Prototype Plan Adoption Agreement	For employers who wish to establish a Putnam simplified employee pension plan as described in section 408(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.	Application
Self-certification for late rollover contribution	Use this form when accepting a rollover contribution more than 60 days after the IRA owner received the initial distribution. The form allows the IRA owner to self-certify the reason(s) he/she was unable to complete the rollover within 60 days of receipt of the distribution.	Retirement General
Request for return of excess contribution	Use this form to request a return of excess contribution from your Putnam IRA or Roth IRA. Distributions from these accounts may have tax consequences. Consult your tax advisor if you have any questions. Do not use this form to recharacterize contributions between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA.	Redemption/Distribution
IRA/403(b) Transfer request due to divorce	The releasing account owner authorizing a transfer of assets from an existing Putnam IRA or 403(b) account(s) to a new or existing Putnam IRA or 403(b) account(s) for a former spouse resulting from a divorce or legal separation.	Maintenance
SIMPLE IRA Adoption Agreement	Use this form to open a new Putnam SIMPLE IRA.	Application
IRA/403(b) Designation of Beneficiary Form	Designate one or multiple beneficiaries for a Putnam Traditional IRA, Rollover IRA, Roth IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, SEP IRA, SARSEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA or 403(b)(7) Plan.	Maintenance
Disclosure Statement - IRA	IRA conditions and restrictions	Disclosure
Disclosure Statement - SIMPLE IRA	SIMPLE IRA conditions and restrictions	Disclosure
Traditional or Roth IRA Adoption Agreement	Open a new Putnam Traditional IRA or Roth IRA.	Application
Asset Transfer/Direct Rollover Authorization - (B)	Move assets from your employer-sponsored retirement plan to an existing Putnam Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Roth IRA Conversion, SIMPLE or SEP IRA or move assets from an IRA with another financial institution to an existing Putnam Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Roth IRA Conversion, SIMPLE or SEP IRA.	Investment
Roth IRA Conversion Authorization - (C)	Convert an IRA with Putnam to existing Putnam Roth IRA	Traditional/ Roth
5304-SIMPLE Form	An employer may use this form to establish a SIMPLE IRA as described in section 408(p) of the Internal Revenue Code.	Application
Request for IRA Distribution	Request a complete, partial, or systematic distribution from your Putnam Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, IRA Rollover, Roth Conversion IRA, SEP, SARSEP, or SIMPLE IRA Account.	Redemption/Distribution
Simplified Employee Pension Plan IRA Adoption Agreement	Add a new participant to an existing SEP plan.	Application
IRA Forms Booklet (3 forms)	Booklet of IRA forms.	Application

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
Putnam 529 for America Beneficiary Rollover Form	Change the current beneficiary designation on a Putnam 529 for America account, or to roll over whole or partial amounts to a new or existing beneficiary.	Maintenance
Putnam 529 for America Corporate Systematic Investment Application	Establish systematic investment contributions to new or existing Putnam 529 for America accounts.	Investment
Putnam 529 for America Corporate Payroll Deduction Application	Establish a new Putnam 529 for America account as part of a corporate plan and to inform an employer of the desired payroll deduction amount.	Investment
Putnam 529 for America Direct Rollover Request Form	Request a direct rollover from a current 529 program manager or Coverdell education savings account trustee to fund a Putnam 529 for America account.	Investment
Putnam 529 for America Distribution Request Form	Request a distribution from a Putnam 529 for America account.	Redemption/Distribution
Putnam 529 for America New Account Application	Open a new Putnam 529 for America account. A direct rollover request form is also included in this document.	Application
Putnam 529 for America New Account Application for Legal Entities	Open a new Putnam 529 for America account for a legal entity (corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, non-profit foundation); a direct rollover request form is also included in this document.	Application
Putnam 529 for America Owner/Successor Change Form	Change the account owner or successor owner of a Putnam 529 for America account.	Transfer
Putnam 529 for America Payroll Deduction Form	Establish, or change, payroll deduction contributions to an existing Putnam 529 for America account where the employee may or may not be the account owner.	Investment

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Request	Use this form to request Putnam to calculate and distribute your required minimum distribution each year from your Traditional IRA, IRA Rollover, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE IRA Account(s), 403(b) 401(k), Profit Sharing or Money Purchase Plan. Important: This form should not be used for (1) retirement plans held through another trustee/custodian or (2) Putnam beneficiary retirement accounts or designated recipient accounts.	Redemption/Distribution
Beneficiary Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Request	Use this form to request Putnam to calculate and distribute your required minimum distribution each year from your Putnam beneficiary retirement plan(s) for which Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company, LLC, ("PFTC, LLC") acts as directed trustee/custodian	Redemption/Distribution
IRA/403(b) Transfer request due to divorce	The releasing account owner authorizing a transfer of assets from an existing Putnam IRA or 403(b) account(s) to a new or existing Putnam IRA or 403(b) account(s) for a former spouse resulting from a divorce or legal separation.	Maintenance
403(b) Transfer Form	Use this form to transfer another 403(b) custodial account or an annuity contract to a Putnam 403(b)(7) custodial account.	Investment
IRA/403(b) Designation of Beneficiary Form	Designate one or multiple beneficiaries for a Putnam Traditional IRA, Rollover IRA, Roth IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, SEP IRA, SARSEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA or 403(b)(7) Plan.	Maintenance
403(b)(7) Custodial Account Booklet (5 forms)	Booklet of 403(b) forms.	Application
403(b) Beneficiary Distribution Form	Use this form to request a transfer and/or distribution from a Putnam 403(b) inherited from a deceased account owner.	Redemption/Distribution
403(b) Beneficiary distribution form for a spouse beneficiary	Request a transfer and/or distribution from a Putnam 403(b) inherited from a deceased account owner to a spouse beneficiary. Do not use this form to request a transfer/and or distribution from a Putnam Beneficiary 403(b) Inherited from a decease account owner.	Redemption/Distribution
403(b) Employee Adoption Agreement	Use this form to establish a new Putnam 403(b)(7) Custodial Account.	Application
403(b) Maximum Contribution Worksheet	Use this worksheet to determine the maximum contribution you may make into your 403(b)(7) custodial account.	Investment
403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement	Use this form to inform your employer of any changes to your salary reduction contributions to your 403(b)(7) custodial account.	Investment
403(b)(7) Custodial Account Distribution	Use this form to request a complete, partial, or systematic withdrawal, from your Putnam 403(b)(7) Custodial Account.	Redemption/Distribution

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Request	Use this form to request Putnam to calculate and distribute your required minimum distribution each year from your Traditional IRA, IRA Rollover, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE IRA Account(s), 403(b) 401(k), Profit Sharing or Money Purchase Plan. Important: This form should not be used for (1) retirement plans held through another trustee/custodian or (2) Putnam beneficiary retirement accounts or designated recipient accounts.	Redemption/Distribution
Beneficiary Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Request	Use this form to request Putnam to calculate and distribute your required minimum distribution each year from your Putnam beneficiary retirement plan(s) for which Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company, LLC, ("PFTC, LLC") acts as directed trustee/custodian	Redemption/Distribution
Request for Standardized 401(k), Profit Sharing or Money Purchase Pension Plan Account Distribution Form	Request a complete, partial, or systematic distribution from a Putnam Simplified 401(k), profit sharing, or money purchase plan.	Redemption/Distribution
Standardized 401(k), Profit Sharing, or Money Purchase Plan Application	Establish a new Simplified Profit Sharing Plan, Money Purchase Pension Plan or Standardized 401(k) Plan. Note: The employer must already have a Simplified Profit Sharing Plan, Money Purchase Pension Plan or Standardized 401(k) Plan established.	Application

Form (PDF)	Use	Type
Disclosure Statement - Coverdell ESA	Coverdell ESA terms and conditions	Disclosure
Coverdell Education Savings Account Adoption Agreement	Open a new Putnam Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA).	Application
Coverdell Education Savings Account Asset Transfer Authorization	Move your assets from a Coverdell ESA from another financial institution into a new or existing Putnam Coverdell ESA.	Investment
Request for Coverdell ESA Distribution	Request a complete, partial, or systematic distribution from your Putnam Coverdell ESA Account.	Redemption/Distribution

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