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Use Form 4461-A to apply for approval of a standardized or nonstandardized pre-approved defined benefit plan.
Current revision
Form 4461-A must be submitted electronically through Pay.gov. You can access the most recent revision of the form at Pay.gov.
To submit Form 4461-A you must:
- Register for an account on Pay.gov.
- Enter "4461-A" in the search box and select Form 4461-A.
- Complete the form.
Instructions for Form 4461-A (Print version PDF)
Recent developments
Update to Employee Plans Customer Service fax number -- 1-APR-2026