Replace your birth certificate. Find the vital records office in the state where you were born. Check to find out if you can obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate without any identification and follow the instructions.
Can I Start Taking Pension Benefits Early? Nope. While you can opt to tap your 401(k) at any time (though youâll pay a huge penalty to do so before age 59.5), you canât collect your pension until youâve reached the retirement age determined by your pension plan. Typically full retirement age 65, though many plans allow an early retirement that could start as soon as age 55.
Q. How early can I draw my benefit? A. The earliest you can draw your benefit is Age 55, only if you have at least 10 years of Service Credit, but there are substantial early retirement reductions. You may be eligible to retire before Age 55 if you fall under the Rule of 85 (service years + age = 85 or more).. How early can I draw my benefit? A. The earliest you can draw your benefit is Age 55, only if you have at least 10 years of Service Credit, but there are substantial early retirement reductions. You may be eligible to retire before Age 55 if you fall under the Rule of 85 (service years + age = 85 or more).