Forms & Applications

Most Requested
Categories
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Complete online (if available) or fill out the PDF electronically by typing on the screen, then print the form.

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Account Application - Individual, Joint or Trust	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Account Application - Traditional IRA*	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Account Application - Roth IRA*	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Account Application - Rollover IRA*	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Request to Transfer/Rollover*		(fill in & print*)
Automatic Investments		(fill in & print*)
Buy/Sell/Exchange	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Designation of Beneficiary for Retirement Accounts For IRA accounts only. Complete this form to designate or change beneficiaries for your Traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE and Beneficiary IRA accounts. (Can’t be used for non-retirement accounts.)	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Transfer on Death (TOD) Agreement For non-retirement accounts only. Review the TOD Rules , then complete this form to designate or change beneficiaries for your Individual, Joint or TOD accounts. (Can’t be used for retirement accounts.)		(fill in & print*)
W-9		(fill in & print*)
403(b) Distribution Request		(fill in & print*)
Transfer of Ownership		(fill in & print*)
* Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement (Required for new and transfer Traditional, Roth and Rollover IRAs)

*To ensure proper processing of your request, filling in the form electronically on the screen prior to printing is recommended. Please be sure to add all appropriate signatures and the date signed to your printed copy before sending it to us.

Complete online (if available) or fill out the PDF electronically by typing on the screen, then print the form.

General Investing

Open an Account

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Account Application - Individual, Joint, or Trust Open an account online in about 15 minutes. Please review our fund choices and services to help you complete the application. Please also review the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Account Application - UGMA/UTMA Open an account online in about 15 minutes. Please review our fund choices and services to help you complete the application. Please also review the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)

Account Changes

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Additional Investment Make an additional investment into an existing account. To do this online, register or log in and select Buy/Sell. If Buy is not listed, add your bank under My Profile	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
CheckWriting Authorization Establish CheckWriting or update your signature on your current account.		(fill in & print*)
Designation of Trusted Contact You may designate someone you trust (a "trusted contact") to act as a resource if we lose contact with you or we believe you and/or your assets are at risk.		(fill in & print*)
Direct Deposit Instructions Set up a deposit directly from your paycheck to your mutual fund account. Government employees and those depositing from a Social Security check, also need to complete Form 1199A Government Direct Deposit .		(fill in & print*)
Durable, Limited Power of Attorney Use this form to designate an attorney-in-fact to act on your behalf.		(fill in & print*)
Notice of Name Change Notify American Century Investments that your legal name has changed.		(fill in & print*)
One-Time and Automatic Transactions Make a one-time transaction or set up an automatic exchange, investment or redemption plan. To complete a one-time transaction online, simply register or log in, select Buy/Sell, then Auto Invest.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Transfer-In-Kind Transfer an American Century Investments fund held with a financial professional or firm to the same fund at American Century Investments.		(fill in & print*)
Transfer of Ownership Transfer shares to a new owner or change the owners of an existing account.		(fill in & print*)
Transfer on Death (TOD) Agreement For non-retirement accounts only. Designate the transfer of assets from your Individual, Joint or TOD account to your designated beneficiary upon your death. Please review the Transfer on Death (TOD) Rules for details. (Can't be used for retirement accounts).		(fill in & print*)

Retirement Investing

Open an account

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Request to Transfer/Roll Over Request a transfer from another company to American Century Investments. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing this form. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help complete your form.		(fill in & print*)
Rollover IRA Application Open a Rollover IRA account online with money from an employer plan in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing this application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete your application and the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Roth IRA Application Open a Roth IRA account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing this application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete your application and the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Traditional IRA Application Open an IRA account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing this application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete your application and the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)

Account Changes

Form Title	Online	Download PDF
Additional Investment Make an additional investment into an existing account. To do this online, register or log in and select Buy/Sell. If Buy is not listed, add your bank under My Profile.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Designation of Beneficiary for Retirement Accounts For IRA Accounts only. Complete this form to designate or change beneficiaries for your Traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE and Beneficiary IRA accounts. (Can’t be used for non-retirement accounts.) To complete this online, simply register or log in, select My Profile, then Manage Beneficiaries.		(fill in & print*)
Designation of Trusted Contact You may designate someone you trust (a "trusted contact") to act as a resource if we lose contact with you or we believe you and/or your assets are at risk.		(fill in & print*)
IRA Required Minimum Distribution Request Start Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) payments, request calculation of your current RMD, or take this year's RMD. Please review Required Minimum Distributions for more information.		(fill in & print*)
Notice of Name Change Notify American Century Investments that your legal name has changed.		(fill in & print*)
One-Time and Automatic Transactions Make a one-time transaction or set up an automatic exchange, investment or redemption plan. To complete a one-time transaction online, simply register or log in, then select Buy/Sell.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Request to Transfer/Roll Over Transfer assets from another company to American Century Investments. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing this form. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help complete your form.		(fill in & print*)
Transfer of Ownership Transfer shares to a new owner or change the owners of an existing account. If you are establishing a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA, please review the following: Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement		(fill in & print*)

Advisory Services

Private Client Group

Form Title	Online	Download PDF
American Century^® Private Client Group ADV This wrap fee program brochure (this "Brochure") provides information about the qualifications and business practices of American Century Private Client Group, offered by American Century Personal Financial Solutions, Inc.

Brokerage

Open a Brokerage Retirement account

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Brokerage Retirement Plan Trust Account Application Choose American Century Investments as the investment vehicle for your existing retirement plan. Please review the Customer Agreement , and service, expense and fee disclosure information, as required by Section 408(b)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Please also review the Trusted Contact form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Rollover IRA Application Open a Rollover IRA account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Roth IRA Application Open a Roth IRA account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement for Roth IRA before completing the application. It provide important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Brokerage SEP IRA Application Open a SEP IRA account. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Brokerage SIMPLE IRA Application Open a SIMPLE IRA account. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Traditional IRA Application Open an IRA account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement for Traditional/SEP IRAs before completing the application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Beneficiary Roth IRA Application Open a beneficiary Roth IRA account. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement for Roth IRA before completing the application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Beneficiary Traditional IRA Application Open a beneficiary Traditional IRA account. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement for Traditional IRA before completing the application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Fees and Commissions flier and Trusted Contact form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Transfer Form Transfer assets from other firms to American Century Investments.		(fill in & print*)
Designation of Trusted Contact You may designate someone you trust (a "trusted contact") to act as a resource if we lose contact with you or we believe you and/or your assets are at risk.		(fill in & print*)
Guide to Your American Century Brokerage Account Understand your brokerage services.

Open a Brokerage account

Form Title	Online	Download PDF
Broaden Your Investing Horizons Understand your brokerage account choices.
Brokerage Account Application - Individual or Joint Open an account online in about 15 minutes. Please review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Commissions and Fees flier and Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Business Application Open a business account. Please review our Customer Agreement , Brokerage Commissions and Fees flier and Trusted Contact form. For a corporate account, provide a certified copy of your Articles of Incorporation and a Corporate Resolution Certification . For partnerships, provide a copy of your partnership agreement and a Partnership Account Form . For limited liability companies (LLC), provide a copy of your Operating Agreement or other charter documentation and a Limited Liability Company Resolution Certificate . Other entities, attach a copy of your organization's charter documents or other legal documentation and a Non-Corporate Resolution .		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Estate or Trust Account Application Open an estate or trust account. For a trust account, also complete and return the Brokerage Trustee Certification of Investment Powers form. Please review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Commissions and Fees flier and Trusted Contact form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage UGMA/UTMA Account Application Open a UGMA/UTMA account. Please review the Customer Agreement , Brokerage Commissions and Fees flier and Trusted Contact form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Transfer Form Transfer assets from other firms to American Century Brokerage		(fill in & print*)
Designation of Trusted Contact You may designate someone you trust (a "trusted contact") to act as a resource if we lose contact with you or we believe you and/or your assets are at risk.		(fill in & print*)
Guide to Your American Century Brokerage Account Understand your brokerage services.

Account Changes

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Brokerage CheckWriting Service Authorization Add the CheckWriting service to your brokerage account.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Corestone Account^® Application Upgrade your existing standard account to a Corestone Account.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Corporate Resolution Certification Add or update authorized signers.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Debt Instrument Election and Accrual Method Update Instructions Elect amortization and accrual methods for fixed income investments.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Direct Deposit Authorization Set up a deposit directly from your paycheck to your brokerage account. Note: Government employees or those depositing from a Social Security check also need to complete Standard Form 1199A Government Direct Deposit .		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Disposal of Security with Insignificant Value Remove stocks valued under $50 that cannot be traded in the market.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Investment and Redemption Form Invest or redeem from your account automatically or on a one-time basis.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage IRA Designation of Beneficiary Designate primary and secondary beneficiaries.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage IRA Distribution Request a distribution from your Traditional, Roth, Rollover or SEP IRA.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Irrevocable Stock or Bond Power Transfer ownership of a certificate to American Century^® Brokerage's clearing agent.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Limited Liability Company Resolution Certification Add or update authorized signers.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Margin Feature Authorization Add the margin feature to your account.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Non-Corporate Resolution Add or update authorized signers.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Notice of Name Change Notify American Century Investments that your legal name has changed. To update your bank information, complete the Brokerage Investment and Redemption Form . To order checks with your new name, complete the Brokerage CheckWriting Service Authorization form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Partnership Account Form Add or update authorized signers.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Request for Disposition of a Nontransferable Security Remove stocks or bonds from your brokerage account that have no value or deemed nontransferable.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Security Cost Basis Form Provide cost basis information for the securities that you are transferring from another financial institution.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Trading Authorization Specify trading authorization for an agent. New York residents should contact a Brokerage Investment Specialist to obtain the correct form.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Transfer Form Transfer assets from other firms to American Century Brokerage.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Transfer on Death Account Agreement - Individual Designate the transfer of assets from your brokerage account to your designated beneficiary or contingent beneficiary upon your death.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Transfer on Death Account Agreement - Joint Tenant Designate the transfer of assets from your brokerage account to your designated beneficiary or contingent beneficiary upon your death.		(fill in & print*)
Brokerage Trustee Certification of Investment Powers Complete this form when establishing a trust, estate or other non-trust fiduciary brokerage account.		(fill in & print*)
Designation of Trusted Contact You may designate someone you trust (a "trusted contact") to act as a resource if we lose contact with you or we believe you and/or your assets are at risk.		(fill in & print*)

Business Retirement Services

SEP, SARSEP, or SIMPLE - For employers and employees

Employer Forms

Form Title	Online	Download PDF
IRS 5305-SIMPLE Form Return a completed 5305-SIMPLE form and SIMPLE IRA application to American Century Investments to start your plan and account		(fill in & print*)
Purchase Guidelines Tell American Century Investments how to divide plan contributions between participant accounts.		(fill in & print*)
SEP Plan Adoption Agreement Return a completed SEP Plan Adoption Agreement (see About the SEP Plan for step-by-step instructions to complete the Adoption Agreement and more information) and SEP IRA application to American Century Investments to start your plan and account. Please review the SEP Plan Basic Plan Document for important information and keep a copy. Then, complete the SEP Summary for Employees and distribute copies to all eligible employees along with SEP Plan Employee Information and a SEP IRA Employee Kit.		(fill in & print*)

Employee Forms

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Designation of Beneficiary for Retirement Accounts Designate primary and secondary beneficiaries for your SEP, SARSEP or SIMPLE IRA.		(fill in & print*)
IRA Required Minimum Distribution Request Start Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) payments, request calculation of your current RMD, or take this year's RMD. Review Required Minimum Distributions for more information.		(fill in & print*)
Notice of Name Change Notify American Century Investments that your legal name has changed.		(fill in & print*)
One-Time and Automatic Transactions Make a one-time transaction or set up an automatic exchange, investment or redemption plan.		(fill in & print*)
Request to Transfer/Roll Over Request a transfer from another company to American Century Investments.		(fill in & print*)
Salary Reduction Agreement Complete this form and return it to your employer to have money deducted from your paycheck and invested into your SARSEP or SIMPLE IRA.		(fill in & print*)
SEP IRA Application Open an account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete your application and the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
SARSEP IRA Application You must review Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete your application and the Trusted Contact form. You can open a new SARSEP IRA account only if your employer already has an existing SARSEP plan.		(fill in & print*)
SIMPLE IRA Application Open an account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete your application and the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)

Retirement Plan Trust - Open or maintain an account

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Individual 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Adoption Agreement Please call 1-800-345-3533 for this agreement and all other required documents you will need to open or amend an Individual 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
CheckWriting Authorization Establish CheckWriting or update your signature on your current account.		(fill in & print*)
Money Purchase Pension Plan Adoption Agreement Please call 1-800-345-3533 for this agreement and all other required documents you will need to open or amend a Money Purchase Pension Plan.
Participant Disclosure Information Form Employer: Complete this form for the Participant Disclosure Service. This information will be used for the disclosure documents you will provide to participants to meet Department of Labor requirements. Also complete and send the Participant Disclosure Service Agreement and Invoice , along with the enrollment fee for this service. Keep copies for your records.		(fill in & print*)
Participant Investment Elections Employer: Each employee participating in the plan should complete this form. Send the forms to us. We are unable to accept contributions made on behalf of employees without first receiving this form. Employee: Indicate how you want to invest your retirement contributions. Return the form to your employer.		(fill in & print*)
Simplified 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Adoption Agreement Please call 1-800-345-3533 for this agreement and all other required documents you will need to open or amend a Simplified 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
Purchase Guidelines Tell us how to divide plan contributions between participant accounts.		(fill in & print*)
Retirement Plan Services Application Establish separate participant accounts for your existing retirement plan. Please review the Retirement Plan Services Agreement to help you complete the application.		(fill in & print*)
Retirement Plan Trust Account Application Choose American Century Investments as the investment vehicle for your existing retirement plan. Please review our fund choices and Service Options to help you complete the application.		(fill in & print*)
Salary Reduction Agreement Complete this form and return it to your employer to have money deducted from your paycheck and invested into your retirement plan.		(fill in & print*)

Corporation, Partnerships and Other Business Investors - Open or maintain an account

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Account Application for Corporations, Partnerships, Not-For-Profit and Other Institutional Investors Open a business or not-for-profit account. Please review our fund choices and services to help complete the application.		(fill in & print*)
Certification of Authorized Signers and CheckWriting Service Notify us of individuals authorized to sign and direct transactions, including the CheckWriting Service, on behalf of your corporation, partnership or unincorporated association.		(fill in & print*)
Transfer of Shares Ownership Transfer shares to a not-for-profit organization, retirement plan or other business account. This form may also be used to transfer shares to an IRA, 403(b) or 457(b) due to a divorce.		(fill in & print*)

403(b) - For employers and employees

Employer Forms

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403(b) Custodial Agreement Read about the terms and conditions that govern your account
403(b) Purchase Guidelines Tell us how to divide plan contributions between participant accounts.		(fill in & print*)
Participant Disclosure Service Information Form Complete this form for the Participant Disclosure Service. This information will be used for the disclosure documents you will provide to participants to meet Department of Labor requirements. Also complete and send the Participant Disclosure Service Agreement and Invoice , along with the enrollment fee for this service. Keep copies for your records		(fill in & print*)

Employee Forms

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403(b) Distribution Request Request a distribution from your 403(b) plan. Please review the 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan distribution booklet before completing this form.		(fill in & print*)
403(b) Account Application Open an account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Custody Agreement before completing this application. It provides important information you should know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete the application and the Trusted Contact form. Review information about our services, expenses and fees.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
Designation of Beneficiary for Retirement Accounts Designate primary and secondary beneficiaries for your 403(b) plan.		(fill in & print*)
Request to Transfer or Exchange Your 403(b) Transfer 403(b) money from your current custodian to American Century Investments.		(fill in & print*)
Salary Reduction Agreement Indicate the amount of money to be taken out of your paycheck and invested in your 403(b) plan. Once completed, give this form to your employer.		(fill in & print*)

457(b) - For employers and employees

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457(b) Plan and Custodial Agreement Read about the terms and conditions that govern your 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plan

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457(b) Account Application Open an account online in about 15 minutes. You must review the Plan and Custody Agreement before completing the application. It provides important information you need to know about the retirement plan account you are establishing. Please also review our fund choices and services to help you complete the application and the Trusted Contact form.	Complete Now	(fill in & print*)
457(b) Distribution Request Request a distribution from your governmental 457(b) plan. Please review the 457(b) Distribution Booklet to learn about taking distributions from your plan before completing this form.		(fill in & print*)
Designation of Beneficiary for Retirement Accounts Designate primary and secondary beneficiaries for your 457(b) plan.		(fill in & print*)
Request to Transfer/Roll Over Transfer or roll over money into your American Century 457(b) account.		(fill in & print*)
Salary Reduction Agreement Indicate the amount of money to be taken out of your paycheck and invested in your 457(b) plan. Once completed, give this form to your employer		(fill in & print*)

Tax Forms

Federal Forms

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Form 709 United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return. This must be filed by the grantor each year a contribution is made to a Giftrust account. Instructions for Form 709		(fill in & print*)
W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments.		(fill in & print*)
W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding. Instructions for Form W-8BEN .		(fill in & print*)
W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and certification		(fill in & print*)

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To ensure proper processing of your request, filling in the form electronically on the screen prior to printing is recommended, when available. Please be sure to add all appropriate signatures and the date signed to your printed copy before sending it to us.