Dorset County Pension Fund. Overseas Pensioners Life Certification Process

Dorset County Pension Fund are currently running an overseas project to verify that our records are correct and pension payments should continue to be made. This acts as an anti-fraud exercise and safeguards the pension fund.

We have engaged with Target Professional Services, to facilitate this process and will be contacting pensioners to advise of the necessary actions required. Overseas pensioners will be able to complete the process using one of three options. In essence, these options are:

• Through a secure biometric app available for free on the Apple or Google Play store
• Complete a form and supply a copy of your passport, driving licence or National ID card
• Complete a form in the presence of an independent witness.

The first letters for this project were sent on the 24th September and will be arriving with overseas pensioners in due course.

If no response has been received from overseas pensioners by 17th November 2025, a reminder letter will be sent.

Pensioners have until 7th January 2026 to verify their records, in order to ensure uninterrupted pension payments. 

For further information relating to the project, and to learn more about Target Professional Services, you can visit their website: https://targetprofessional.co.uk/faq/verification/