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Every week, we hear the same thing:
“Can I just sign my KiwiSaver withdrawal with my electronic signature?”
Unfortunately, no.
This form is a statutory declaration, which means it must be signed in wet ink, in front of an authorised witness such as a lawyer or Justice of the Peace.
If a client skips this step or signs electronically, their withdrawal will get rejected by the KiwiSaver provider.
This can delay settlement and stress out any first-home buyer.
It catches first-home buyers out because almost every other document in the process can be signed online.
The KiwiSaver withdrawal form is the one exception. The witnessing requirement isn’t negotiable.
And since not every client lives near their lawyer, this step can easily turn into a hassle if not handled early.
Here’s what we do to make it painless:
1. KiwiSaver Master Sheet – A full list of the major providers, their current forms, and email addresses, all in one place.
No more Googling where to find their form.
Click here to check out our Master Sheet.
2. Print-Sign Checklist – A short guide showing exactly what to print, how to fill it out, and where to take it for witnessing.
Click here to download our KiwiSaver Checklist.
If a first-home buyer comes to us directly, we complete the form for them, so the whole process takes less than five minutes.
Bonus: Check out our 1-page guide on using your KiwiSaver for the Initial Deposit vs. Settlement.
Forward this to a first-home buyer who needs help with their KiwiSaver.
