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Form P1: the pension sharing annex

The page that turns a pension sharing order into an instruction a pension provider can carry out.

By Paige ThomsonFacts checked 20 October 2026Covers the law in England and Wales

Form P1 is the pension sharing annex: it goes with a pension sharing order and tells the pension provider exactly what to do. It gives both people’s details, the scheme, the percentage of the pension’s value to transfer and who pays the charges. There is no separate fee. It’s needed for agreed and contested pension sharing orders alike.

Official name
Pension sharing annex under section 24B of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 or paragraph 15 of Schedule 5 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004
Court fee
None (part of the consent order or financial order)
Online or paper
Paper
Who fills it in
Usually whoever drafts the order; the court completes the order details
When
With the draft consent order, or when the court makes a pension sharing order
Current version
Form P1 (10.23)
Where it goes
With the order to the court, then to the pension provider

Correct at 20 October 2026. Fees from GOV.UK, Family court fees (EX50).

How do you fill in Form P1?

One annex is needed for each pension being shared. The details must match what the provider gave you on Form P, or the provider may not be able to implement it.

Sections A and B: transferor and transferee

The transferor is the person whose pension is being shared; the transferee receives the share. For each, give every name they’ve been known by, date of birth, address and National Insurance number. If the transferee is already a member of the same scheme, give their membership number.

Section C: the pension arrangement

Give the scheme name, the name and address of the person responsible for it (from Part C of Form P), the reference number, and the percentage of the cash equivalent value to be transferred. There is a separate box for sharing State Pension in the cases where that is possible.

Section D: charges

Say whether the provider’s charges are split between you, and how, or paid in full by the transferor.

Sections E to J: confirmations and transfer choices

Confirm you’ve filed D81, or certify that you’ve had the provider’s information and that a pension sharing order can be made. Say whether the transferee prefers an internal transfer (staying in the scheme) or an external one, and for an external transfer give the receiving scheme’s details and attach its letter agreeing to accept. The remaining boxes cover schemes winding up and any health information the provider asked for.

What are the common mistakes on Form P1?

  • A percentage that doesn’t match the order or the agreement.
  • The wrong scheme name or address, so the provider can’t identify the pension.
  • A missing National Insurance number.
  • One annex covering several pensions. Use one per pension.
  • Choosing an external transfer without the receiving scheme agreeing in writing.

What happens after you send Form P1?

When the court makes the order, it sends, or tells one of you to send, the order, the annex and the final order to the pension provider (Family Procedure Rules, rule 9.36). The provider then has 4 months to carry out the share, starting from the later of the order taking effect and the provider receiving everything it needs (Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999, section 34). A pension sharing order can’t take effect before the final order.

Where do you get Form P1?

Download Form P1 from GOV.UK. It is also available in a bilingual Welsh and English version.

Open Form P1 on GOV.UK

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When should you get help with Form P1?

Pension sharing orders are easy to get wrong and hard to fix afterwards. If your order shares a pension, ask a family solicitor to draft or check the order and the P1. A financial adviser can explain what the transferred share will be worth to you.

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Common questions

What is a pension sharing annex?

It is a form attached to a pension sharing order that gives the pension provider the information it needs to divide the pension, including both people’s details and the percentage to transfer.

How long does a pension provider take to implement a pension share?

The provider has 4 months, starting from the later of the date the order takes effect and the date it receives the order, the final order and the information it needs.

Do I need a separate P1 for each pension?

Yes. Each pension arrangement being shared needs its own annex.

What is the difference between P1 and P2?

P1 goes with a pension sharing order, which splits the pension now. P2 goes with a pension attachment order, which directs part of future pension payments or lump sums to the ex-spouse.

Sources

  1. GOV.UK, Pension sharing annex: Form P1 (form version 10.23)
  2. Family Procedure Rules 2010, Part 9 (financial remedies)
  3. Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999, section 34 (implementation period)
Form PAsk a pension provider for the details a pension order needsForm P2Tell a pension provider how to carry out a pension attachment orderForm D81Summarise both finances so a judge can approve a consent orderForm AStart a financial case, or apply for a consent orderForm D36Apply for the final order that ends the marriage

Guides and tools

Pensions in divorceSharing, offsetting and attachmentConsent orders and clean break ordersMaking a financial agreement bindingSplitting money and propertyHow the court approaches it

This page is general information about court forms, not legal or financial advice. Forms, fees and rules change, so always download the current form from GOV.UK and speak to a qualified professional about your situation. Facts checked 20 October 2026.