Mutual fund forms

Open a new account

Use this form to open a new non-IRA account (e.g., individual, joint owner, gift to minor, or trust registration).

NFW-5870AO

Use this form to open a new IRA (traditional, Roth, SIMPLE or SEP).

NFW-5871AO

Manage existing accounts

Forms for all types of accounts

Use this form to make most account updates, including adding or updating banking information; adding or updating automatic investments, withdrawals and exchange plans; managing how distributions are delivered; and managing how statements, tax forms and regulatory materials are delivered.

NFW-5873AO

Use this form to make specific requests that are not otherwise covered in a form or when a financial institution requires a Nationwide Funds form to provide a certification (such as a signature guarantee).

NFW-5874AO

Use this form to update your account to reflect a new name.

NFW-5875AO

Use this form to request a sales load waiver. (Please review the prospectus for complete information regarding eligibility.)

NFW-5876AO

Use this form to establish a payroll deduction into a Nationwide Funds account.

NFW-5877AO

Forms for non-IRA accounts

Use this form to perform a one-time redemption from a non-IRA account.

NFW-5880AO

Use this form to add a transfer-on-death beneficiary to a new or existing individual or joint tenant account.

NFW-5881AO

Use this form to designate a limited power of attorney for an account.

NFW-5882AO

Use this form to make account registration changes to: change account owners and trustees; register a (former) minor who has reached the age of majority for an UGMA or UTMA account; change custodian(s) for an UGMA or UTMA account; or gift shares.

NFW-5883AO

Use this form to change account ownership or make a distribution when the non-IRA account owner(s) is deceased.

NFW-5884AO

Required for establishment of an entity account such as a Corporation, Partnership, or Exempt Organization.

NFW-7839AO

Liquidate non-retirement assets you currently own with another financial institution and have the proceeds sent to Nationwide to purchase shares of one or more Nationwide mutual funds.

NFW-7840AO

Forms for IRA accounts

Required for traditional, rollover, SEP, SIMPLE and Roth IRA accounts. Please read this document along with the prospectus(es) for the fund(s) you select for investment.

NFW-10004AO

Use this form to add or change an IRA beneficiary.

NFW-5885AO

Use this form to perform a one-time redemption or a transaction specific to an IRA account, except for a Required Minimum Distribution (requires separate form).

NFW-5886AO

Use this form to perform a one-time or periodic required minimum distribution from an IRA.

NFW-5887AO

Use this form to transfer assets from an existing retirement account, such as an IRA or 401(k).

NFW-5888AO

Use this form to transfer account ownership to a beneficiary or to make a distribution, or distributions, in the event an IRA account owner is deceased.

NFW-5889AO

Forms for CESA accounts

Required for a Coverdell education savings account (CESA). Please read this document along with the prospectus(es) for the fund(s) you select for investment.

NFW-10005AO

Use this form to perform a one-time redemption or a transaction specific to a Coverdell education savings account (CESA).

NFW-5890AO
Need more information?
Contact the Nationwide Funds Sales Support team at 1-877-877-5083.
NFW-11608AO