Common use of Certification Required Clause in Contracts

Certification Required. I hereby certify, as the natural person opening the account, to the best of my knowledge, that the information provided above is complete and correct. Further, I agree to notify TIAA-CREF Funds immediately in writing of any changes in the beneficial ownership interest of the above referenced organization. By signing this form, investor(s) acknowledges that neither TIAA-CREF Funds nor any Teachers Advisors, LLC affiliate or service provider to TIAA-CREF Funds has provided the investor(s) with advice, recommendations or suggestions as to any specific investment decisions. Investors in TIAA-CREF Funds are urged to consult their own advisors before making investment-related decisions, including but not limited to, those related to transfer or rollover from retirement plans, purchase or sale of investments, selection or retention of investment managers, or selection of account beneficiaries. Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: (1) The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and (2) I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or