🧾 How to Create Your PERA Member Profile
Santa Rosa employees can easily create their PERA profile online. Follow the steps below to access your retirement information:
🔗 Step 1: Visit the PERA Website
Go to nmpera.org
Or, for quick access, use the PERA link available on the Santa Rosa Staff Resource Page
🔐 Step 2: Click “RIO Login”
This will take you to the secure PERA login portal.
📝 Step 3: Select “Open Account”
Begin the account setup process.
👤 Step 4: Enter Your Member Information
Follow the prompts to enter your personal details.
⚠️ Step 5: If You Receive an Error Message
Call the phone number listed in the error message.
Provide the error code to help PERA staff identify the issue.
📧 Step 6: Verify Your Identity
PERA will ask for:
Your full name
Your date of birth
Your email address
A verification code will be sent to your email.
✅ Step 7: Use the Code to Log In
Enter the code to complete your login and begin creating your profile.
📂 Step 8: Access Your Account
Once your profile is set up, you’ll be able to:
View your personal contributions to PERA
Access retirement planning tools and resources
❗ Note: You will not be able to view your employer’s (City of Santa Rosa) contributions.