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Canada Child Benefits Application
includes federal, provincial, and territorial programs
Do you have to fill out this form?
Fill out this form to apply for all child benefit programs that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers, including the Canada child benefit and the goods
and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit. You can also use this form if you started a shared-custody situation for one or more children.
Do not fill out this form if you already applied using My Account on the CRA website or when you registered the birth of your newborn with your province or
territory (except Yukon and Nunavut).
Who should fill out this form?
The person who is primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child should apply (see "Primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the
child" on page 3).
When both a female and a male parent live in the same home as the child, the female parent is usually considered to be primarily responsible for the child and
should apply. However, if the male parent is primarily responsible, he should apply and attach a signed letter from the female parent stating that he is the parent
who is primarily responsible for all the children in the home.
For more information
For more information on the Canada child benefit, including eligibility requirements, go to canada.ca/cra-benefits, see Booklet T4114, Canada Child Benefit, or
call 1-800-387-1193. From outside Canada or the United States, call 1-613-940-8495. We accept collect calls by automated response.
To get our forms and publications, go to canada.ca/cra-forms
or call 1-800-387-1193.
Step 1 – Your information
Social insurance number (SIN):
If you do not have a SIN, see Booklet T4114, Canada Child Benefit, under "How do you apply?".
First name:
Last name:
Gender:
Female Male
Date of birth:
Year Month Day
Your language of correspondence:
English Français
Phone numbers:
Home: Work: Ext: Cell:
Step 2 – Your address
Mailing address
Apt. No. – Street No., Street name, PO Box, RR:
City:
Province or territory (or country if outside Canada):
Postal or ZIP code:
Have you moved from a different province or
territory within the last 12 months?
Yes No
If yes, enter the previous province or territory
and the date you moved:
Date:
Year Month Day
Home address
Same as mailing address
Apt. No. – Street No., Street name, RR:
City:
Province or territory (or country if outside Canada):
Postal or ZIP code:
RC66 E (19) (Ce formulaire est disponible en français.)
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Step 3 – Your marital status
Select the box that applies to your current
status (select only one box):
Married
– you are legally married to someone.
Living common-law
– you are living in a conjugal relationship with someone to whom you are not
married and to whom at least one of the following situations applies. They:
have been living with you for at least 12 continuous months. This includes any period you were
separated for less than 90 days because of a breakdown in your relationship
are the parent of your child by birth or adoption
have custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child
turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on that person for support
Separated
– you have been living apart from your spouse or common-law partner because of a
breakdown in the relationship for a period of at least 90 days and you have not reconciled.
Once you have been separated for 90 days, the effective day of your separation is the date you started
living apart.
Divorced
– you were married and are now legally divorced.
Widowed
– your spouse or common-law partner is deceased.
Single
– you are single and none of the above apply.
Enter the date the selected status began
(leave it blank if you have always been single):
Year Month Day
If you selected married or living common-law, enter your spouse's or common-law partner's information:
Social insurance number (SIN):
If your spouse or common-law partner does not have a SIN, see Booklet T4114, Canada Child Benefit, under "How do you apply?".
First name:
Last name:
Gender:
Female Male
Date of birth:
Year Month Day
If your spouse's or common-law partner's address
is different from yours, enter it here; otherwise,
their address will be updated to match the address
indicated in Step 2.
Step 4 – Your citizenship status
You become a Canadian citizen when you are born in Canada or are granted Canadian citizenship by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Have you been a Canadian citizen for the last
12 months?
Yes No
Has your spouse or common-law partner (if you
have one) been a Canadian citizen for the
last 12 months?
Yes No
If you answered no to either of these questions, you have to fill out Form RC66SCH, Status in Canada and Income Information
.
To get our forms and publications, go to canada.ca/cra-forms or call 1-800-387-1193.
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Step 5 – Newcomer or returning resident of Canada
Within the last 2 years, did you become a
newcomer to Canada or return after an absence
of at least 6 months?
Yes No
Within the last 2 years, did your spouse or
common-law partner (if you have one) become a
newcomer to Canada or return after an absence
of at least 6 months?
Yes No
If you answered yes to either of these questions, you have to fill out Form RC66SCH, Status in Canada and Income Information.
To get our forms and publications, go to canada.ca/cra-forms or call 1-800-387-1193.
Step 6 – Information about the child(ren)
If the child started living with you more than 11 months ago, you need to provide supporting documents. See "What do you need to attach to this form?" on
page 5.
Primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child
Being primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child means that you are responsible for such things as supervising the child's daily activities and
needs, making sure the child's medical needs are met, and arranging for child care, when necessary, when the child lives with you.
Shared custody
This normally happens after a separation or a divorce. We consider you to be in a shared-custody situation if the child lives part of the time with you and the rest
of the time with another individual at a different address on a more or less equal basis.
For more information on shared custody, see Booklet T4114, Canada Child Benefit, under "Do you share custody of a child?".
Do not give information about a child for whom you have already applied, unless the child left your care and has now returned, or the percentage of time the
child is in your care has changed.
Child 1 – Information
First name:
Last name:
Gender:
Female Male
Date of birth:
Year Month Day
City of birth:
Province or territory of birth
(or country if outside Canada):
You must be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of this child when the child lives with you.
Does the child live with you all of the time?
Yes No
If yes, enter the date the child started living
with you all of the time. If the child has lived
with you since birth, tick the box:
Year Month Day
or
Since birth
Are you in a shared custody situation for
this child?
Yes No
If yes, enter the date you started sharing
custody of the child:
Year Month Day
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Step 6 – Information about the child(ren) (continued)
Child 2 – Information
First name:
Last name:
Gender:
Female Male
Date of birth:
Year Month Day
City of birth:
Province or territory of birth
(or country if outside Canada):
You must be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of this child when the child lives with you.
Does the child live with you all of the time?
Yes No
If yes, enter the date the child started living
with you all of the time. If the child has lived
with you since birth, tick the box:
Year Month Day
or
Since birth
Are you in a shared custody situation for
this child?
Yes No
If yes, enter the date you started sharing
custody of the child:
Year Month Day
If you are applying for more than 2 children, you can use Form RC66-1, Additional Children. You can also attach a separate sheet of paper with the information
asked above.
Step 7 – Signature
I certify that the information given on this form and in any attached document is correct and complete. I understand that it is a serious offence to make a false
statement.
Your signature
Date:
Year Month Day
If your marital status is married or living common-law, your spouse or common-law partner also needs to sign below.
Spouse's or common-law
partner's signature
Date:
Year Month Day
Personal information (including the SIN) is collected for the purposes of the administration or enforcement of the Income Tax Act and related programs and activities including
administering tax, benefits, audit, compliance, and collection. The information collected may be used or disclosed for purposes of other federal acts that provide for the imposition
and collection of a tax or duty. It may also be disclosed to other federal, provincial, territorial or foreign government institutions to the extent authorized by law. Failure to provide this
information may result in interest payable, penalties or other actions. Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to access their personal information, request correction, or file
a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the handling of the individual's personal information. Refer to Personal Information Bank CRA PPU 063 on Info
Source at canada.ca/cra-info-source
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What do you need to attach to this form?
You only have to attach documents to your application if you are in any of the situations mentioned below. However, we may ask you for photocopies of certain
documents at a later date. If the documents are not in English or French, you must provide a translation.
To get our forms and publications, go to canada.ca/cra-forms or call 1-800-387-1193.
If you are in the following situation:
You need to attach the following document(s) to your application:
You answered "no" to either of these questions in Step 4:
Have you been a Canadian citizen for the last 12 months?
Has your spouse or common-law partner (if you have one) been a
Canadian citizen for the last 12 months?
Form RC66SCH, Status in Canada and Income Information
You answered "yes" to either of these questions in Step 5:
Within the last 2 years, did you become a newcomer to Canada or return
after an absence of at least 6 months?
Within the last 2 years, did your spouse or common-law partner (if you
have one) become a newcomer to Canada or return after an absence of at
least 6 months?
Form RC66SCH, Status in Canada and Income Information
We have not paid benefits to anyone for this child and the child is in any of
the following situations:
one year of age or older
was born outside of Canada
A proof of birth for the child (see the list of acceptable documents below)
The child started living with you more than 11 months ago
Clear photocopies (including both sides of all pages) of all of the following
documents for the entire period:
proof of birth for each child. See the list of acceptable documents
below
proof that you resided in Canada (at least 3 documents). See the list of
acceptable documents below
proof that you were the person who is primarily responsible for the care
and upbringing of the child (at least 3 documents). See the list of
acceptable documents on the next page
proof of citizenship or immigration status in Canada for you and your
spouse or common-law partner (if you have one)
You are applying for more than 2 children
Form RC66-1, Additional Children, or attach a separate sheet of paper with
the information requested in Step 6
Examples of acceptable documents
As proof of birth, you have to provide a photocopy of one document with the child's first name, last name, and date of birth, such as:
birth certificate or birth registration
hospital record of birth or record of the physician, nurse, or midwife who attended the birth
passport
record of landing or confirmation of permanent residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
citizenship certificate
notice of decision or a temporary resident's permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
certificate of Indian status card
provincial identity card
As proof that you resided in Canada, you have to provide a photocopy of at least 3 documents, such as:
lease agreement
rent receipt
household bill (gas, electricity, cable television, telephone)
driver's license, vehicle registration, or car insurance
membership in social or professional organizations
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Examples of acceptable documents (continued)
As proof that you were the person who is primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child, you have to provide a photocopy of at least
3 documents, such as:
a letter from the daycare or school authorities indicating the child’s home address and contact information on file
a letter from a social worker, a band council, or a resettlement officer stating that they have personal knowledge that the child lived with you for the period
you indicated
a registration form or a receipt from an activity or club the child was enrolled in for the period you indicated
a court order, decree, or separation agreement that explains the type of custody arrangement you have (for example, shared custody) and clearly shows
the living arrangements for the child
any other document showing that the child lived with you for the period you indicated
What to do now?
Make sure all steps of this form are filled out.
If applicable, attach the documents mentioned under "What do you need to attach to this form?".
Make a photocopy of your form and related documents (if applicable) for your records.
Send your application to the tax centre that serves your area. Use the chart below to find out the address:
If your province or territory of residence is: Send your application to the following address:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories,
Nunavut, Saskatchewan, or Yukon
Winnipeg Tax Centre
66 Stapon Road
Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
Ontario, or Prince Edward Island
Sudbury Tax Centre
Post Office Box 20000, Station A
Sudbury ON P3A 5C1
Québec Jonquière Tax Centre
2251 René-Lévesque Boulevard
Jonquière QC G7S 5J2
What happens after you apply?
Unless you tell us otherwise, the information you give on this form will be used for all programs, including federal, provincial, and territorial programs.
If your application is not complete, it may not be processed, or it may be delayed or denied.
Once we have processed your application, we will send you a Canada child benefit notice. The notice will show if you are eligible, how much you will get (if
applicable), and what information was used to calculate the amount. Our goal is to issue your notice or payment, if applicable, within 11 weeks of receiving your
filled out paper application.
We may also review your situation at a later date to confirm that the information you gave us has not changed.
Getting your payments
You can get your benefit and credit payments deposited directly into your account at a financial institution in Canada. To find out how to sign up or update your
banking information, go to canada.ca/cra-direct-deposit.
You need to do your taxes on time every year so that we can calculate your payments, even if you had no income in the year. If you have a spouse or common
law partner, they also need to do their taxes every year.
Make sure your personal information is up to date with us, as this could affect your payments.
If your spouse or common-law partner is a non-resident
If your spouse or common-law partner is a non-resident of Canada during any part of the year, you will have to fill out Form CTB9, Income of Non-Resident
Spouse or Common-Law Partner. Send it with your tax return after each year (or part of the year) that they were a non-resident of Canada.
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