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:
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Have you been a Canadian citizen for the last 12 months?
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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:
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Within the last 2 years, did you become a newcomer to Canada or return
after an absence of at least 6 months?
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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:
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one year of age or older
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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:
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proof of birth for each child. See the list of acceptable documents
below
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proof that you resided in Canada (at least 3 documents). See the list of
acceptable documents below
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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
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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:
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birth certificate or birth registration
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hospital record of birth or record of the physician, nurse, or midwife who attended the birth
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passport
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record of landing or confirmation of permanent residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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citizenship certificate
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notice of decision or a temporary resident's permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
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certificate of Indian status card
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provincial identity card
As proof that you resided in Canada, you have to provide a photocopy of at least 3 documents, such as:
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lease agreement
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rent receipt
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household bill (gas, electricity, cable television, telephone)
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driver's license, vehicle registration, or car insurance
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membership in social or professional organizations
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