How to apply

Applicants can now complete Part A of the DTC application using the new digital form or the updated Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate.

Get ready to apply

Applying for the DTC involves the person who has the impairment and a medical practitioner who can certify the effects of the impairment.

Find a medical practitioner to certify your impairment

Medical practitioners who can certify impairments

Medical doctor	All impairments
Nurse practitioner	All impairments
Optometrist	Vision
Audiologist	Hearing
Occupational therapist	Walking, feeding, dressing
Physiotherapist	Walking
Psychologist	Mental functions
Speech-language pathologist	Speaking

Possible medical practitioner fees If your medical practitioner charges a fee for completing the DTC application, you are responsible to pay it. However, you may be able to claim it as a medical expense on your tax return.

When to apply

You may apply for the DTC at any time during the year. However, if you submit your application at the same time that you file your tax return, there may be a delay in your tax assessment. The CRA will review your DTC application before your tax return is assessed. To avoid a possible delay, submit your DTC application before you file your tax return.

Fill out the application

You may apply for the DTC using the digital form or the printed paper form. Choose 1 method to apply: If you already applied using the paper form, do not apply again using the digital form. This will delay your application.

Use the digital form : Option 1 of 2

You can apply online or by phone using the digital form.

Use the paper form : Option 2 of 2

You can apply by mail using the paper form. How to apply with the digital form

Applicant fills out Part A The person with the impairment or their legal representative must fill out Part A of the digital application form. You may fill out Part A online or by phone. How to fill out Part A online
1. Sign in to My Account
2. Scroll down to Benefits and credits
3. Select ”Benefits and credits”
4. Select the ”Apply for DTC” button to open the digital form
You may phone the CRA and have Part A of the digital form filled out for you.
- You have the option to talk to a call centre agent ( 1-800-959-8281 ) or use the automated voice service ( 1-800-463-4421 )
- You must be able to confirm your identity before you begin
You must answer a few questions about the person with the impairment and those who may be eligible to claim the credit on their behalf.
- Basic information about the person with the impairment
- Basic information about the supporting family member who may claim the disability amount (if transferring the credit)
- Consent for the CRA to:
  - contact the medical practitioner of the person with the impairment (if necessary)
  - automatically adjust the tax returns for previous years (if applicable)
  At the end of step 1, you will receive a reference number.
  1. Fill out part B of the form using the Digital application for medical practitioners
  2. Print out the form and sign it
  3. Give the form to your patient
  Your patient must then fill out Part A and submit the completed form T2201 to the CRA.
  
  You must answer a few questions about your patient and the impairment(s).
  - Basic information about the medical practitioner
  - Patient name and date of birth
  - Information about the effects of the impairment(s)
  Medical practitioners use their best professional judgement when filling out Part B.
  
  They may base their assessment on:
  - the symptoms reported by the patient
  - their knowledge of the patient's medical history
  - their direct observation of the patient’s limitations
  - their knowledge of the effects of the impairment(s) as they relate to the patient's medical condition
  The CRA bases its decision about eligibility on the information that medical practitioners provide in Part B.
  
  After Part B is completed, the digital form is automatically submitted to the CRA. Medical practitioners have the option to save a copy of Part B for their records.
  
  The CRA may contact the medical practitioner’s office to verify the source of the application.
  
  Read the privacy statement
  
  Personal information (including the SIN) is collected and used to administer or enforce the Income Tax Act and related programs and activities including administering tax, benefits, audit, compliance, and collection. The information collected may be disclosed to other federal, provincial, territorial, aboriginal, or foreign government institutions to the extent authorized by law. Failure to provide this information may result in paying interest or penalties, or in other actions. Under the Privacy Act, individuals have a right of protection, access to and correction of their personal information, or to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the handling of their personal information. Refer to Personal Information Bank CRA PPU 218 on Info Source at canada.ca/cra-info-source.
  How to apply with the paper form
  1. Applicant fills out Part A The person with the impairment or their legal representative fills out Part A of the updated Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate: Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate Information you need to provide
    - Basic information about the person with the impairment
    - Basic information about the supporting family member who may claim the disability amount (if transferring the credit)
    - Consent to the CRA to:
      - automatically adjust the tax returns for previous years (if applicable)
      - contact the medical practitioner of the person with the impairment (if necessary)
  After filling out Part A, print the form. The person with the disability (or their legal guardian if under 18 years old) or their legal representative must sign the authorization section of the form (Part A Section 4) or the CRA will not process the request.
  
  Give the form to a medical practitioner to complete Part B.
  - Basic information about the medical practitioner
  - Patient name and date of birth
  - Information about the effects of the impairment(s)
  Medical practitioners use their best professional judgement when filling out Part B.
  
  They may base their assessment on:
  - the symptoms reported by the patient
  - their knowledge of the patient's medical history
  - their direct observation of the patient’s limitations
  - their knowledge of the effects of the impairment(s) as they relate to the patient's medical condition
  The CRA bases its decision about eligibility on the information that medical practitioners provide in Part B.
  
  After completing Part B, the medical practitioner must sign the "Certification" section on the last page.
  
  Submit the application
  
  There are 2 ways to submit a completed Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate and any related documents to the CRA.
  
  If you have a PDF or scanned version of the form, the person with the impairment may sign into My Account and select “Submit documents”.
  
  If you have the paper form, send it to one of the tax centres below. It is recommended that you keep a copy for your records.
  
  Jonquière Tax Centre
  
  Jonquière Tax Centre
  2251 René-Lévesque Blvd
  Jonquière QC G7S 5J2
  
  Jonquière Tax Centre - 2251 René-Lévesque Blvd - Jonquière QC G7S 5J2
  
  Sudbury Tax Centre
  
  Sudbury Tax Centre
  Post Office Box 20000, Station A
  Sudbury ON P3A 5C1
  
  Sudbury Tax Centre - Post Office Box 20000, Station A - Sudbury ON P3A 5C1
  
  Winnipeg Tax Centre
  
  Winnipeg Tax Centre
  Post Office Box 14000, Station Main
  Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2
  
  Winnipeg Tax Centre - Post Office Box 14000, Station Main - Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2
  
  The CRA aims to review your application and mail you a notice of determination within 8 weeks of receiving it. It may take longer if information is missing.