Disability tax credit application: how to apply with Form T2201, step by step
Quick summary
You apply with Form T2201, which has two parts. You fill out Part A. A medical practitioner fills out Part B. Send both together, using one method only: digital or paper. To see if you may qualify first, read who qualifies for the disability tax credit.
Checked November 12, 2026. Main source: Canada Revenue Agency: Applying for the DTC, Form T2201 (modified October 22, 2026, read November 10, 2026). See all 4 sources.
Key facts
- Form
- T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate
- Source: CRA, modified October 22, 2026
- Part A
- Filled out by you or your legal representative
- Source: CRA, modified October 22, 2026
- Part B
- Filled out only by a medical practitioner
- Source: CRA, modified October 22, 2026
- Who can certify every category
- Medical doctors and nurse practitioners
- Source: CRA presentation, October 16, 2023
- Changed July 14, 2026
- DTC forms can no longer be sent through the "submit documents" section of your CRA account
- Source: CRA tax tip, June 16, 2026
- Changed September 8, 2026
- T2201 forms from before 2023 are no longer accepted
- Source: CRA tax tip, June 16, 2026
- When
- Any time. Apply before you file your return to avoid a possible delay
- Source: CRA, modified October 22, 2026
What changed in 2026
The CRA announced two changes this year. Both can send an application back if you miss them.
| Date | What changed | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | The "submit documents" section of your CRA account can no longer be used to send DTC applications or related documents, unless the CRA asks for more information on an existing case. | Apply online through your CRA account, or mail a paper form. |
| September 8, 2026 | Versions of Form T2201 from before 2023 are no longer accepted. | If your form is older, replace it with a new application. A paper form must be dated 2023 or later. |
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Help speed up your disability tax credit application (tax tip, June 16, 2026, read November 12, 2026). The CRA says applying online is processed faster than paper and the form is always the current version. If it needs more information, it contacts you through your CRA account or by mail, and the letter includes a case reference number for sending documents.
Before you start
- You need a medical practitioner who can certify your impairment. They fill out Part B.
- You can apply at any time. The CRA says to apply before you file your tax return so your assessment is not delayed.
- If you plan to split or transfer the credit to a supporting family member, put their information in Part A, question 2.
- The practitioner's fee is yours to pay. The CRA says you may be able to claim it as a medical expense.
- Choose only one method. Parts A and B must go in by the same method.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Applying for the DTC, Form T2201 (modified October 22, 2026, read November 10, 2026).
Option 1: apply digitally
- Part A: fill it out online in your CRA account (Individual account, then Benefits and credits, then Apply for DTC) or by phone. You must be able to confirm your identity.
- You get a reference number after Part A. Give it to your medical practitioner. It works once and is valid for up to 12 months.
- Part B: only the practitioner fills it out, in the CRA's digital application for medical practitioners. Once Part B is done, the form is sent in automatically.
- If you fill out Part B yourself, the CRA will not process it.
- No reference number? The practitioner fills out Part B online, prints and signs it, and gives it to you. You fill out and sign Part A and mail the full T2201 to the CRA.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Applying for the DTC, Form T2201 (modified October 22, 2026, read November 10, 2026).
Option 2: apply on paper
- Use the newest version of the form, dated 2023 or later. The CRA names versions 23e (English) and 23f (French). Older versions are no longer accepted as of September 8, 2026.
- Part A: you or your legal representative fill it out and sign Part A, Section 4.
- Part B: the practitioner fills out only the impairment sections that apply, then signs by hand in the Certification section on the last page.
- Check that every field is complete and readable. The CRA can return the form if a signature is missing, a signature is not handwritten, or Parts A and B arrive separately.
- Mail the complete form, Parts A and B together. Keep a copy.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Applying for the DTC, Form T2201 (modified October 22, 2026, read November 10, 2026).
Where to mail a paper form
The CRA lists three tax centres. Pick one.
| Tax centre | Address as the CRA lists it |
|---|---|
| Winnipeg | Winnipeg Tax Centre, Post Office Box 14000, Station Main, Winnipeg MB R3C 3M2 |
| Sudbury | Sudbury Tax Centre, Post Office Box 20000, Station A, Sudbury ON P3A 5C1 |
| Jonquière | Jonquière Tax Centre, 2251 René-Lévesque Blvd, Jonquière QC G7S 5J2 |
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Applying for the DTC, Form T2201 (modified October 22, 2026, read November 10, 2026). Do not send a PDF or scan of the paper form through the "submit documents" section of your CRA account. The CRA says DTC forms can no longer be sent that way.
Who can fill out Part B
Only a medical practitioner. The CRA presentation page says medical doctors and nurse practitioners are the only practitioners who can certify every category. Other practitioners can certify some categories. The form lists which ones, so check it.
The nine categories are life-sustaining therapy, vision, hearing, speaking, walking, feeding, dressing, eliminating (bowel or bladder functions) and mental functions necessary for everyday life.
The same page says a T2201 signed by an authorized representative in place of the applicant will not be accepted. It has to be signed by the applicant or their legal representative.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Disability tax credit for medical practitioners, presentation page (modified October 16, 2023, read November 10, 2026). This page is from 2023, so check the form for any change.
After you send it
You can see your application status in your CRA account once the complete application arrives. Turn on digital notifications and the CRA will email you that it was submitted. The next step is the CRA's review.
The CRA page gives no fixed processing time. It points to its processing times page, which you can check. Past years can be adjusted with a consent included in the application, if it applies to you.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Applying for the DTC, Form T2201 (modified October 22, 2026, read November 10, 2026). The page we read does not cover what to do if the CRA says no, so we do not give steps for that.
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1. As of July 14, 2026, how can you NOT send a DTC application?
2. Which T2201 versions does the CRA no longer accept from September 8, 2026?
3. Who fills out Part B of Form T2201?
Questions people ask
How do I apply for the disability tax credit?
Fill out Form T2201. You complete Part A and a medical practitioner completes Part B. Send both by the same method, digital or paper.
Where do I mail Form T2201?
To the Winnipeg, Sudbury or Jonquière tax centre, at the addresses the CRA lists above. Keep a copy.
Can I fill out the whole form myself?
No. Only a medical practitioner can fill out Part B. If you fill it out, the CRA will not process it.
Who can sign the medical part?
Medical doctors and nurse practitioners can certify every category. Other practitioners can certify some. Check the form.
How long does the CRA take?
The CRA page gives no fixed time. It points to its processing times page.
Does it cost money to apply?
The CRA charges nothing on the page we read. A practitioner may charge a fee, which is yours to pay. You may be able to claim it as a medical expense.
What changed for the disability tax credit in 2026?
Two things, per the CRA. From July 14, 2026 you cannot send DTC forms through the submit documents section of your CRA account unless the CRA asks. From September 8, 2026 forms from before 2023 are not accepted.
Is my old T2201 still good?
Not if it is from before 2023. The CRA says to replace it with a new application.
Can I send the form through My Account?
You can apply digitally in your CRA account. You can no longer send a scanned paper form through the submit documents section.