Fill Out CRA Form T2201 Online
Disability Tax Credit Certificate
Canada Revenue Agency
Application certified by a medical practitioner to determine eligibility for the disability tax credit.
Reviewed July 2026
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Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, is the application the Canada Revenue Agency uses to decide whether a person is eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC). The form has two parts: the applicant completes Part A, and a medical practitioner must complete and certify Part B, describing the effects of the impairment. Approval can also open the door to related programs such as the registered disability savings plan.
You can complete Part A of the T2201 in the Universal PDF editor, save a clean copy, and print or share it with the medical practitioner who will complete Part B. Once both parts are done, you submit the certificate to the CRA and wait for a determination.
What is Form T2201 used for
The T2201 establishes eligibility for the disability tax credit, a non-refundable credit that reduces income tax for people with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions, or for family members who support them. The CRA reviews the certified form and issues a notice of determination stating whether the person is eligible and for which years.
Eligibility can also matter beyond the credit itself, since some programs use DTC status as a qualifying condition. The credit amounts and eligibility criteria are set out in the official instructions and the CRA's published guidance.
Who files Form T2201
The person with the impairment, or their legal representative, applies. A supporting family member can be named to claim the credit where the rules allow a transfer. The application only proceeds once a medical practitioner has certified Part B; depending on the impairment, that can be a doctor, nurse practitioner, optometrist, audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist, or speech-language pathologist, as listed in the official instructions.
There is no filing deadline. You can apply at any time of year, and you do not need to wait for tax season.
How to fill out Form T2201
The application moves through a few stages:
- Part A, applicant information: the name, address, social insurance number, and date of birth of the person with the impairment.
- Part A, claimant details: if a supporting family member will claim the credit, their information and relationship to the applicant.
- Part A, adjustment request: an option to ask the CRA to adjust prior returns automatically if the application is approved for earlier years.
- Part B, medical certification: completed by the appropriate medical practitioner, describing the impairment, its effects on daily living, and when it began.
- Practitioner signature: Part B is not valid without the practitioner's certification. Practitioners may charge a fee for completing it, which the CRA does not reimburse.
- Review before submitting: incomplete sections are a common reason applications are delayed or returned.
Where to send it
You can submit the completed certificate to the CRA digitally through CRA My Account or mail the paper form; the current submission options and mailing addresses are listed on the official CRA website. The CRA may contact the medical practitioner for clarification before issuing its notice of determination.
Frequently asked questions
A medical practitioner recognized for the type of impairment, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner, or a specified practitioner such as an optometrist, audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist, or speech-language pathologist. The official instructions list who can certify each category.
If the CRA determines eligibility began in an earlier year, prior returns can be adjusted within the limits described in the CRA's guidance. The form includes an option to request those adjustments automatically.
Processing times vary with the complexity of the application and whether the CRA needs more information from the practitioner. The CRA publishes current service standards on its website.
Not always. The notice of determination states the eligible years. Some approvals are indefinite and others must be renewed with a new certificate after a set period.
The CRA does not charge for the application, but medical practitioners may charge a fee to complete Part B. Consider asking about the fee before booking the appointment.
The CRA explains its decision in the notice of determination, and you can provide new medical information, ask for a review, or file a formal objection. A tax professional or advocate can help you weigh the options.
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