CRA Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application
Apply for the Canada child benefit and related child payments.
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About CRA Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application
The RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application, is a CRA form used to apply for the Canada child benefit and related programs for children in your care. It collects details about you, your spouse or common-law partner, and each child.
You use it when a child is born, when a child starts to live with you, or when you become a resident of Canada with children. If you or your spouse are new to Canada, the CRA may also ask you to include the RC66SCH schedule. This page is a general helper, not tax advice, so always download and file the current official form from the CRA.
Who needs to complete it
- Parents applying for the Canada child benefit for a new baby.
- Caregivers when a child begins living with them.
- New residents of Canada who have children in their care.
- Families who share custody and need to register a child.
How to fill out CRA Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application
- 1Enter your name, social insurance number, address, and contact details.
- 2Give your marital status and the date it began if it changed.
- 3Add your spouse or common-law partner's name and social insurance number if you have one.
- 4List each child's name, date of birth, and place of birth.
- 5State when each child started living with you and your relationship to them.
- 6Answer the citizenship and residency questions for you and your spouse.
- 7Attach any documents the form asks for, such as proof of birth or the RC66SCH schedule if you are new to Canada.
- 8Sign and date the form and mail it to your tax centre, or apply online through the CRA instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply for each child separately?
No. You can list more than one child on the same RC66 application. Add a page if you have more children than the form has room for.
Do I need a social insurance number to apply?
Yes, you and your spouse or common-law partner generally need a social insurance number. Apply for one first if you do not have it yet.
Can I apply online instead of on paper?
In many cases yes. You can often apply through your CRA My Account or when you register a birth, but the paper RC66 remains an option.
Is this the official CRA form?
This is a general helper. Always download and file the current official RC66 from the CRA before you submit your application.