You may be able to get this benefit if you:
- You live with the child, and the child must be under 18 years of age.
- You are primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.
- You are a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
- You OR your spouse or common-law partner are any of the following:
- A Canadian citizen.
- A permanent resident.
- A protected person.
- A temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months, and who has a valid permit in the 19th month.
- An Indian within the meaning of the Indian Act.
Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.
Proof of primary responsibility for the care and upbringing of the child
For example:
- a letter from the day care or school authorities indicating the child’s home address and contact information on file
- a letter from a social worker, physician, a band council, or a resettlement officer stating that they have personal knowledge that the child lived with you for the period you indicated
- a registration form or a receipt from an activity or club the child was enrolled in for the period you indicated
- a court order, decree, or separation agreement that explains the type of custody arrangement you have (for example, shared custody) and clearly shows the living arrangements for the child
- any other document showing that the child lived with you for the period you indicated
Social Insurance Number
For example:
- confirmation of SIN letter
- plastic SIN card (non-expired)
Photo ID
For example:
- driver’s license
- passport
- other government-issued photo ID, such as a non-driver photo ID (Saskatchewan), British Columbia Services Card, Ontario photo card, General identification card (Nunavut), Voluntary ID (PEI), etc.
Proof of legal status
A document showing citizenship or immigration status in Canada. For example:
- citizenship certificate
- confirmation document
- record of landing, confirmation of permanent residence;
- permanent resident card
- visitor record
- temporary resident permit
- study permit
- positive notice of decision
- verification of status document
- registration date with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
- passport
- foreign passport
Apply for the CCB
- Apply if you are the birth mother of a newborn:
- Apply if you are not a Canadian citizen:
- Complete Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application
- Complete Schedule RC66SCH, Status in Canada/Statement of Income
- Mail these, and any necessary documents to the tax centre indicated on the form
- Apply if you are a Canadian citizen using one of the following two ways:
- Login to My Account and click "Apply for child benefits" OR
- Mail Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application and any necessary documents to the tax centre indicated on the form.
Notes
- Apply as soon as:
- Your child is born.
- A child starts to live with you.
- You or your spouse/common-law partner meet the eligibility conditions.
- You and your spouse or common-law partner must file your tax returns every year, even if you do not have income to report.
- If you do not file your taxes on time, your CCB payments will stop
- After your application is processed, you will get a CCB notice which will tell you how much money you will get.
- You will usually receive the CCB one month after you become eligible.
- Generally, you will be paid on the 20th of each month.
- You can get the benefit deposited directly into your bank account. To get help setting up direct deposit, call Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281
- If you don't get paid on the 20th, wait five working days before calling 1-800-387-1193