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For a new Disability Tax Credit application, use the current T2201 route, not CRA Submit Documents. The next page explains the online route and the current paper-form requirement.
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Why the submission route matters
The Disability Tax Credit, often called the DTC, has a specific application process. In 2026, the CRA changed what its account’s Submit Documents area accepts for this purpose. If you are starting a new application, treating that area as a general upload tool can send you down the wrong path. The practical choice is to start with the CRA’s current DTC application option instead.
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The change is especially important if you saved an older T2201 form. The CRA says forms from before 2023 are no longer accepted as of September 8, 2026. Before a practitioner completes paperwork, check the year on the form and replace an older copy. That small check may help avoid having to prepare and submit a new application again.
Choose an application path that fits
The CRA describes an online DTC application form in your CRA account and a current paper-form route. The online form is presented as the up-to-date digital option, while paper remains available for people who prefer it or cannot use the online route. Either way, a new application should begin through the appropriate application process rather than through Submit Documents.
- Online route: Use the DTC application form through your CRA account if that option works for you.
- Paper route: Download the latest T2201 from Canada.ca, complete it with your medical practitioner, and mail the signed form to the appropriate CRA tax centre.
- Existing case: Use Submit Documents only when the CRA asks for additional information and gives you instructions for that case.
A calm checklist before you begin
Gather the current form or open the online application before booking time with your medical practitioner. Read the CRA instructions carefully, keep copies of what you submit, and watch your CRA account or mail for any request from the CRA. If the CRA asks for more information later, its notice should explain how to provide it and include the case reference needed for that request.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use CRA Submit Documents for a new DTC application?
No. Starting July 14, 2026, the CRA says its Submit Documents option will not take DTC applications or related documents unless the CRA specifically asks for more information.
Can I still apply using a paper T2201?
Yes. The CRA says you can use a paper form if applying online is not right for you, but it must be the latest version from Canada.ca, dated 2023 or later.
What should I do with a T2201 from before 2023?
Replace it with the current version. The CRA says older versions from before 2023 are no longer accepted as of September 8, 2026.
