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Canadian Dental Care Plan Application
How to Apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Who Can Apply and When?
Application Schedule
| Group | When You Can Apply |
|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | Now |
| Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023 | Now |
| Children under 18 | Now |
| All remaining eligible residents | In 2025 |
How to Apply
Submit a single application for all eligible household members to avoid delays.
Required Documents
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) (if available for children)
- Date of birth
- Full name
- Home and mailing address
- List of any government social program dental coverage
- 2023 tax return and Notice of Assessment for you and your spouse (if applicable)
Apply Online
Use a compatible web browser to complete your application:
- Google Chrome (version 126+)
- Safari (version 15+)
- Microsoft Edge (version 126+)
- Mozilla Firefox (version 128+)
For Apple users, ensure your system is updated to iOS 13+ or MacOS 10.15+.
If You Can’t Apply Online
Call 1-833-537-4342 (TTY: 1-833-677-6262) to apply by phone or request alternative formats.
Renewing Your CDCP Coverage
CDCP coverage must be renewed annually to confirm continued eligibility.
Renew through your My Service Canada Account.
Applying With Assistance
You can ask a trusted person or a legal delegate to help with your application.
Helping as a Trusted Person
- Friends
- Relatives
- Caregivers
- Translators or interpreters
You must provide clear verbal consent for them to assist you.
Applying Through a Legal Delegate
A legal delegate can apply on your behalf if they have legal authority documented in:
- Power of attorney
- Mandate
- Trusteeship
Submit original or certified copies of these documents by mail or in person at a Service Canada office.
How to Check Your Application Status
Use the online CDCP Status Checker or call 1-833-537-4342.
TTY users can call 1-833-677-6262 (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM ET).
Where to Submit Delegate Documents
| Region | Mailing Address |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Canada | Service Canada, PO Box 250 Station A, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z6 |
| Quebec | Service Canada, PO Box 60, Boucherville, QC J4B 5E6 |
| Ontario | Service Canada, PO Box 5100 Station D, Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 |
| Western Canada & Territories | Service Canada, PO Box 2710 Station Main, Edmonton, AB T5J 2G4 |
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