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CRA My Account login and registration

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Short answer

My Account is the Canada Revenue Agency's online portal for your personal tax and benefit information. To register you need your SIN, your date of birth and amounts from a recent assessed tax return. You sign in with a CRA user ID, your online banking (Sign-In Partner) or a BC or Alberta provincial account. GCKey does not work for CRA.

Who handles it

Canada Revenue Agency

Handles it everywhere in Canada.

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Who can apply

  • You can register if you have a social insurance number and a filed and assessed tax return from the current or previous tax year.

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Steps

  1. There are three ways to register and sign in: a CRA user ID and password, a Sign-In Partner using your online banking details, or a provincial partner (a BC Services Card or an Alberta.ca Account).

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  2. To verify your identity, use the document verification service with a phone camera and a Canadian passport, driver's licence or provincial photo ID for immediate access. Or ask for a CRA security code by mail.

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What you need

  • To register with a CRA user ID or a Sign-In Partner, have your date of birth, SIN and amounts from your most recent assessed return from the last 2 years. Use the amounts as you first reported them.

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How long it takes

  • A CRA security code is mailed to the address the CRA has on file within 10 business days. Sign in and enter it before it expires.

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Good to know

  • My Account lets you view and manage your personal tax information, apply for benefits and make payments to the CRA.

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  • Every sign-in needs a one-time passcode from your multi-factor authentication option, such as an authenticator app, a passcode grid or your phone.

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  • GCKey cannot be used to sign in to a CRA account, though it still works with other federal departments.

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  • To manage a friend's or family member's taxes, use Represent a Client in your own CRA account. Do not sign in as them.

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Questions people ask

What do I need to register for CRA My Account?

Your SIN, your date of birth, amounts from your most recent assessed tax return from the last 2 years, and at least one multi-factor authentication option. A phone camera and photo ID give you immediate access.

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How long does the CRA security code take to arrive?

Up to 10 business days by mail. To skip the wait, use the document verification service with your phone and photo ID for immediate access.

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Can I use GCKey to sign in to my CRA account?

No. Use a CRA user ID and password, a Sign-In Partner (your online banking) or a BC or Alberta provincial partner instead.

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I forgot my CRA password and I am locked out. What do I do?

You can go through registration again to get new sign-in details, as long as you can still use your existing multi-factor authentication option. If you cannot, contact the CRA.

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Can I register for My Account if I have not filed taxes?

To register with a CRA user ID or a Sign-In Partner, you must have filed a return for the current or previous tax year. People who register through a BC or Alberta provincial partner only need their SIN.

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Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "CRA My Account login and registration", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/cra-account