AUT-01: Authorize a Representative for Offline Access
AUT-01 is the Canada Revenue Agency form used to authorise a representative, such as an accountant or family member, to deal with the CRA on your behalf through offline channels like phone, mail, fax, or in person.
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What is AUT-01?
AUT-01, Authorize a Representative for Offline Access, is a Canada Revenue Agency form for individuals and businesses who want to give a representative access to their tax information without using the online Authorize a representative service. It covers offline contact with the CRA, meaning by telephone, mail, fax, or in person, and lets you set the level of authorisation you are granting.
AUT-01 is a dynamic PDF that the CRA publishes in Adobe XFA format. It does not fill in a web browser, so it will not display in the in-browser editor or quick-fill form here. Download it and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the fields, then print and sign it.
Who files AUT-01?
- Individuals authorising an accountant, tax preparer, or family member to speak to the CRA
- Businesses giving a representative offline access to a business number account
- Taxpayers who cannot or prefer not to use the online authorise a representative service
- People changing or cancelling an existing offline authorisation
How to fill out AUT-01
- Download the form and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, since it is a dynamic PDF that will not fill in a browser.
- Enter your identifying information, such as your name and account or social insurance number.
- Complete the representative's details and select the level of authorisation you are granting.
- Print the completed form and sign it in the certification area.
- Send the signed form to the Canada Revenue Agency as directed in the form instructions.
Get AUT-01
This is a dynamic PDF from CRA: it only fills in correctly in Adobe Acrobat Reader, so there is no in-browser fill here. Download the genuine AUT-01 below and open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete and save it.
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Why will AUT-01 not fill in my browser?
AUT-01 is a dynamic Adobe XFA PDF that the CRA publishes for Adobe Reader. Browsers and most PDF viewers show it blank, so you must open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to enter your information.
Can I authorise a representative online instead?
Yes. The CRA offers an online Authorize a representative service through My Account and My Business Account. AUT-01 is the offline alternative for those who need or prefer paper.