1. D201
2. A legible copy of an official photo identification document
3. VD2058 - for a TFSA account
4. Optional documents

• D204      Power of Attorney Form



• VD2061
  Beneficiary designation or modification notice for a TSFA account (not available in Quebec)

1. D201
2. A legible copy of an official photo identification document
3. Documents based on the account type:

• - RRSP: VD217



• - FTARSP: VD217A



• - LIRA: VD217 + LIRA Addendum (by jurisdiction)



• 
  -Federal VD217FED (Section 17*, 18*)
  -Quebec VD217QC (Section 18*)
  - Alberta Alberta Form 1 (Page 1)
  - B.C. VD217BC (Section 21*)
  - N.B. VD217NB (Section 18)
  - Ontario VD217ONT (Section 20*)
  
  * Required sections
  



• - Restricted LSP*: VD217+ VD217FEDR + Unlocking Forms**
  * Federal jurisdiction only
  ** Please contact us

4. Optional Documents

• D204 Power of Attorney Form

1. D201
2. A legible copy of an official photo identification document
3. Additional documents depending on type of account:

• - RIFF: VD255



• - LIF: VD255 + Addendum (according to jurisdiction) + documents for purchasers under the age of 54



• 
  - Federal VD255FED (Section 19*, 20*)
  - Quebec VD255QC (Section 19*)
  - Alberta Alberta Form 2 (Page 1) + Alberta Form 6 (Option 2 of part 1)
  - B.C. VD255BC (Section 30*, 31*) + BC Form 3
  - N.B. VD255NB (Section 26)
  -Ontario VD255ONTN (Section 31* to 34* + page 6*)
  
  * Required sections
  
  
  
  
  
  
  For purchasers under the age of 54:
  
  - VD2013 - Purchaser Declaration
  
  - VD2016 - Declaration of the purchaser when transferring sums to a life income fund
  
  - VD2017-2011 - Purchaser commitment
  
  





• Restricted RIF*: VD255 + VD255FEDR
  * Federal jurisdiction only
  

4. Optional documents

• D204 Power of Attorney Form

1. D201 for each joint account holder
2. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of each joint account holder
3. D207
   
   

4. Optional documents

• D204 Power of Attorney Form

New client: Not accepted

Existing client: Generally not accepted. A study of the file is required before the account is approved. Trading restricted. Please contact Disnat Client Service for more information.

Existing Registered Accounts:

1. Complete new account opening forms for existing plans
2. Complete documentation according to residency:

• American: VD170


• Other: VD171

3. Obtain exact date of move (for fiscal purposes)

• Please note that a new account number may be assigned.

1. D201 (SIN and birth date of the child, other information of the parent)
2. D211A
3. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the child and the parent
4. VD2052 (for the parent)
   
   

5. Additional documents for a joint account

• D201 for the joint account holder
• D207
  
  

Note: The assets in the account belong to the child.

1. D201 (Provide information of the parent)
2. D211B
3. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the parent
   
   

4. Additional documents for a joint account

• D201 for the joint account holder
• D207

Note: The assets in the account belong to the parent.

1. D201
2. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the subscriber(s)
3. VD250 (individual plan) or VD250F (family plan).
4. One of the following documents (One form for each child / beneficiary):
   
   
   • The subscriber is not a parent OR is a parent but is not the Primary Caregiver*: SDE0071E
     
     
   • subscriber is the Custodial Parent / Legal Guardian AND the Primary Caregiver*: SDE0073E

5. Optional documents

• D201 for each joint account holder + D207 (co-subscriber account)
• D204 Power of Attorney Form

* Primary Caregiver: Individual who receives the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB). Certain conditions apply in cases of shared custody where both parents receive the CCTB. Please contact the Canada Revenue Agency for more information.

1. D201
2. VD124
3. Death certificate (certified true copy)
4. Certificates of research from the Barreau and the Chambre des notaires (certified true copy)
5. Will or Declaration of inheritance or marriage certificate (certified true copy)
6. VD2001 Declaration of transmission (original)
7. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the liquidators
8. VD2052 for each liquidator

For Ontario :

10. VD2002 instead of VD2001
11. One of the following documents, depending on the account value :

• - Account value is $25000 and more : “Probate of will” approved by the court (in lieu of certificates of search)



• - Account value is less than $25000 : “Letter of Indemnity”

1. D201 in the name of the entity opening the account (One D201 must be completed by each club member for a margin and/or options account)
2. D236 (all members)
3. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of all members
4. VD271 W-8BEN for each member
5. VD172 W-8IMY on behalf of the club
6. VD175* for each member of the club
7. D262A for each member
8. D262C for each member

* For each member: Enter a rate of 15% withholding tax for dividends and 10% interest.

1. D201 in the name of the entity opening the account (for margin account include borrowing authorization of the charter).
2. D238 to be completed only for a sole ownership
3. D239
4. VD124
5. D262A for all shareholders of 10% or more
6. D262B for a legal entity
7. D262C for all persons listed on forms D262A and D262B
8. D262D naming all administrators who are not shareholders
9. VD2052 to be completed when, on form DD239, the persons authorized to trade are administrators but are not shareholders or shareholders of less than 10%
10. Public Registry (CIDREQ) and Articles of Incorporation
11. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of all persons listed on forms DD239 and D262C
12. Optional documents

• D240 If person with power of attorney is external

1. D201 in the name of the entity opening the account (for margin account include borrowing authorization of the charter).
2. D239
3. VD124
4. VD2052 for all persons listed on forms D239 and D262A
5. D262A for each member - % of direct holdings: Enter 0%
6. D262B for each legal entity
7. D262D naming all administrators
8. Public Registry (CIDREQ) and Articles of Incorporation
9. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of all persons listed on forms DD239 and D262C
10. Optional documents

• D240 If person with power of attorney is external

1. D201 in the name of the entity opening the account (enter the information of the owner, including SIN)
2. VD171 / W-8BEN in the name of the owner
3. VD172 / W-8IMY in the name of the sole proprietorship
4. VD175 in the name of the owner - Enter a rate of 15% withholding tax for dividends and 10% interest
5. Public Registry (CIDREQ) and Articles of Incorporation
6. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the owner

Definition: An individual who utitlizes an assumed name in connection with the operation of a business, which is generated by the individual, from their own assets, without requiring a separate legal entity. The rights and obligations of the individual are indistinguishable from those of the business.

1. D201
2. Court judgment
3. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the attorney and the client
4. Mandate in case of incapacity
5. VD2052 for the attorney
6. For a registered account, provide the forms required to open the registered account

Definition: When a person becomes incapacitated and having previously signed a mandate in anticipation of his incapacity, the mandate must be approved by the court and the attorney appointed to administer the property of the incapacitated person (the principal) under the terms of the mandate.

1. D201 in the name of the entity opening the account
2. VD124 in the name of the trust
3. VD2052 to be completed by the trustee if they are not also the beneficiary
4. D262A for each settlor and beneficiary
5. D262B for a legal entity
6. D262C for all persons listed on forms D262A and D262B
7. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of all persons listed on form D262C
8. Deed of Trust

Note: If you do not know what the type of trust, please obtain a copy of the Deed of Trust and forward it to Disnat. We will check with the special accounts and contact your Desjardins branch to inform them of the documents required for opening the account.

1. D201 in the name of the entity opening the account
2. VD171 / W-8BEN for each settlor
3. VD172 / W-8IMY in the name of the trust
4. VD175 for all persons listed on form D262C. For each person enter a rate of 15% withholding tax for dividends and 10% interest.
5. VD2052 to be completed by the trustee if they are not also the beneficiary
6. D262A for each settlor and beneficiary
7. D262B for a legal entity
8. D262C for all persons listed on forms D262A and D262B
9. Deed of Trust
10. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of all persons listed on form D262C

Note: If you do not know what the type of trust, please obtain a copy of the Deed of Trust and forward it to Disnat. We will check with the special accounts and contact your Desjardins branch to inform them of the documents required for opening the account.

Disnat no longer opens "in Trust" accounts.

1. D201
2. D239
3. VD124 in the name of the NPO
4. VD2052 for all persons listed in form D239
5. D262A in the name of the entity opening the account (Percentage of direct ownership: 0%)
6. D262D naming all of the administrators. The president must sign.
7. Public Registry (CIDREQ) OR Articles of Incorporation. If the NPO is exempt from tax, obtain a copy of the certificate of tax registration number.
8. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of all persons with authority to trade

1. D201 (for margin account include borrowing authorization of the charter)
2. D237
3. D262A for each partner
4. D262B for a legal entity
5. D262C for all persons listed on forms D262A and D262B
6. D262D naming all of the administrators
7. VD171 W-8BEN: one form for each partner
8. VD172 W-8IMY in the name of the entity
9. VD175 for all partners, including those with less than 10%. For each person enter a rate of 15% withholding tax for dividends and 10% interest.
10. Public Registry (CIDREQ) or Articles of Incorporation
11. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of each person listed on form D262C

Definition: Two or more persons, physical or legal, which operate under a name that is common. Assets of the partnership are separate from those of its partners, however partners are responsible for all debts and obligations entered into by the partnership.

1. D201 (for margin account include borrowing authorization of the charter)
2. D239
3. D262A for each partner
4. D262B for a legal entity
5. D262C for all persons listed on forms D262A and D262B
6. D262D naming all of the administrators
7. VD171 W-8BEN: one form for each partner
8. VD172 W-8IMY in the name of the entity
9. VD175 for all partners, including those with less than 10%. For each person enter a rate of 15% withholding tax for dividends and 10% interest.
10. Public Registry (CIDREQ) or Articles of Incorporation
11. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of each person listed on form D262C

Definition: Two or more persons, physical or legal, which operate under a name that is common. Assets of the partnership are separate from those of its partners, however partners are responsible for all debts and obligations entered into by the partnership.

1. D201 The SIN and date of birth must be those of the client under Tutorship or Curatorship. Other information is that of the Tutor or curator who is authorized to give instructions for the account.
2. A legible copy of an official photo identification document of the client (ward) and the curator
3. Court judgment

Definition: Guardian to a minor: Before the age of majority, the assets of a minor are managed by his (or her) guardian. The assets remain the exclusive property of the minor. When the child becomes of age they can claim the assets held in the account. Parents are usually the guardians of their minor children. If the guardians are not parents, they will require a copy of the court ruling or act of appointment naming them as guardians.