Forms and Applications

Use this online library to download and print the forms and agreements you need to manage your TD Direct Investing account. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms.

Download forms to transfer cash and registered and non-registered investments to or from your account

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When is it used?

Authorization to Transfer Non-Registered Accounts

Transfer your non-registered investments from another financial institution into your TD Direct Investing account

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Transfer Authorization for Registered Investments

Transfer your registered investments from another financial institution into your TD Direct Investing registered account

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Registered Plan Internal Transfer

Transfer assets to a TD Direct Investing registered account from within TD Direct Investing, TD Wealth, TD Canada Trust or another TD Bank Financial Group affiliate.

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RRSP/RRIF, Pension Direct Transfer (T2151)

Looking to transfer from the Canadian component of one registered account type to the other? Request a direct transfer of RPP or DPSP assets to a RSP, RIF or Locked-in plan with TD Direct Investing.

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Authorization and Indemnity

Authorize the transfer of cash and/or securities to a third party account, or the transfer of cash to a third party TD Bank account.

Notes:

Transfers are permitted between immediate family members only and must be deemed a gift.
The signatures on this form must be witnessed by someone other than the applicant, co-applicant, spouse or common-law partner of any of these persons or in Ontario the applicant's child or a person who treats the applicant as his or her child.

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Electronic Funds Transfer Service Form

Transfer funds from your TD non-registered account directly into your Bank account at any financial institution in Canada.

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Download forms for withdrawing funds from your RRSP and RESP accounts

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When is it used?

Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) - Request to Withdraw Funds from an RRSP (T1036)

Request a withdrawal from your RSP under the Home Buyers' Plan.

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Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) - Request to Withdraw Funds from an RRSP

Request a withdrawal from your RRSP under the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP).

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RESP Withdrawal Request

Request a withdrawal from an RESP account.

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Download forms for authorizing automatic investments into your Canadian dollar trading accounts

Form

When is it used?

Pre-Authorized Deposit (PAD) Form / Monthly Contribution Plan (MCP) Form

Arrange to have a fixed amount debited automatically from a Canadian dollar chequing account to your Canadian dollar Direct Trading account each month.

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Pre-Authorized Deposit (PAD) / Monthly Contribution Plan (MCP) Secure Online Form

Arrange to have a fixed amount debited automatically from a Canadian dollar chequing account to your Canadian dollar Direct Trading account each month by completing this secure online form.

Secure online form

TD Direct Investing also offers dividend reinvestment plans, systematic investment plans and systematic withdrawal plans. To register for these services, please call a licensed representative at 1-800-465-5463, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 9 pm ET.


Download forms for designating or changing a beneficiary or successor holder of your assets

Form

When is it used?

Designation of Beneficiary for RSP and RIF Account Assets

Designate or change a beneficiary for your Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Retirement Income Fund (RIF) account assets.

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Designation of TFSA Successor Holder and/or Beneficiary

Complete this form to designate or change a successor holder and/or beneficiary of your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) assets.

The designation is subject to the laws of the applicable jurisdiction (province or territory).

Note:

successor holder must be your spouse or common-law partner, as defined by the Income Tax Act. That person will take over your account upon your death.

beneficiary can be anyone, including your spouse or common-law partner. If the TFSA has only a beneficiary designated, the funds will be paid, upon your death, in cash to the beneficiary.

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Designation of RIF Successor Holder and/or Beneficiary

Complete this form to designate or change a successor holder and/or beneficiary of your Retirement Income Fund (RIF) assets.

The designation is subject to the laws of the applicable jurisdiction (province or territory). This form is to be used for RIF accounts when:

  1. Adding a Successor Annuitant on the account
  2. Changing the existing Successor Annuitant on the account (in the event there's change of spouse/death of spouse)
  3. Adding a Beneficiary
  4. Changing the existing beneficiary

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Account Guarantee

Paperwork to be completed by a guarantor of any liabilities on your TD Direct Investing accounts.

Guarantee

Guarantee (Alberta)*

Important: Alberta Guarantees must be witnessed by a lawyer.

Note*:

The completed form must be taken to a TD Canada Trust Branch or a TD Direct Investing location for a staff witness to sign.

Designation of Trading Authority

Only complete this form if you want another person to trade in your account(s).

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Changes to your account profile can be made in WebBroker – click here to learn how. Alternatively, give us a call at 1-800-465-5463 and we'd be happy to help. Monday to Friday, 7 am to 9 pm ET. 

Download forms for different types of investments, withdrawals, and other account updates

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When is it used?

Trusted Contact Person Form

If you wish to name a Trusted Contact Person for your accounts. A Trusted Contact Person is an individual who we may contact in specified circumstances in accordance with the consent you provide by completing the Trusted Contact Person Form.

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TD Direct Investing Personal Account Name Change Form

This form is to be used when clients have legally changed their name and wish to update their name on their existing TD Waterhouse Discount brokerage account.

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Charitable Donation of Securities in Kind

Authorize a transfer of securities as a charitable donation.

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Investment Club Agreement

In addition to the Non-personal account application, complete this form when opening an Investment Club account. All member details must be documented and signed.

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Self-Directed Education Savings Plan - Family Plan

Complete this form as part of the RESP account application process.

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TD Securities Inc. Self-Directed Education Savings Plan Family Plan Terms and Conditions.

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TD Direct Investing Disability Savings Plan

Declaration of Trust

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Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) Application

Apply for the Canadian Education Savings Grant. The CESG is a grant from the Government of Canada paid directly into an RESP.

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Québec Education Savings Incentive (QESI) Increased Amount Application

Apply for the QESI Increased Amount, a tax credit for low- and middle-income families paid by Revenu Québec directly into an eligible RESP.

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Québec Education Savings Incentive (QESI) Transfer

Request and record a transfer between two RESP accounts if the beneficiary is a resident of Québec. It is required to facilitate the exchange of information necessary for the administration of the Québec Education Savings Incentive (QESI).

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RESP Transfer

Request and record a transfer between two RESP accounts.

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Qualified Intermediary Addendum to New Client Application Form
(Limitations on Benefits Statement)

Satisfies QI requirements when opening the following non-personal accounts: Condo Corp, Limited Corporation, Non-Profit Charity, Union Account.

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Related Third Party Transfer

Request a transfer of cash or securities from your TD DI account to the TD DI account of an acceptable related third party. The definition of an acceptable related third party is defined on the form.

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Direction and Indemnity

Completed by each trustee of an In-Trust account when requesting a transfer from an In-Trust account to a RESP account.

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W-9

Used by U.S. persons (both individuals and entities) to certify their US status for both QI and FATCA. An executed Waiver of Client Confidentiality must be provided together with the completed W-9 for QI purposes.

W-9

Waiver of Client Confidentiality

U.S. citizens must provide a signed Waiver of Client Confidentiality and W-9 along with all other signed new account application documents.

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W-8BEN

Used by individuals to certify their non-U.S. status for both QI and FATCA and to claim tax treaty benefits for QI such as reduced withholding tax on dividends paid by U.S. corporations.

W-8BEN

Instructions

W-8BEN-E

Used by entities to certify their non-U.S. status for both QI and FATCA, to claim tax treaty benefits for QI such as reduced withholding tax on dividends paid by U.S. corporations, and to classify themselves for FATCA.

W-8BEN-E

Instructions

W-8IMY

Used by Flow Through Entities such as Partnerships, Grantor Trusts, Simple Trusts, Qualified Intermediaries or Withholding Foreign Partnerships/Trusts to certify their non-US status for both QI and FATCA, to declare themselves as a Flow through Entity, and to classify themselves for FATCA.

W-8IMY

Instructions

Tax Residency Self-Certification for Existing Clients - Entity

This form is used to report to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) the entity classification and country of residence for existing entity account clients.

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Tax Residency Self-Certification for Existing Clients – Individual (Includes Sole Proprietor)

This form is used to confirm an Individual or a Sole Proprietor's residency for tax purposes.

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Book Cost Adjustment

To change the reported book cost of an open or closed position. Supporting documentation is required for Registered Accounts.

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Qualified Investments for Registered Plans

The following list is provided as a guideline of those assets which are acceptable to The Canada Trust Company, as trustee for the TD Waterhouse Registered Plans, for inclusion in self-directed plans.

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