There are different processes depending on the type of change. Registered charities should consult the pages below before making changes to their organization.

All of the changes below can be done using Canada Revenue Agency’s digital services or by sending a request by mail or fax.

Select the request you want to make for more details:

• Change director
• Change public contact information or addresses
• Change organization’s legal name
• Change organization’s fiscal period end
• Change bylaws
• Change purposes and activities
• Submit amended governing document
• Change legal status
• Request associated status
• Change organization’s designation
• Request a disbursement quota reduction
• Amalgamation, merger, and consolidation
• Request voluntary revocation
• Authorize or manage representatives

Making changes on paper

Send your changes by:

Mail:
Charities Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5

Fax:
833-339-0997 (toll-free number)
418-556-1813

Send your documents to only one number and avoid duplication.

Related links

• CRA login services
• Alphabetical index of topics
• Glossary
• Contact the Charities Directorate