Box 35 – Transfers on breakdown of marriage or common-law partnership

Enter the amount directly transferred under a decree, order, judgment of a court, or under a written agreement relating to a division of property between the individual's current or former spouse or common-law partner in settlement of rights arising from the breakdown of their relationship. Prepare the slip in the name of the individual whose funds are being transferred (the transferor).

Enter the social insurance number of the annuitant of the plan receiving the funds (the transferee plan) in box 32. Enter no in box 26, unless the transferring plan is a spousal or common-law partner plan.

Use Form T2220, Transfer from an RRSP, RRIF, PRPP or SPP to Another RRSP, RRIF, PRPP or SPP on Breakdown of Marriage or Common-law Partnership, to document the details of the transfer.

You must review and keep on file the court order or separation agreement if you are unable to get the signature of both individuals.

Keep Form T2220 for your records only. Do not send us a copy.

Date modified:

2016-11-09