Form ISP-1300 CPP Survivor's Pension Application (2026): Edit Online Free & Download PDF
CPP Survivor's Pension Application: Application for CPP Survivor's Pension and Surviving Child's Benefit
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Form ISP-1300 in short
Form ISP1300 is the paper application for the Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension and the surviving child's benefit after a CPP contributor dies. The survivor's pension is a monthly payment to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased. The same form lets a parent or guardian apply for benefits for the deceased's children under 18.
| Issued by | Service Canada, for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) |
|---|---|
| Current version | SC ISP-1300 (2026-01-27) E (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The surviving legal spouse or common-law partner (at least one year living together up to the date of death), or a separated legal spouse if the deceased had no common-law partner. Also a parent, individual or agency with decision-making responsibility for the deceased's children under 18. Children aged 18 to 25 in school apply on their own with Form ISP1402. |
| Who receives it | Service Canada, which delivers the CPP for Employment and Social Development Canada. |
| Where to send it | Sign in pen and mail it to the nearest Service Canada office from the address list in the kit, or drop it off at a Service Canada Centre. The fillable form can be saved but not submitted electronically. You can also apply online through My Service Canada Account. |
| Deadline | Apply as soon as possible after the death. Canada.ca says the CPP can only make back payments for up to 12 months (11 months plus the month you apply), so a delay can mean lost benefits. |
| Fee | No fee. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
What changed
The current edition is dated 2026-01-27, as printed on every page (SC ISP-1300 (2026-01-27) E). The form says a separated legal spouse who had a credit split received and approved in January 2025 or later with the same deceased contributor is not eligible for the survivor's pension.
How to fill out Form ISP-1300, line by line
| Section A | Information about the deceased contributor SIN, dates of birth and death, name, country of birth, address at death, marital status at death, the spouse or partner's contact details, and any CPP, OAS or QPP benefits. If you do not know the SIN, attach a copy of their birth certificate. A2 asks whether the deceased received Family Allowance or the Canada Child Benefit for children born after 1958. |
| Section B | Deceased living or working in another country Countries, foreign insurance numbers, dates lived and worked there, and any benefit asked for. A social security agreement may help survivors qualify if the deceased did not have enough CPP contributions. |
| Section C | Information about you Tick whether you apply as the surviving spouse or partner, as the person responsible for the children, or both. Then your SIN, language, name, date of birth, addresses, phone and optional email, and any CPP, OAS or QPP benefits you have. |
| Section D | Spouse or common-law partner D1 for a legal spouse: marriage date, whether you lived together at death, and any separation or divorce. D2 for a common-law partner: the date you began living together and whether you still lived together at death. |
| Section E | Benefits for children E1 lists children under 18 with SIN, date of birth, relationship and who cares for them. E2 asks whether you have been maintaining them. E3 lists children aged 18 to 25, who must send their own ISP1402. |
| Section F | Direct deposit Choose to use banking already on file for another CPP benefit, update it, or give new account details. The account must be in your name or a joint account. |
| Section G | Tax deduction Canadian residents can ask for voluntary income tax to be withheld as a dollar amount or percentage. Non-residents may have non-resident tax withheld, which the form says is 25% unless a tax treaty changes it. |
| Section H | Declaration and signature Sign and date in pen. A witness completes the witness declaration if you sign with a mark. An authorized representative, such as a trustee or a person with a general or property power of attorney, signs the last part and attaches their legal documents. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not writing the deceased's SIN at the top of each page, as the kit instructs.
- Waiting to apply. Back payments are limited to 12 months, so a late application can lose benefits.
- Applying to the CPP when the deceased worked only in Quebec or last lived in Quebec. The form says to contact Retraite Québec for the Quebec Pension Plan in those cases.
- Listing children aged 18 to 25 and expecting them to be covered. They must complete their own Form ISP1402.
- Leaving out SINs for the deceased, yourself or the children without attaching a birth certificate instead.
- Using a power of attorney for personal care. For CPP purposes, the form says only a general POA or POA for property is accepted.
- Missing related forms, such as the Child Rearing Provision request (ISP1640), which the kit says to return with the survivor's application if it applies.
Questions about Form ISP-1300
Can I apply for the CPP survivor's pension online?
Yes, through My Service Canada Account. Canada.ca says a trustee, guardian or other legal representative cannot apply online and must apply in person, by mail or by phone.
How long does it take to get the first payment?
Canada.ca says it takes about 6 to 12 weeks from the date Service Canada receives a complete application. The pension starts at the earliest the month after the death.
How much is the survivor's pension?
Canada.ca says a survivor aged 65 or older gets 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, and a survivor under 65 gets a flat rate portion plus 37.5%, if not receiving other CPP benefits. The amount also depends on how much the deceased contributed.
Does the survivor's pension stop if I remarry?
No. Canada.ca says the pension continues if you remarry.
Do I need to send a death certificate?
The form says you do not need to prove the date of death if Service Canada was already notified. Service Canada will contact you if documents are needed.
Is the CPP death benefit included in this form?
No. The kit says the CPP death benefit is a separate one-time payment to the estate, applied for online or with its own form.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Service Canada, for Employment and Social Development Canada or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.