External Transfers Cheat Sheet (for advisor use only)

Use this guide to determine the appropriate transfer form to use for incoming external transfers depending on the Sun Life department. The entire Sun Life organization also accepts government transfer forms which are listed separately below.

Note: Send transfer forms directly to the relinquishing institution and also a copy to the applicable Sun Life department for tracking purposes.

Mutual Funds (SLGI)

Transfer Form

Transfer Authorization for Registered Investments (4823-E)

Receiving institution name & address

SLGI Asset Management Inc.
30 Adelaide St E, Suite 1
Toronto, ON M5C 3G9

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-344-1434
Fax: 1-877-805-9310
Email: info@sunlifeglobalinvestments.com

For Sun Life advisors: Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre

Transfer Form

Client signed letter of direction (LOD) that includes:

  • Relinquishing and receiving account/contract number(s)
  • Type of transfer (i.e. ‘in cash’ or ‘in kind’)
  • Transfer amount (for full transfers indicate “all”; otherwise provide the specific dollar amount)
  • Receiving institution name & address
  • Investment instructions
  • Applicable signatures
  • Date

Note: Dealer approved transfer forms for non-registered investments are accepted. 

Receiving institution name & address

SLGI Asset Management Inc.
30 Adelaide St E, Suite 1
Toronto, ON M5C 3G9

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-344-1434
Fax: 1-877-805-9310
Email: info@sunlifeglobalinvestments.com

For Sun Life advisors: Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Segregated Funds GIFs (SLGI)

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for registered investments (4622-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
30 Adelaide St E, Suite 1
Toronto, ON M5C 3G9

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-844-753-4437
Fax: 1-855-247-6372
Email: GIFs@sunlife.com

For Sun Life advisors: Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for  non-registered investments (4621-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
30 Adelaide St E, Suite 1
Toronto, ON M5C 3G9

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-844-753-4437
Fax: 1-855-247-6372
Email: GIFs@sunlife.com

For Sun Life advisors: Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Payout Annuities

Note: Sun Life does not accept the following sources of premium for Payouts policies:

  • TFSA
  • PRRIF

Transfer Form

Direct transfer to a payout annuity (E161)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
227 King St South
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for registered investments (4427-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
227 King St South
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for non-registered investments (4428-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
227 King St South
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Accumulation Annuities (AA) and Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)

Transfer Form

Transfer registered assets from another company to a registered product (E63)

Transfer authorization for registered investments (4427-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
227 King St South
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for non-registered investments (4428-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
227 King St South
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

(Sun Life) Dealer Nominee

Note: Refer to Transfers on Advisor hub for more information

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for Nominee registered and non-registered investments (4429-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

(Sun Life) Dealer Client Name

Note: Refer to Process a transfer on Advisor hub for more information.

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for registered investments (4427-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Transfer Form

Transfer authorization for non-registered investments (4428-E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.
PO Box 1601 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C5

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-877-272-2020
Fax: 1-866-891-5446

For Sun Life advisors:

Submit documentation via  eSignature through the Signature Centre or via Request Centre.

Group Retirement Services

Transfer Form

Application for direct transfer of assets (dir trsf ccc E)

Receiving institution name & address

Sun Life Financial
Group Retirement Services
PO Box 2025 Stn Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 0B4

Who to contact for support

Phone: 1-844-220-4808

Government Transfer Forms

Form Number Use For Link
T2033 RRSP or RRIF to another RRSP or RRIF or to purchase an eligible annuity. T2033 Direct Transfer Under Subsection 146.3(14.1), 147.5(21) or 146(21), or Paragraph 146(16)(a) or 146.3(2)(e)
T2151 DPSP or RPP transfer of a single amount under subsection 147(19) or section 147.3 of the Income Tax Act. T2151 Direct Transfer of a Single Amount Under Subsection 147(19) or Section 147.3
T2030 Transfer of a full or partial commutation of an RRSP annuity to another RRSP, a RRIF, an SPP, or a PRPP or to transfer it to buy another annuity. Transfer of an excess amount from a RRIF to an RRSP, an SPP or a PRPP.  T2030 Direct Transfer Under Subparagraph 60(I)(v)
T2220 RRSP or RRIF, to the RRSP or RRIF of the annuitant's current or former spouse or common-law partner due to marriage breakdown.  T2220 Transfer from an RRSP, RRIF, PRPP or SPP to Another RRSP, RRIF, PRPP or SPP on Breakdown of Marriage or Common-law Partnership
ESDC SDE 0100 - Part A RESP to another RESP at a different promoter
Note: this transfer form MUST be sent to the receiving institution first
Part A – Subscriber request (version 2023-05)

Don't forget

Certain institutions or pensions may have additional form requirements and possible fees for completing a transfer. Be sure to check directly with the relinquishing institution for all requirements.

  • Complete the forms(s) in full including all required information:

    • Investment instructions
    • Relinquishing and receiving account/contract number(s)
    • Type of transfer (i.e. ‘in cash’ or ‘in kind’)
    • Transfer amount (full transfers select “all”; otherwise provide the specific dollar amount)
    • Applicable signatures
    • Date

A locking-in agreement (LIA) with pension jurisdiction information must be signed and completed for locked-in transfers.