Representation Agreement Forms

There are two broad categories of Representation Agreements:

Section 9 Representation Agreement (RA9): For adults who are ‘competent’ to understand

• To make the RA9, an adult must be cognitively capable to understand what a RA9 is for and what it covers. They must also understand the consequences of making a RA9.
• If there are questions about cognitive ability, see the RA7.(next).
• The traditional (cognitive) approach to capability also applies to: making a contract, making types of power of attorney, making a Will.
• The RA9 is governed by the Representation Agreement Act of BC and covers health care and personal care matters.
• BC’s RA9 is a complement to BC’s Enduring Power of Attorney, which covers legal and financial matters.

Section 7 Representation Agreement (RA7): For adults whose mental capability to understand is in question

• A Representation Agreement with authorities from section 7 of the Representation Agreement Act takes a more inclusive approach to capability.
• An adult may make Representation Agreement with some or all four authorities from section 7, even if the adult’s cognitive capability to ‘understand’ is in question.
• To date, the RA7 approach to capability only exists in British Columbia. All political parties in BC, along with human rights lawyers, social workers and community organizations supported the RA7.
• The RA7 accommodates adults with cognitive difficulties. It’s about accessibility and equity.

For all Representation Agreements:

You must be 19 years of age or older to make a Representation Agreement in BC.

A medical assessment or legal professional is not a requirement under the law for making any type of Representation Agreement.

Do NOT send any RA paperwork to Nidus by email or regular mail. It will be deleted or shredded. You need to keep the original. It is advised to register a copy – see how to do it yourself! How to Register

Section 7 Representation Agreement (RA7) Forms

The following 3 options offer Representation Agreements for adults with cognitive difficulties. Cognitive ability may be affected due to a disability at birth or in childhood (special needs) or due to advanced dementia, brain injury from a stroke or a fall, or other condition.

BASIC RA7ALL

The Basic RA7ALL is a Section 7 Representation Agreement that includes all four authorities (health care, personal, legal, financial).

Some Representation Agreements (see below) may only authorize the representative to help with health care and personal care matters. Others still, only legal and financial matters.

• Click buttons below to download/save file to your device. For best results, open with Adobe Reader.
• The RA7ALL form is fillable but you will need a printer to make a hardcopy for dating and original signatures.
• When you click Download Basic RA7ALL, you are agreeing to Terms of Use.

BASIC RA7H+P

Is a legal authority already in place for the adult’s finances?

The Basic RA7H+P is a Representation Agreement with authorities from section 7 for health care and personal care only.

• Click buttons below to download/save file to your device. For best results, open with Adobe Reader.
• The RA7ALL form is fillable but you will need a printer to make a hardcopy for dating and original signatures.
• When you click Download Basic RA7H+P, you are agreeing to Terms of Use.

BASIC RA7F+L

Is a legal authority already in place for the adult’s health care and personal care?

The Basic RA7F+L is a Representation Agreement with authorities from section 7 for legal and routine financesl only.

• Click buttons below to download/save file to your device. For best results, open with Adobe Reader.
• The RA7F+L form is fillable but you will need a printer to make a hardcopy for dating and original signatures.
• When you click Download Basic RA7F+L, you are agreeing to Terms of Use.

Section 9 Representation Agreement (RA9) Form

The following is for adults who meet the capability requirements to make a RA9. They make the RA9 before it is needed. The RA9 authorizes someone to make health care and personal care decisions in the future if the adult’s mental/cognitive capacity is affected due to injury (e.g. bad fall, stroke) or illness (e.g. dementia, Covid).

Click to download/save files to your device. For best results, open with Adobe Reader.
The RA9 form is fillable but you will need a printer to make a hardcopy and to complete it.
When you click Download Basic RA9, you are agreeing to Terms of Use.

NOTE: The RA9 does not include financial authorities. Most adults on the traditional capability path will make an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) to cover financial and legal matters. Nidus has lots of free information but does not provide EPA forms. Go to a lawyer or notary public to make your EPA.

Some people decide they do not need the full coverage of the EPA and make the RA7F+L instead. The button for FAQ explains some of the things to consider if deciding.

ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY OR RA7F+L?
Click to download/save files to your device. For best results, open with Adobe Reader.
The RA form is fillable but you will need a printer to make a hardcopy and to complete it.
When you click Download Basic RA, you are agreeing to Terms of Use.