How do I register for the DAT?
You must register for the DAT online. All registrations must be completed using the DAT website, and you must register before the DAT registration deadline. Email or phone requests to register are not accepted and will not receive a response. It is your responsibility to register for the DAT through the website. Click here to get to their registration page.
When do I register for the DAT?
Starting in 2022, you can register for the Canadian DAT all year round through the CDA website. You are advised to register as early as possible for your preferred test location and date and well in advance of the registration deadline. Seats fill quickly at certain test centers and CDA cannot guarantee that seats will be available near you.
How do I Add The Manual Dexterity Test (MDT) Component To My Existing DAT Registration?
All DAT MDT Registrations must be completed using the DAT website. You must register for the MDT before the DAT registration deadline. Email or phone requests to register are not accepted and will not receive a response. It is your responsibility to register for the MDT through the website. Click here for the link to add the MDT section to your DAT registration.
UPDATE: This section is not being administered by the CDA due to COVID. More updates about when this section will be administered will be available on the official CDA website.
Can I email a registration request?
Registration requests sent by email are not considered as registering for the DAT or of meeting the registration deadline. The DAT office receives a large volume of emails and will not always reply or provide immediate information about how to register. It is your responsibility to ensure you read all the information on the DAT website and register for the DAT (and the MDT, when they administer it again), prior to the deadline.
You must register for the DAT via the website before the DAT registration deadline. See the links above on how to register for the DAT or add the MDT to your existing registration.
I completed an online registration, but have yet to receive a confirmation email. What should I do?
An email confirming your DAT registration is automatically sent to you from CDA immediately after your registration is processed. If you have not received your confirmation email by the end of the following day, check your spam filter to ensure the email was not blocked. Next, confirm with your credit card company that you were, in fact, billed for the test registration. If so, email the DAT Office at dat@cda-adc.ca to verify that your application has been processed.
I was billed twice for my online DAT registration. How do I get a refund?
CDA monitors online transactions and will provide a refund directly to the same credit card account.
What is my DAT ID number?
Your DAT ID number is your unique ID number that must be used in all communication with the DAT Office. A new ID number will be assigned to you each time you register for the DAT.
Are standby or walk-in registrations permitted for the DAT?
There are absolutely no standbys or walk-ins permitted for the DAT.