Canada. Social Insurance Numbers

Site: Toronto

Record #: MET1322
Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2024

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments Social Insurance cards are no longer issued * instead, applicants receive confirmation of their Social Insurance Number by letter

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-866-274-6627 ; 1-506-548-7961, Outside of Canada (long-distance charges apply)
TTY Phone 1-800-926-9105
Website www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

Agency Information

Legal Status (40) Federal Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Confidential number that is needed to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and services

  • number may be collected by institutions where interest or incomes are earned, such as banks, credit unions, trust companies
  • legislated users include employers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance, Veterans Affairs, Canada Student Loan program

Phone average wait time -- select I need help with another SIN question

Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent 
Automatic telephone information service Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Canada
Boundaries Canada
Eligibility Canadian citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, children 12 years and older can apply
Application Apply online, by mail or in person at a Service Canada Centre
Languages English, French
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
 
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Mailing Address c/o Social Insurance Registration Office; PO Box 7000 
Bathurst, NB 
Canada E2A 4T1
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading ID (Identification)
Service Categories Social Insurance Number Documentation

Agency Overview


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