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Canada. Social Insurance Numbers

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Record #: MET1322 Last Modified: 09 Jun 2020 Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2020
Notices
Public Comments Social Insurance cards are no longer issued * instead, applicants receive confirmation of their Social Insurance Number by letter
Contact Details
Toll Free Phone 1-866-274-6627
TTY Phone 1-800-926-9105
Website www.esdc.gc.ca/en/sin/overview.page
Site Details
Areas Served Canada
Boundaries Canada
Located In Community Ontario
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Social Insurance Registration Office 
PO Box 7000 
Bathurst, NB E2A 4T1
Service and Access 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

Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
Hours Telephone information service Mon-Sun 24 hours * call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent
Eligibility Canadian citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents * children 12 years and older can apply
Application COVI19 -- urgent applications for Social Insurance Numbers may be submitted online or by mail

Apply in person at a Service Canada Centre * application by mail is only available to applicants who cannot apply in person -- call for details

Original primary document (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship certificate or permanent resident/landed immigrant card) required as proof of identity and status in Canada * original supporting document (marriage certificate, legal change of name document or adoption papers) required if name on primary document is different from name currently used
Languages English ; French
Fees None
Physical Access Not Applicable
Other Details
Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Service Categories Social Insurance Number Documentation