Record #:
IMP0002
Last Full Update:
25 Jul 2025
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
Program of Employment and Social Development Canada - confidential number restricted to income reporting purposes
- number may be collected by institutions where interest or incomes are earned, such as banks, credit unions, trust companies
Legislated users include: - Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Employment Insurance
- Veterans Affairs
- Canada Student Loan program
- employers
Production of the plastic SIN card has stopped, however, cards that are not expired and are currently in circulation can still be used |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served |
Canada |
| Eligibility |
Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a temporary resident
- children who are 12 years of age or older may apply for their own SIN
- parents and individuals who are legally authorized to act on behalf of the applicant (for example, a legal guardian or legal representative) can also apply for a SIN for children under the age of majority in their province, and adults in their care
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| Application |
<a title="What you need before you apply" href="https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/before-applying.html">What you need before you apply</a> |
| Languages |
English; French |
| Fees |
Service - None |
Site Information
| Located In Community |
Bathurst |
| Address & Map |
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| Mailing Address |
c/o Social Insurance Registration Office, Box 7000
Bathurst, NB
Canada E2A 4T1 |
| Physical Access |
Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification
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