1-866-274-6627 ; TTY 2: 1-506-548-7961, Outside of Canada

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

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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

<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>