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Social Insurance Number
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Social Insurance Number

What is it?

Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a unique nine-digit identifying number that you must have to work in Canada or to apply for government programs. You can apply for your children as soon as they are born.

Who is it for?

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to legally work in Canada or auto access government benefits and programs. Parents of a Canadian born child may apply for a SIN for their children.

💰 Free

📃 https://sin-nas.canada.ca/en/Sin/

or bit.ly/SIN-apply

🧭 325 Main Street

(Old Post Office) Floor 2

📞 1-866-274-6627 

📅 Monday - Friday

📅 Monday - Friday (phone line)

🕓 8:30am - 4:00pm

🕓 8:30am - 4:30pm (phone line)

Office is closed 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Office is busy 10:00am - 2:00pm

Office is closed on holidays