If you forgot your SIN, you may:
- Find it on your income tax return.
- Request a confirmation of your SIN from Service Canada by applying and submitting all required documents.
How do I find my SIN number Canada?
If you have forgotten your SIN
If you cannot remember your SIN, you may: find it on your income tax return, tax slips, record of employment, RRSP contribution. you can obtain a confirmation of your SIN by submitting an application.
Can I get a copy of my SIN number online Canada?
In person: Visit your local Service Canada branch with the required information that proves your identity, status, and proof of address. You’ll get a reissued version of your SIN confirmation letter on the spot. Online: Submit an application through Service Canada depending on your situation and status in Canada.
How do I check my SIN number status?
If the employee’s application and identity document(s) are in order, he or she will receive a SIN in one visit. You can confirm the SIN of a current or former employee by contacting Service Canada at 1-866-274-6627. If calling from outside Canada, dial 506-548-7961 (long distance charges apply).
How do I get my SIN number letter?
Mail your SIN application
To request an appointment, please use the online service request form. If everything is in order, you will get your SIN during your visit and you will not need to part with your documents.
Is SIN number is the national ID of Canada?
The national identification number for Canada is the Social Insurance Number. The National ID (CA) data masking policy generates a valid Canada Social Insurance Number based on the source data.
What does a Canadian SIN number look like?
An SIN is a nine-digit number that consists of a one-digit region code number followed by an eight-digit serial number. The first three digits are called the header. The last digit of the serial number is a check digit.
What to do if I lost my SIN card Canada?
What should I do if I have lost my SIN? The Service Canada website has answers to general questions about the SIN such as how to apply for a SIN, or replace a lost or stolen card. Service Canada can be contacted online or by telephone at: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).
How do I get a copy of my SIN document?
To replace a lost SIN card or confirmation letter you’ll need to:
- Visit your local Service Canada Centre.
- Bring with you appropriate identity documents.
Can I get a replacement SIN card online?
Visit your local Service Canada centre in person with appropriate documents. Submit your Confirmation of SIN letter request through Service Canada’s online SIN request service. By mail. Complete the appropriate form(s) – NAS2120 – with supporting document attached and mailed to SIN head office in Bathurst, NB.
Does a Canadian SIN number expire?
Information for temporary residents
Once your SIN record is updated, you will receive a SIN with a new expiry date. Your previous SIN (whether in a paper format or a plastic card) is no longer valid. Destroy it in a secure manner.
Does a Canadian citizen SIN number expire?
A Social Insurance Number will be valid until the end of the authorized stay in Canada, as determined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (e.g., your SIN will expire at the same time as your work permit).
How long does it take to receive SIN number online?
If everything is in order, you will receive a letter with your SIN by mail within 10 business days from the date the application is received. If more than 15 business days have passed and you would like to determine the status of your application, contact the SIN program.
Do you still get a SIN card in Canada?
Service Canada no longer provides plastic SIN cards. There is no application fee for your first SIN. Many settlement agencies can help you apply for a SIN.
Is national identification number same as SIN number?
The national identification number for Canada is the Social Insurance Number. The National ID (CA) data masking policy generates a valid Canada Social Insurance Number based on the source data.
What is SIN number in Canada for international students?
9
International students get a SIN starting with the number “9”, which lets employers know that you are a temporary resident in Canada. Your SIN will remain the same unless you become a permanent resident, in which case you can apply for a new SIN which doesn’t start with the number ‘9’.
How many digits is Canadian SIN?
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a unique number that you use to identify yourself. It is a 9-digit number. You need this number to use some government programs. You need this number to work in Canada.
Is SIN the same as Social Security number?
In Canada, the Social Insurance Number (SIN) is the equivalent to Social Security Number (SSN) in the U.S. Canadian residents use SINs for government programs and as a source of identification in the private sector.
What documents do I need to replace my SIN card?
Required documents
- Submit original copies.
- Translation requirements.
- Primary identity document.
- Secondary document.
- Supporting document.
- Proof of address.
How much does SIN card cost?
Fees. For SIN application we charge a flat fee of CA$10.00. The fee is paid before providing the completed SIN application form and application instructions to the customer.
When did Canada stop making SIN cards?
31 March 2014
The 2012 Canadian federal budget contained provisions to phase out the Social Insurance Number cards because they lacked modern security features and could be used for identity theft. As of 31 March 2014, Service Canada no longer issues plastic SIN cards.