How do I check my SIN record?

If you forgot your SIN, you may:
  1. Find it on your income tax return.
  2. Request a confirmation of your SIN from Service Canada by applying and submitting all required documents.


How do I get a copy of my SIN document?

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.

Can we track online SIN application?

If you apply online

You'll see a confirmation page after you submit your application. You'll also receive an email asking you to check your account. A confirmation message with a confirmation number will be in your account.


Can I get my SIN number without appointment?

You can apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN) either in person, online or via mail. If you apply in person, you will need to request an appointment first at the nearest Service Canada Office.

How do I find my SIN number?

If you forgot your SIN, you may:
  1. Find it on your income tax return.
  2. Request a confirmation of your SIN from Service Canada by applying and submitting all required documents.


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How do I get my SIN number ASAP?

Call 1 800 788-8282 on a touch-tone phone, or through a teletypewriter (TTY). Individuals who need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) can now get one in person by visiting their nearest Service Canada Centre (SCC). As long as they bring the right documents to prove their identity, they will get their number that very day.

Can I apply for SIN number twice?

Not really. But you can apply for a new SIN “only if you can prove that your SIN was used fraudulently.” Examples of proof include fraudulent credit card applications using your name and SIN, and T4 employment records (from the CRA) that list employers that you have not worked for.

Can I get my SIN number over the phone?

SIN application form completed and signed

If you are unable to print the application form, you can order one by phone at: 1-866-274-6627 (toll free number) or, if outside Canada, at 1-506-548-7961 (long distance charges will apply)


How long does it take to get SIN 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.

Can I walk in to Service Canada for SIN?

Appy in person at a Service Canada office: You first have to make an appointment using the service request form. You will get a response within 48 hours. You will get your SIN the same day as your appointment. Apply online: You will receive your SIN within 20 business days.

Is your Social Security number the same as your SIN?

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.


How long can you work without a SIN number?

Under the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, an employee who does not have a SIN when they start working for you has to apply for one and give it to you within three days after they receive it.

Does SIN number ever 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.

How long is SIN number valid for?

SINs starting with a "9" will be valid until the end of the person's authorized stay in Canada, as determined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). In most cases, individuals affected, will need a Work Permit, or a Study Permit with a contract of employment.


When did they stop making SIN card?

A short timeline of the SIN.

2013 — New Employment Insurance Regulations came into effect requiring that employees provide employers with their SINs. 2014 — Service Canada stopped issuing plastic SIN cards. As a measure to prevent identity theft, a confirmation letter, containing the SIN, is sent to the applicant.

What happens if SIN expires?

Your SIN's expiration date generally corresponds with the expiry date of your status in Canada, such as your study permit expiration date. If you have maintained status, you may continue working with your expired SIN until you receive an answer from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

What are the first 3 digits of SIN number?

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.


Can I get paid without SIN?

An employer cannot pay you if you do not have a SIN. The law in Canada says that your employer has to ask you for your SIN within 3 days after you start a job.

Can I work after SIN expire?

Can I keep working under the same conditions of my initial work permit if my Social Insurance Number (SIN) is expired? Yes. If you applied to extend your work permit before your initial work permit expired, you can keep working, even if your SIN is expired.

Can a student work without a SIN?

You need a SIN before starting work in Canada, to file taxes, as well as access government programs and benefits, if eligible. You will also need to provide your SIN to UBC for tax purposes.


How can I check my Social Security status?

If you are unable to check your status online, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; or contact your local Social Security office.

How long does it take to get a Canadian SIN?

For mail applications, you should receive your SIN Number within 20 days from the receipt of your application.

How do I get a new SIN card?

The government no longer issues cards if you lost a SIN card. If your SIN was stolen or you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, Service Canada recommends that you: Report this to the police. Review your bank account and credit cards for any unusual activity.


Is my Service Canada account the same as my CRA account?

Did you know that the Canada Revenue Agency's My Account and Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) My Service Canada Account are now linked? With one user ID and password, you can securely access your information from both accounts without having to revalidate your identity!

Is my CRA account number my SIN?

Just add the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a payee, and then add your account number carefully to avoid a lost or misapplied payment (your account number is your social insurance number).