A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.
Service Canada requires individuals to apply in-person. By doing so, if your application is in order, you can obtain your SIN in less than 15 minutes and do not need to part with your original proof of identity documents.
To apply for your SIN, please visit a Service Canada Centre with your original proof of identity documents.
Applying for a Social Insurance Number:
Service Canada offices close to LA Matheson:
Office Distance
Surrey North Service Canada Centre 4km
New Westminster Service Canada Centre 4km
Surrey South Service Canada Centre 10km
- There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
- On March 31, 2014, Service Canada began issuing SINs in a paper format (confirmation of SIN letter). Production of the plastic SIN cards has stopped.
- SIN cards that are not expired and are currently in circulation can still be used.
Service Canada requires individuals to apply in-person. By doing so, if your application is in order, you can obtain your SIN in less than 15 minutes and do not need to part with your original proof of identity documents.
To apply for your SIN, please visit a Service Canada Centre with your original proof of identity documents.
Applying for a Social Insurance Number:
- Who can apply for a SIN?
- How do I apply for a SIN, obtain a confirmation of my SIN, or amend my SIN record (e.g., a name change)?
- What forms do I need to apply?
- What information/documents do I need to apply?
- Is there a fee?
- Newborn Registration Service
- How can I apply for someone else (e.g. on behalf of a child or an adult)?
- How do I update my SIN that begins with a "9"?
- How can I request my SIN information?
- What should I do if I have not received my SIN?
- Where can I find information on SIN program legislation?
Service Canada offices close to LA Matheson:
Office Distance
Surrey North Service Canada Centre 4km
New Westminster Service Canada Centre 4km
Surrey South Service Canada Centre 10km