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Learn how to apply for a SIN, check your application status, access your personal information and update your SIN details. Find out what information Service Canada stores in the Social Insurance Register and how to protect your SIN.
Learn how to apply for a SIN, update your SIN information, or find your SIN online. You can also find out which documents you need to provide depending on your situation and status in Canada.
You can view your Social Insurance Number (SIN) in My Service Canada Account (MSCA) once registered or signed in. Learn the eligibility criteria, the steps to register or sign in, and what to do if you have forgotten or recently applied for a SIN.
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A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number you need to work, file taxes and access government programs and benefits in Canada. There is no fee to apply for a SIN. As a temporary resident, you will be issued a temporary SIN that starts with the number 9 .
A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada, to file taxes, or to have access to government programs and benefits. You should apply for a SIN if you plan to work in Canada. To apply for a SIN, follow the instructions applicable to your situation below.
If you are applying online or in-person at a Service Canada Centre, you do not need to complete this application form. To apply for a first-time Social Insurance Number (SIN), to obtain a confirmation of your SIN, or to modify your SIN record, complete this application form:
