- Description
- Assigns a unique nine-digit number to individuals living in Canada, who wish to work in Canada or receive benefits and services from government programs
- Comments
- As of March 31, 2014 Social Insurance Numbers are issued in paper format. Existing plastic cards that are not expired can still be used. There is no fee to apply for or replace a Social Insurance Number.
- Eligibility
- Every Canadian citizen, newcomer to Canada or temporary resident who wishes to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs
- Only individuals living 100 km or more from the nearest Service Canada office, in an inaccessible area or where outreach is very infrequent may apply by mail
- Application Process
- Apply online
- Apply in person at your local Service Canada centre
- Apply by mail after downloading the application form from the website or calling 1-866-274-6627 to have an application mailed to you
- Mail completed application, required documents and payment to: Service Canada, Social Insurance Registration Office, PO Box 7000, Bathurst NB E2A 4T1
- Newborn Registration Service is available in Ontario through ServiceOntario
- Documents Required
- Completed application required
- Office
- 1-866-274-6627
- TTY
- 1-800-926-9105
- Web Site
- https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html
- Languages
- English, French
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 11, 2025
- Last Verified On
- December 11, 2025
- Address
- 280 Armstrong St N
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Located at Armstrong St N near Hessle Ave
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pmMon8:30 am to 4:00 pmTue8:30 am to 4:00 pmWed8:30 am to 4:00 pmThu8:30 am to 4:00 pmFri8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- New Liskeard
- Temiskaming Shores
- Timiskaming District
