Social Insurance Number

Service Description

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine digit number which is needed to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.

Information

Eligibility:

Canadian Citizens * Newcomers to Canada * Temporary Residents

Fees:

No fees

How to Access:

Apply online or by mail. If unable to apply either of these ways, visit the nearest Service Canada Centre.

Documents Required:

Birth certificate * Other documents may apply based on situation

Program Hours:

Toll-free number for calls within Canada is answered Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm local time
Phone number for calls from outside Canada is answered 8:30am-8:30pm AST

Program Phone Numbers:

From Outside Canada
1-506-548-7961
Toll-Free Number
Across Canada
1-866-274-6627
TTY
Across Canada and Internationally
1-800-926-9105

Language:

English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone

Website:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

Coverage Area:

Kanata / Canada

Service Locations & Contact Info

- Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
  Coverage Area:
  Queens County
- Disabilities Access:
  Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
  Tue:8:30am - 4pm
  Wed:8:30am - 4pm
  Thu:8:30am - 4pm
  Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
  Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Toll-Free Number
  1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-622-6232
- TTY
  Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-926-9105
- https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office?posui=1959
- 491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
  Coverage Area:
  Kings County
- Disabilities Access:
  Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
  Tue:8:30am - 4pm
  Wed:8:30am - 4pm
  Thu:8:30am - 4pm
  Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
  Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Toll-Free Number
  1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-622-6232
- TTY
  Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-926-9105
- https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=1903&lang=eng
- 371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
  Coverage Area:
  Prince County
- Disabilities Access:
  Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
  Tue:8:30am - 4pm
  Wed:8:30am - 4pm
  Thu:8:30am - 4pm
  Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
  Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Toll-Free Number
  1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-622-6232
- TTY
  Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-926-9105
- https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=1907&lang=eng
- Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
  Coverage Area:
  Kings County
- Disabilities Access:
  Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
  Tue:8:30am - 4pm
  Wed:8:30am - 4pm
  Thu:8:30am - 4pm
  Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
  Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Toll-Free Number
  1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-622-6232
- TTY
  Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-926-9105
- https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=1904&lang=eng
- Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
  Coverage Area:
  Prince County
- Disabilities Access:
  Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
  Tue:8:30am - 4pm
  Wed:8:30am - 4pm
  Thu:8:30am - 4pm
  Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
  Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Toll-Free Number
  1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-622-6232
- TTY
  Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-926-9105
- https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=1962&lang=eng
- 48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
  Coverage Area:
  Prince County
- Disabilities Access:
  Wheelchair accessible
- See website for days and times location is open
  1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
- Toll-Free Number
  1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-622-6232
- TTY
  Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
  1-800-926-9105
- https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=PE-SAA&lang=eng