Apply In-Person:

1. To renew the social insurance number, the applicant has to visit the nearest Service Canada centre.
2. The applicant can find the nearest centre here Service Canada
3. To request an appointment using the following Appointment link
4. Carry original copies of relevant documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant will have to fill an application form, here is the link to the application form link
6. Submit the application form along with the documents to the authorities.
7. The applicant does not need to pay a fee to renew their social insurance number.
8. The applicant will get their SIN as well as their original documents on the same day.

Apply Online

1. To apply online, the applicant can use the following Link.
2. Click on the link under “Applying for a SIN”.
3. The applicant will be directed to the application page.
4. Enter application type; in this case, it will be updated or corrected to the SIN record.
5. Enter details such as name, family name, DOB, Telephone number, country and address.
6. Click on “I have read the privacy statement”.
7. Click on “Next”.
8. The applicant will be directed to another page.
9. The applicant will have to upload clear, digital copies of the documents.
10. Click on “I certify that the information…….complete”.
11. Click on submit.
12. The application will be sent to the concerned authorities for review.
13. Once accepted, the applicant will receive their SIN.

Apply by Mail

1. To apply by mail, the applicant will have to fill an application form.
2. The applicant has to click on the given link for the application form.
3. Fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Attach all documents, the applicant needs to attach original copies of the documents (These will be returned).
5. Mail the documents to this address: Service Canada Social Insurance Registration Office PO Box 7000 Bathurst NB E2A 4T1 Canada.

• Primary ID documents.
• Application form
• Proof of address.
• Here is a full list of documents the needs, depending on the mode of application and who the applicant is applying for full list

Address:
Service Canada Social Insurance Registration Office
PO Box 7000 Bathurst
NB E2A 4T1 Canada
Canada Toll-free: 1-866-274-6627
Canada TTY: 1-800-926-9105 (Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time and closed on statutory holidays).
Outside Canada: 1-506-548-7961 (long-distance charges apply)
TTY: 1-800-926-9105 (Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Atlantic time and Closed on statutory holidays.)
If the applicant is unable to print the application form, they can order one by phone at:
1-866-274-6627 (toll-free number)
If outside Canada, at 1-506-548-7961 (long distance charges will apply).
Contact Link

• The applicant should be a Canadian Citizen, a permanent resident or a temporary resident.
• The applicant should be 12 years of age or older.
• A parent or legal guardian can act on behalf of the applicant.

The applicant does not need to pay a fee to renew their social insurance number.

• These apply for SIN that begins with a “9”.
  
• For an applicant outside Canada, the SIN is valid for 5 years.
• A Social Insurance Number that is assigned to a person who was in Canada when they applied to be registered has a period of validity that expires on the earlier of the following days:
  • The day on which the period authorized for their stay in Canada ends.
  • The day that is two years after the day on which the number is assigned.

• Application form Link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&>
from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
E.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

• First given name.
• Family name at birth.
• Other given names.
• Other family names.
• Date of birth.
• Daytime telephone number.
• Parents’ information.
• Name.
• Family name.
• Evening telephone number.
• Language of correspondence.
• Applicant’s gender.
• Applicant’s status in Canada.
• Applicant’s birthplace.
• Country.
• State.
• City.
• Previous SIN number.
• Proof of address.
• Address details.
• Postal or zip code.

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9 digit number that is needed to work in British Columbia/Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.

SIN with number 9

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
E.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

More information which might help people.