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Site: Barrie

Service: Social Insurance Numbers

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Record #: BAR0444
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2025

Contacts

Public Comments No local Barrie phone number

NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
Office Phone 1-800-622-6232, Toll Free
Toll Free Phone 1-800-206-7218, Regional Call Centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers; French: 1-800-808-6352
TTY Phone 1-800-529-3742
Website https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

Addresses

Address & Map
Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Social Insurance number is a confidential number used for income reporting purposes

  • number may be collected by institutions where interest or incomes are earned, such as banks, credit unions, trust companies
  • legislated users include Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance, Veterans Affairs, Canada Student Loan program, employers
  • for specific information relating to acceptable "Proof of Identification" and "Primary Documents" relating to the Social Insurance number call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
  • Individuals who suspect identity fraud, ID theft or fraudulent use of their SIN should report this to local Service Canada Centre or telephone 1-800-206-7218

Social Insurance Number Rapid Access Service

  • with completed form and correct ID, a proof of Social Insurance Number will be given to the client
  • cards are no longer produced to avoid citizens from carrying them in their purses or wallets to avoid identity theft

    Service Details

    Legal Status (40) Federal Government
    Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
    Areas Served Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Angus; Alliston; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
    Eligibility Canadian citizens, newcomers or temporary residents who want to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs.
    Application
    • Apply in person at a Service Canada Centre
    • To apply for a Social Insurance Number online, go to Social Insurance Number Application
      • proof of Identity documents must be original and in the name of the applicant
      • if a Citizenship and Immigration document has been lost or destroyed a copy may be obtained, copy must contain the statement - "Certified true copy of an official document of Citizenship and Immigration Canada of which I have custody"
      • copy must be stamped in black and signed in blue ink
    • to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative about this program complete an online request at Service Request
    • for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
    Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications ; English; French
    Fees None

    Subjects

    Service Categories Social Insurance Number Documentation
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