Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Social Insurance Numbers

Record #: BAR0444
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2023

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 1-800-622-6232
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
Social Media Twitter
Located In Community Barrie
Address Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St

Contact Information

Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1

Description & Services

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
  • for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
  • for assistance accessing services, 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
  • for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
To make a request for an appointment fill out the service request form at Service Request
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
  • NEW apply online for your SIN, see website or visit office for detailed information
  • 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
Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications ; English; French
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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