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How to replace my Social Insurance Number (SIN) card?
Service Canada SIN office no longer issues SIN cards since 2014. Since then, a paper format was issued to replace the card version. This paper format is called the Confirmation of SIN paper and does not have any security features on the print. This letter was only printed from Service Canada office to confirm that your SIN belongs to the named person on the letter. Do keep in mind that what’s important is the numbers, not the card or the paper. Therefore, do not share your SIN lightly with anyone or any institution that does not legally requires you to use it.
The Confirmation of SIN letter is not intended to be used as an identification or an official letter from Service Canada.
If you have lost your SIN card, you will no longer be issued a new card. You will only receive the Confirmation of SIN letter. There are a few options to obtain this letter:
- Visit your local Service Canada centre in person with the appropriate documents.
- Submit your Confirmation of SIN letter requests through Service Canada’s online SIN request service.
- By mail. Complete the appropriate form(s) – NAS2120 – with supporting document attached and mail to SIN head office in Bathurst, NB.
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Jason William
July 20, 2022 10:18 amMy SIN card broke. How can I replace it?
SIN Advisory Team
July 20, 2022 11:58 amHello Jason,
There is no card version anymore since 2015. Service Canada only produces the paper version to confirm your SIN belongs to you.
Jason
SinCanada.ca Team
Melissa ann dicker
August 15, 2024 12:37 amI lost my sin card I need a new please and thank you
SIN Advisory Team
August 17, 2024 3:08 pmHello Melissa,
Service Canada no longer produce SIN card. You may visit their local office to receive a Confirmation of SIN paper.
Aaron
SINCanada.ca Team
Ashok uppal
January 9, 2023 5:15 amMy s.I.n card is damaged or teared off because it was too old how can I apply for new card
SIN Advisory Team
January 10, 2023 10:42 amhello Ashok,
Service Canada no longer issue the plastic SIN card since around 2015. What is important is the number itself. Therefore, Service Canada SIN office informs the general public not to lightly disclose your SIN to anyone who has no legal authority to request your SIN.
Aaron
SINCanada.ca Team
Sylvie m brunet
December 19, 2023 11:10 amI need a replacement social insurance card how to I apply for a new one online pleae
SIN Advisory Team
December 22, 2023 1:18 pmHello Sylvie,
Service Canada has stopped issuing SIN card since 2015. You may submit an application to request a new print copy of the Confirmation of SIN letter or if you have access to your My Service Canada Account, you can view your SIN online.
Melyssa
SINCanada.ca Team
Ariely
January 8, 2024 11:09 pmIf I lost my sin card can I get a new one.
SIN Advisory Team
January 22, 2024 2:04 pmHi Ariely,
Service Canada no longer produce SIN Card.
John T.
SINCanada.ca Team
Shawn
January 23, 2023 10:21 amhi. I had my house broken into and all of my Id was stolen. What can I do to order my verification letter to confirm my sin number?
SIN Advisory Team
January 31, 2023 10:43 amHello Shawn,
I can only speak for the SIN program. In order to receive the Confirmation of SIN letter, it is best that you visit your nearest Service Canada centre with a Primary Document (e.g. provincial birth certification or an immigration document like citizenship certificate or PR card). Be sure to contact the credit bureau to flag your credit report file. Your SIN does not change lightly, please consult with an agent from Service Canada for more details.
John T.
SINCanada.ca Team
Grant
November 30, 2023 6:46 pmNo card replacement? Absolutely not acceptable! Many companies and institutions request to see your SIN Card and refuse the paper copy.
SIN Advisory Team
December 4, 2023 2:52 pmHello Grant,
Service Canada has stopped issuing SIN card since 2015. There was a confusion at the beginning, but the entire market started to accept the new reality eventually. If an employer wants to confirm an employee’s SIN, they can confirm the SIN of a current or former employee by contacting Service Canada at 1-866-274-6627. If calling from outside Canada, dial 506-548-7961 (long distance charges apply). You will need to provide your business number issued by Canada Revenue Agency, along with necessary information to verify the identity of your company as well as the employee.
Aaron
SINCanada.ca Team
Michelle
February 11, 2023 2:51 pmHow do I report a Lost or stolen Sin Card?
SIN Advisory Team
February 21, 2023 3:09 pmHello Michelle,
There is no need to report lost of SIN card since Service Canada no longer produces the card. If you are worried about identity fraud, you must contact the credit bureau such at Equifax or TransUnion to report potential identity fraud.
Aaron
SinCanada.ca Team
Rajaneesh Jayadevappa Ettigi
March 10, 2023 9:25 pmMy SIN card obtained in 1991, is very old and brittle. The corners are getting broken. Is there a way to replace it?
Thanks,
Raj
SIN Advisory Team
March 14, 2023 12:29 pmHello Raj,
Unfortunately, Service Canada no longer replace the actual plastic SIN card since 2015. In replacement, you will only receive a Confirmation of SIN letter.
Ref: https://sincanada.ca.newgatewayca.a2hosted.com/how-to-replace-my-sin-card/
Aaron
SinCanada.ca Team
Ashley Harris
September 19, 2023 5:14 pmHi,
I was wondering how I would be able to change my last name on my S.I.N. to my married name I am getting married in 3 weeks.
I am also looking for information on how to replace a S.I.N. that has been broken and raggedy looking to it??
Thanks,
Ashley
SIN Advisory Team
September 20, 2023 11:55 amHello Ashley,
Changing your last name on SIN file is fairly easy. If you are doing it online, you can upload your Primary Identification Document (PID) and your official provincial marriage certificate to make the change. If you are planning to visit Service Canada centre in person, please bring the same documents.
There is no more SIN card, you will only receive a Confirmation paper to certify that your SIN has a new official name.
John T.
SINCanada.ca Team
Coreen Lawrence
May 15, 2024 2:56 pmI have forgotten my child’s SIN. Can I call to receive the number?
SIN Advisory Team
May 16, 2024 4:31 pmHello Coreen,
Unfortunately, the Social Insurance office will not provide you the SIN. If you have lost the child’s SIN, you will have to visit Service Canada office or by trying to apply online with the child’s Primary Document (e.g. birth certificate or citizenship certificate).
Aaron
SINCanada.ca Team