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View my SIN through My Service Canada Account

You can view your Social Insurance Number (SIN) in My Service Canada Account (MSCA). Once registered or signed in to MSCA, you will be able to view your:

SIN
names as they appear on the SIN record
SIN expiry date (if applicable)

SIN applications are submitted using a separate method. To apply for a SIN and for more information, visit Service Canada’s Social Insurance Number webpage.

How to view your SIN in MSCA

Please read the instructions below. To view your SIN in MSCA, select the “Register or Sign in to MSCA” button. You will be redirected to the MSCA home page.

Once signed in or registered, select the “Social Insurance Number” button from the MSCA welcome page to view your SIN.

If you already have a SIN

To register for MSCA, you will need to:

provide your SIN
verify your identity with one of the following:
- the Interac® verification service, or
- your personal access code (PAC)

If you have forgotten your SIN

To register for MSCA, you will need to:

provide one of the following:
- Birth Registration Number found on your birth certificate, or
- Unique Client Identifier (UCI), also known as client identification number (client ID) issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
verify your identity with the Interac® verification service

View my SIN through My Service Canada Account

If you have recently applied for a SIN online

Your SIN will be available in MSCA once your online SIN application has been processed (normally within 10 business days of your online application). Before registering for MSCA, make sure you have received an email confirming your application has been processed.

To register for MSCA, you will need one of the following:

Birth Registration Number found on your Canadian birth certificate, or
Unique Client Identifier (UCI), also known as client identification (client ID) number issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

You will then need to verify your identity. You can use one of the following:

your SIN Application Number (provided in the SIN application confirmation email), or
the Interac® verification service

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