How to Apply for a SIN Card Online

A Canadian Social Insurance Card (SIN Card) is usually granted to Canadian citizens, newcomers to Canada and temporary residents, according to the Immigroup website. The SIN card allows you to work in Canada and even receive benefits. Even children over the age of 12 are eligible to get their own SIN Card. The process requires you downloading an application off the SIN website, filling it out, attaching a proof of documentation and sending it in.

Instructions

• 1

  Download the SIN Card application. Click on the “SIN” link on the Service Canada website then click on the “Social Insurance Number application form” to open up a SIN application. Print out the two pages of the PDF file.

• 2

  Provide important personal information, such as your first and last name, date of birth, gender, the applicant’s place of birth and your status in Canada.

• 3

  Attach one of the following documents to the SIN application: a Canadian Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, Record of Landing IMM 1000, Permanent Resident Card, Work Permit or Study Permit. In addition, attach any supporting documents, if you intend to add another name, such as a spouse or a partner to your SIN card.

• 4

  Provide your information, if you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor that needs a SIN card. On a separate sheet of paper, along with the documents in step three, you need to write down your social security number.

• 5

  Send your application to the Service Canada office via Fed-Ex or USPS. The address is: P.O. BOX 7000 Bathurst, New Brunswick E2A 4T1. If your documents and application clears, your card will be sent within 20 business days.

• 6

  Go to the nearest Service Canada Office. Enter your ZIP code or city and press the “Find” button. Bring your documents and proof of identification to the nearest Canada office.