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                                    | Program: | Social Insurance Numbers | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | 1-866-274-6627 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | TTY: | 1-800-926-9105 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
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                                                | c/o Social Insurance Registration Office PO Box 7000
 Bathurst, NB
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                                    | Location: | Bathurst Township | 
                                
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                                    | Accessibility: |   Wheelchair Accessible
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | 
                                
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                                    | Service Description: | The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs * it is required to work in Canada or to receive government benefits for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents * children over 12 years can apply for their own card, and parents/guardians can apply for children under the age of majority 
 
 
		
                                            
                                            Service Canada Centres - Provide in-person service, information, forms and publications regarding Social Insurance Numbers 
                                        
	 
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                                    | Fees: | Free | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Apply in person at Service Canada Centre or through the mail with application form * original or certified copies of documents must be provided such as Canadian birth or citizenship certificate, permanent resident card or work permit | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Canadian residents | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | Additional provisions available for clients who are visually or hearing impaired | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Canada | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 10/24/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=12482 | 
                                
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