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Canadian Social Insurance Number Tool

Professional-grade SIN generator and validator. Securely generate random Canadian Social Insurance numbers for testing or verify existing ones instantly.

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Generate valid Canadian SINs for testing. Support batch generation with standard formatting and regional prefixes.

996 502 191
656 160 728
993 906 312
797 598 513
704 590 025
433 941 515
286 170 964
638 113 845
304 186 497
108 233 479
Generated 10 numbers

Understanding Canadian Social Insurance Numbers

The Format (123 456 789)

  • 1

    Regional Prefix: The first digit identifies the region of issue (e.g., 1 for Atlantic, 4-5 for Ontario).

  • 2

    Identity Digits: The next seven digits are unique identifiers for the individual.

  • 3

    Check Digit: The final digit is a checksum calculated using the Luhn algorithm to ensure validity.

For Americans: SIN vs SSN

If you are from the US, think of the Social Insurance Number as the Canadian equivalent of your Social Security Number (SSN).

  • Used for income tax & government benefits
  • Required for employment in Canada
  • Nine digits long (just like SSN)
  • Format: 123-456-789 (SSN is 123-45-6789)

Regional Codes Reference

1

Atlantic Provinces (NB, NS, PEI, NL)

2-3

Quebec Region

4-5

Ontario Region & Canadian Forces

6

Western Provinces (MB, SK, AB, NT, NU)

7

Pacific Region (BC, YT)

9

Temporary Residents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Social Insurance Number?

A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits. It is issued by Service Canada.

Who needs a SIN?

Every person who works in Canada or wants to receive government benefits and services must have a SIN. This includes Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents.

Is this tool generating "real" numbers?

No. This tool generates numbers that follow the correct mathematical format (Luhn algorithm) and regional rules used by the Canadian government. These are for testing and educational purposes only and should not be used for any official or fraudulent activities.

Security & Privacy First

We do not store any numbers you validate or generate. All processing happens locally in your browser for maximum privacy and speed.

Fast Execution
No Data Storage
Luhn Compliant