Canada SIN Validator
Validate Canada SIN
Enter a Canadian Social Insurance Number to verify its validity.
About this Validator
This tool validates Canadian Social Insurance Numbers according to Employment and Social Development Canada's requirements.
The validator checks if a given SIN follows the correct structure and verifies the check digit using the Luhn algorithm.
This validation only confirms if a SIN follows the correct format. It does not verify if the number is actually registered with Canadian authorities.
What is a Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN)?
SIN Structure and Types: • 9 digits total (XXX-XXX-XXX format) • First digit indicates region or status: - 1: Atlantic provinces - 2-3: Quebec - 4-5: Ontario - 6: Western provinces - 7: British Columbia and Yukon - 9: Temporary residents
Validation Features: • Luhn algorithm check • Geographic code verification • Temporary status verification • Format compliance checks
Legal Uses: • Employment • Tax reporting • Pension plans • Employment insurance • Banking services
If you need to generate a SIN for testing purposes, here is a Canadian SIN Generator