Social Insurance Number: Report a death
If you are here due to the lost a loved one, we extend our sincere condolences.
Reporting the death helps prevent someone else using the Social Insurance Number (SIN) fraudulently. You can still use the SIN for estate purposes.
Who to notify
Death in a province
If the death occurred in a Canadian province, the provincial vital statistics agency will automatically notify the SIN program for you.
You do not need to take any further action.
Death in a territory or abroad
If the death occurred in a Canadian territory or outside Canada, you must report it to the SIN program.
How to report a death
To report a death, you must provide:
- the deceased person’s SIN (if available)
- proof of death (for example, a statement of death from a funeral director or a copy of the death certificate)
If your documents are not in English or French, see the translation requirements.
Where to submit documents
You can submit the deceased’s SIN and the proof of death in person at a Service Canada Centre or by mail to:
Service Canada
Social Insurance Registration Office
PO Box 7000
Bathurst, NB E2A 4T1
Canada
Notify other federal programs
For information on what needs to be done after a death including notifying other federal departments and programs, visit What to do when someone dies.
Request a confirmation of SIN for a deceased person
If you are the legal representative of the estate, you may need a confirmation of the deceased person's SIN.
To request a Confirmation of SIN, visit Apply for a SIN for instructions on how to submit an application.