Get government identification for your child

Ages 0-4

• Everyone needs government identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your child’s birth certificate and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You will need it to apply for the Disability Tax Credit or if you plan to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan for your child.

Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to register your new baby and apply for your child’s health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on applying for your child’s SIN, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 5-11

• Everyone needs government identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your child’s birth certificate and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You will need it to apply for the Disability Tax Credit or if you plan to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan for your child.

Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to register your new baby, and apply for your child’s health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on applying for your child’s SIN, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 12-14

• Everyone needs identification and it is important to get it as early as possible.
• You will need your child’s birth certificate and health card for many things.
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You will need it to apply for the Disability Tax Credit or if you plan to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan for your child.

Resources

• Visit Service Ontario to register your new baby and apply for your child’s health card.
• Visit the Government of Canada website that includes information on applying for your child’s SIN, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.