Social Security Office Near Me

Go to a local Social Security office near you to apply for Social Security benefits. To find the closest local Social Security office closest to you, use the SSA’s office locator tool.

You’ll have to input your zip code to find the closest office. Once inputted, you’ll have the address, phone numbers, fax number and hours of that specific location. There’s also an option to get a map and directions to help you find the office.

If you don’t have a local Social Security office near you, there are other options for you to apply for benefits. You can reach out to Social Security’s customer service online or call them.

*You can apply for retirement and disability benefits online, but if you’re applying for survivors benefits, you’ll need to call to apply or visit a local office.

The SSA has over 1,200 local field offices. Your local field office is your first in-person resource for conducting business, like signing up for benefits, with the SSA. In 2019, 174,464 people visited the local Social Security offices a day on average.

While local Security offices were closed due to the pandemic, all offices reopened as of April 7, 2022. Masks are still required at local offices, according to the Social Security Administration. A mask will be provided to you if you don’t have one available.

While it is recommended to make an appointment before visiting a local Social Security office, they also accept walk-ins. It would be in your best interest to make an appointment to avoid a long wait.

Below are the general hours of most Social Security offices, though they can vary, depending on which local office you visit.

Local Social Security offices generally offer the full range of SSA services, like signing up for benefits, updating information and getting a Social Security card replacement. You can also drop off important documents at your local office to avoid losing them in the mail.

While you will face longer wait times compared to the ease of signing up for benefits online, your local office does offer more service options. For example, you can’t sign up for survivors benefits online, but you can at your local Social Security office.

You can call the SSA’s national number — which is 1-800-772-1213 — or your local Social Security number to make an appointment. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, you can call the national TTY number at 1-800-325-0778 to schedule an appointment.

To find your local Social Security office’s number, use the SSA’s office locator tool. The local offices will also have a specific TTY number available.

If you don’t speak English, are deaf or hard of hearing, you can also request an accommodation service for your appointment. These accommodations are free of charge. You’ll need to let the SSA know of the accommodation you need at the time you set up your appointment.

You aren’t required to go to a specific local Social Security office — you can go to any office since they all offer the same services. However, you should refer to SSA’s list of 2023 local office closings and emergencies before heading over to the office of your choice.

There are several dates in 2023 where local Social Security offices will have closures or delays that impact in-person services. Confirm your office will be open before making the drive over. Some offices aren’t holding in-person services until further notice in 2023.