Social Security offices by state

What you can do at a Social Security office

Social Security field offices handle most in-person services: applying for a new or replacement Social Security card, filing for retirement or disability benefits, reporting a change in address, bringing documents for an appointment, and asking questions that can't easily be answered online. Each office page on SSAHelper.org lists the services the location accepts and the best phone number to reach staff.

When to use this directory

• You need to confirm the correct office for your ZIP code.
• You have an appointment and need the address, phone, or hours.
• You want to know what to bring before a walk-in visit.
• You are helping a family member plan a visit from another state.
• You are not sure whether to apply online, over the phone, or in person.

When to call SSA directly

If your question is time-sensitive (a missing check, an appeal deadline, a hearing notice, or a benefit verification letter) it is usually faster to call the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Before you visit a Social Security office

Call the local office first. Hours, appointment rules, and the services handled at a specific location can change with little notice, especially around federal holidays. Bring photo ID and any paperwork you've already been asked to bring. If you are filing a new application, the specific documents needed depend on the benefit. See the Social Security retirement overview for the most common items.