SSA Office Locator — Find a Social Security Office Near You

How to Find Your Nearest SSA Office

Finding a local Social Security Administration office helps ensure you submit SSDI, SSI, or retirement benefit claims to the office that serves your area. Under 20 CFR § 422.130, each ZIP code in the United States maps to a primary SSA field office responsible for processing claims, scheduling consultative exams, and handling in-person inquiries.

Field offices handle critical face-to-face services including Social Security card replacements, wage reporting verification, appeals filings (Form SSA-561), and in-person interviews. Use the ZIP code locator above to find the field office associated with your area.

What Information Does the SSA Office Locator Show?

After entering your ZIP code, the locator displays the following details for each Social Security office in your area:

• Office name and type — whether it is a field office, Social Security Card Center, or Hearing Office
• Street address in full USPS mailing format
• Direct phone number and TTY line for hearing-impaired callers
• Operating hours by day of the week
• Distance in miles from the center of your ZIP code
• One-click Google Maps directions link

Office data is sourced from official Social Security Administration records. Hours and contact details can change — always confirm directly with the office before visiting.

Try the Locator — Example SSA Office Searches

You can test the locator with any valid 5-digit U.S. ZIP code. Here are a few examples matched against official SSA records:

• 98002 (Auburn, WA) — Assigns to Kent WA Social Security Office.
• 10001 (New York, NY) — Assigns to Manhattan / Downtown Federal Plaza Office.
• 33130 (Miami, FL) — Assigns to Downtown Miami Field Office.
• 60601 (Chicago, IL) — Assigns to Chicago Loop Jackson Blvd Office.
• 90001 (Los Angeles, CA) — Assigns to Los Angeles Downtown Office.

What Services Are Available at SSA Field Offices?

Social Security field offices offer a broad range of in-person services. Common reasons to visit include:

• Applying for Social Security disability (SSDI) or SSI benefits
• Requesting a replacement Social Security card (Form SS-5)
• Submitting a disability appeal (reconsideration, Form SSA-561)
• Reporting monthly wages for SSI recipients
• Disputing or responding to an overpayment notice
• Delivering supporting documents for a pending claim
• General benefit inquiries regarding retirement, survivors, or Medicare

Individual field offices may have slightly different service offerings. For the most current information on services at a specific location, call the office directly using the phone number shown in the locator results.

What to Bring When Visiting an SSA Office

The documents you need depend on your visit purpose. As a general baseline, most SSA field office visits will require:

• A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport)
• Your Social Security card or exact 9-digit Social Security number
• Any recent SSA correspondence related to your case
• A pen and notepad to record caseworker names, receipt numbers, and next steps

For specific visit types such as disability applications, appeals, or card replacements, use the Visit Prep Checklist on this page — it generates a document-by-document list based on your reason for visiting.

SSA Field Office vs. Social Security Card Center

When using the locator, you may notice different office types in your results:

• SSA Field Office (FO) — The most common type. Handles general benefit services, applications, appeals, and in-person inquiries for a specific geographic area.
• Social Security Card Center (CC) — Specializes in Social Security card issuance and replacement. If your nearest result is a Card Center, a regular field office may be required for other services.
• Hearing Office (HO) — Administers Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings for disability appeals. These are not general-service offices.
• Teleservice Center (TSC) — Handles telephone-only inquiries. Not an in-person service location.

The office type is shown as a badge on each result card. If you need a general in-person service, look for a Regular SSA Field Office result.

Do You Need an Appointment at a Social Security Office?

Walk-in visits are permitted at most SSA field offices, but in-person wait times can range from one hour to several hours during peak periods — particularly on Mondays, Fridays, and days immediately following federal holidays.

You can schedule an appointment in advance by calling the national SSA line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778) or by calling your local field office directly using the phone number in the locator results. This applies to both field office visits and phone interviews.