****IMPORTANT: Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person services for people without an appointment.
To avoid waiting in line, they strongly encourage people to use the online services at https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call them to schedule
appointments in advance rather than walking in without an appointment.
ALL CUSTOMERS CAN USE THIS CARD CENTER, THE OFFICE IS IN THE 2-STORY BLDG ON THE CORNER OF FRONT AND ASH STREETS. ENTRANCE TO THE CARD CENTER IS ON ASH ST. THERE IS NO DISABLED PARKING ONSITE, NOR FREE PARKING. PARKING METERS AND PRIVATE FEE PARKING LOTS ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE TROLLEY IS 3-4 BLOCKS TO THE SOUTH. BUS STOPS ARE AT FRONT ST, ASH ST, "A" ST, AND FIRST AVE.HOURS ARE M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Top Online Services on SSA.gov
You can go online at: https://www.ssa.gov for the following services. You can take care of these things without making an appointment at your local office.
Apply for Benefits
- Apply for Retirement Benefits
- Apply for Disability Benefits
- Apply for Medicare Benefits
- Appeal a Decision
Check Your Account Information
- View Your Latest SS Statement
- Review Your Earnings History
- Estimate Your Retirement Benefits
- Check Your Application Status
Updates To Your Account
- Change Your Address
- Direct Deposit Setup and Changes
- Print Proof of Benefits
- Print Out Your 1099 Form
SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are:
Age 65 or older;
Blind; or
Disabled.
If you are applying for SSI, you can complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. You also can call us toll-free at (800) 772-1213 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Parents or guardians usually can apply for blind or disabled children under age 18. In some cases, other third parties can apply for children.
You should bring certain items when you apply. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed.
Please bring:
- Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number;
- Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
- Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord's name;
- Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own;
- The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and
- Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings and loan account number. If you are approved for SSI, you must receive your
payments electronically. Payments may be made via direct deposit, the Direct Express® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account. For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org.
How to apply online?
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select 'Apply online for disabilitybenefits.'
Fill out the Disability Benefit Application
Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report
Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office.
The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours (Eastern time):
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Holidays: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Opening Up a MySocialSecurity Account
If you paid in to Social Security or are looking for benefits, you will need to open a 'my Social Security' account. This is an online account directly from the Social Security Administration that lets you keep track of and manage your SSA benefits, and allows you to make changes to your Social Security record.
My Social Security Account
Getting a Social Security Card OR Replacing A Social Security Card OR Correcting A Social Security Card
1. Learn what documents you'll need to get an original, replacement, or corrected Social Security card, whether it's for a child or adult, U.S. citizen or noncitizen.
Documents List.
2. Read the instructions for and fill out an application for a new, replacement, or corrected card.
Social Security Forms
3. Social Security cards aren't processed online. Print your application and find out where to take it in person or mail it.
Missing Social Security Checks or Payments
Contact the agency. The paying agency will provide you instructions on how to file a claim
File the claim with the paying agency. (800) 772-1213.
Supplemental Security Income
Pays benefits based on financial need.
Social Security Disability
Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability.
SSI
SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.
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I would like to change my name of social security due to marriage. Recently I lost my permanent residence card. What kind of documents should I submit in order to change my name ? Thank you.
Waiting currently for 51 minutes on phone listening to a music just to make an appointment at the San Diego SS office. Will hold on another 30 minutes then must go.
I have tried 3 times to reach this office regarding my son's social security card. I am just transferred to a line with a busy signal or the call is dropped. It is impossible to get a live person on the phone to ask a simple equation. Surely they could at least afford and answering service so instead of a busy signal and a disconnect. Terrible service!!
Need to apply for replacement card for work
I need a replacement SS Card. How do I apply certified mail to get a card through the mail?
Dear Sir/Madam, I am an Alien permanent resident and need to replace my social security card since I lost my original one. Could you please tell me the mailing address to mail the application form, together a copy of my ID? Thanks! Chunyang
My wife came to the Us on June 9, 2020. She also received her Green Card on July 29, 2020. But, she did not receive her social security card so far even though she has applied for it as a part of her immigration visa. We have tried to contact a lot of times, someone told they are still processing, someone told that they do not have our application for the card. So confuse! How can we do now if the office still close? My wife almost gives birth, needs a social number, but everything is a mess.
My daughter is a newborn and needs a new social security card. What location in California can I apply for a new card for my daughter? Is there one branch of SSI Office closest to San Diego, California?
My wife and twin daughters come on March 2020 before we apply the Social security card the office are closed still I waited 3 months but but they didn’t reopen I know they are working online services but it’s a limited.What I wonder about the they reopen the Bars which’s more risk for spreading the virus but closed the very important offices this is nonsense for me and for all the people.
Hello my family have arrived on February 2020 since then I try to contact to the social security office to get help with the application of social security card but I don't get still does any one knows when the office will be open please.
My name is DANSEN WU. I had applied for the SSN on March 10, but I haven't received SSN card yet. Please check it for me and send it again.
I am a Relocation Consultant and bring my clients with working visas to this office to get their SS card. I have been going to this office since it opened and have always been satisfied with the professionalism of the employees. The last I heard was that this office was closed as of March 18th. I don't know if it has opened since. How can my clients apply for the SS card? They have L-1 visas.
Does office open for people getting apply social securety card right now .please.yes or no
I have not receive my social security card after 2 week. How can I do? Thank you!
I have not receive my social security card after 2 week. How can I do? Thank you!
I have not receive my social security card after 2 week. How can I do? Thank you!
Hello I received a call I believe to be a scam They told me To call another number where I spoke to a gentleman that wanted my name address and Social Security number before he help me. I did not want to give them my Social Security number and he said there’s nothing he could do he didn’t me asked me to call Social Security or anything my name again is Steve and I’d like to find out should I ignore this I check into it further.
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