****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.
Office hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday ClosedOffice directions: RT 3W:EXIT AT BROAD ST;TURN RT ONTO ALLWOOD; RIGHT AT NEXT LIGHT RT 3E:EXIT AT BROAD;TURN LEFT;TURN RIGHT AT LIGHT:FO AT 2ND LIGHT
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 866-964-0170 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.
I need to drop off forms and I was informed that I needed to make an appointment. However, no one answers the phone. How can I make an appointment?
Quisiera actualizar mi esatus ahora soy ciudadana
I sent an application form SS-5 together with my US passport to update my citizenship with your office via USPS. The document in the priority mail arrived at your office. Later, in about one week, I received my US passport from your office. But today, I received your letter stating that I haven't given you the documents to show my US citizenship status. I wonder what happened when you first see my original SS-5 and US passport.
I’ve been calling for 2 days. I spent 4-5 hours every day on the phone and no luck at all. This is the worst experience I’ve ever had. They need to figure out a more efficient way to assist people.
Hello, I made my application for a work permit along with my residence, I already received my green card but I have not received my social security card, I want to know if I have to make an appointment or if it arrives in the mail without going to the office.
I need replacement social security cards for my children what do I do?
I have sent all the documents two week back and asked the NO SSN letter through mail. I need the letter for DMV,. The SSN Clifton, NJ also received the mail on Apr 7, 2021.
I was at your office sometime last year requesting a new SS card with a name change do to my status change. I was told I will get the new card in the mail, however, i never received it. I recently requested a new card in the website, i was charged $35.00 and now i got a mail stating that i need to send my marriage papers and proof of citizenship which i had provided at your office.
Greetings to all working friends. 1 year ago I came from Turkey. I headed to get a social security number and got it, but the friend who wrote my surname incorrectly. After long efforts, the documents were requested. I sent all the requested along with the originals (work document, travel document and Turkish passport) by mail. It has been over 3 weeks.
I have called the Clifton social security office multiple times but no one is picking up the call. In November i had applied for change of name on my social security card as I got married in September. I submitted all the documents as I was told by the clifton office (application & marriage license). I received my marriage license back in the mail but there is no update on a new social security card.
How can I get a copy of my social security card ASAP Do I need an appointment ?
Hello I want to know if there is any drop off box for the documents that Social security wanted me to mail or bring to office at Clifton? Thank you
sir how are you! i can't login my account.how to make appointment? thanks!
how to make appointment?
I recently got my citizenship and I need to update my status what do I do
I just received a spam call from Chokri at 1-716-296-9264 saying my social security number was suspended. I did not answer and they left a message. I thought this should be reported to Social Security Administration.
I just turned 64 years old and I just want to know if somebody could call me and give me details on Medicare and Social Security.
I would like to set up an appointment to start my SS benefits I am tuning 65 July 13 2020
I landed on Feb.28 as green card holder.I want to know 1how to obtain social security number 2 How to get green card I he paid all fees and stuck here and can not open bank account and start life. Thanks and regards
Good afternoon. I was terminated from my job in August. Am i able to apply for social security and collect both unemployment and social security benefits I am 64 and. Half.
I avoid going to the Newark NJ office due to ONLY how expensive the parking fee are..went to the Clifton Nj office...AND IT WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE..no lie..I’m in my 50s n went to get my husbands SS card replace. From the moment you get there you are treated like you’re garbage..to say the least..from the security guards or cops wanna be...I’m not even sure because I have police officers, state troopers, marine officers in my family and there’s always a protocol on handling people....those two old man there are in my opinion ..hummm.?....I honestly can find an adequate word to describe them other than racist towards anyone that was looking for help. They just yelled at everyone..I got the impression that they got off on a high trying to act that they were greater than any god. IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE AND REPULSIVE. FELT SORRY BECAUSE MAYBE THEIR LIFE MUST BE SUCH AN AWFUL AND DARK LIFE...KINDNESS GOES A LONG WAY AND IT DOES NOT COST ANYTHING. I TRUYLY BELIEVE IN KARMA. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. THEY NEED TO GO BACK FOR SOME BASIC TRAINING. IT WAS A SAD SITE. BUT I WILL FROM NOW ON GO TO THE NEWARK NJ OFFICE...I RATHER PAY ANY PARKING FEE AND THEIR STAFF ITS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND POLITE...INCLUDING ALL OF THE REAL COPS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL. THAT WASMY EXPERIENCE AND MY OPINION.
Hello. I need to become a representative payee for my disabled brother ASAP. He is currently living with me. His estranged wife, who lives in another state for the last three years, is somehow getting his check and keeps it for herself, while I am footing all the expenses. My brother has no money or assets of any kind, and is unable to work. He is unable to travel with me to the office, although he can converse over the phone. Please let me know what I need to do in order to change this as soon as possible, I tried to schedule an appointment with the Clifton NJ office, but the earliest appointment I could get was for March!
do i need a appointment to go to your office