****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.
Directions: FROM NORTH: GRDN STATE PKWY EXIT 37, TURN LEFT ON WASHINGTON AV, LEFT AT NEXT LIGHT (FIRE RD), CONTINUE ON FIRE RD TO NEXT LIGHT AND TURN LEFT ON DOUGHTY RD, OFFICE IS ON RIGHT. FROM SOUTH- GRDN STATE PKWY EXIT 36 LEFT ON FIRE RD, AT 5TH LIGHT TURN LEFT ON DOUGHTY RD-OFFICE IS ON RIGHT NJ TRANSIT BUS RT 508 STOPS AT THE OFFICE.
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 (877) 714-0394 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 had a phone interview on Friday and was asked to bring in a copy of my marriage certificate and divorce papers. Today I got there at 8am but was told when the door opens there is no seating inside. Unfortunately I am not able to stand long and am hoping I can mail my papers in. If so do I mail copies or the originals with the official seals stamped on them and how will I get them back. Thank you for your time.
Been trying to make an appointment for 2 days, all I get is hung up on, once I heard somebody there but would not talk but I can hear the person. I just need to make an appointment for retirement. I tried online but its confusing.
Social security card changes, I dropped off passport and birth certificate three weeks ago, Birth year on original card inaccurate. Received letter from State of NJ TPAF teacher benefits will expire if new Medicare card is not received as soon as possible.
I JUST GOT MY PERMANENT RESIDENCE AND I NEED TO GET MY SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO. THANK YOU
I need a copy of my Social security card and information on my case from over the last 10 to 15 years.
Was very helpful and told me everything I need to do
Turning 65 on 01/22/2021 I would like to make appointment for Medicare sign up!! Please tell me apporiate paper work needed!!
Last Friday (10/2/20),I had a telephone interview with a Mr. Schmidt of your office, concerning social security retirement benefits. I must say that I found Mr. Schmidt to be highly helpful, professional, and courteous. Moreover, I found Mr. Schmidt to be very friendly and very easy to work with. To sum up, I was very pleased with my positive interaction with your office which primarily resulted from the very capable efforts of Mr. Schmidt.
How can I get another social security card. How long do you need to be marriage to collection someone's social security if its the third time married?
I would like to apply for ss number or registration and get my ss ssd in motion I have mental and some disability problems
Some Miss information on my social security formwould like to correct them