****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.
The Fairfax Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits.
Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind.
Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.
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) 829-3158 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 have tried calling several times and unable to get through. I am looking for a SSC replacement. I enter my personal information and get the response that 'We have suspended electronic access to your personal information'.
Thanks for having me wait on hold for 47 minutes and then disconnecting me. What amazing customer service. I kept hearing how the SS administration does 50,000 requests per week. So I looked up that data, and social security has 60,000 employees. That means that you do less than one request per week per person on average. Impressive. I know where we can save some taxpayer money.
Good morning to whom it may concern: I need to change my status from resident to citizen.
I was able to reach a person very quickly when I called and they told me what to do to help expedite my name change for my card which I need to do in order to get the REAL ID. Considering they are operating during a Pandemic, I found the process, very professional, prompt, and courteous.
I have waited long on calls, it keeps cutting off. I just want to make appointments for social security numbers.
I have been trying to talk to someone in SS for over 3 months. I have been told four times I would get a call back - once that it would be within 7 days - and have yet to get any call at all.
Im trying to make an appointment and I have been calling for like 2 weeks, i need to get my social security card as soon as possible. In the calls they just leave on waiting and never get me to a representative.
Today I spoke with Myriam out of the Social Security office in Reston VA. she is amazing!! She helped me find missing documents and schedule an appointment for new Social Security cards for me and my family. She personifies what customer service should always look like: patience, informative, helpful and empathetic. Thank you Myriam!!
How can I apply a replace social security Do I have to go directly to the office? or do I have to make an appointment to go? The offices I would like to visit are: 10800 Parkridge Bivd, Reston, VA 20191.
How can I apply a replace social security Do I have to go directly to the office? or do I have to make an appointment to go?
Brian Gaut is the best! He helped me in 2015 to get on Disability. I will always be grateful. He rocks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING ALL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION LOST IN THE MAIL BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT YOU WON'T ACCEPT IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS FOR ME TO CHANGE MY LAST NAME AND DON'T HAVE AN EASY WAY TO DO IT. IT IS 2021 AND I STILL HAVE TO JUMP THROUGH HOOPS TO CHANGE MY LAST NAME.
I would like an make appointment to change my status for SSN, because I'm naturalized citizen.
Terrible at calling back. Have been hung up randomly on multiple times.
Small office
social security card replacement , I lost my social security card
I need to schedule a appt to enroll in to the medicare
I need to schedule a appt. No one returns phone calls.
I need to make an appointment to enroll in to the medicare.
I want only change my address on my card, I tried mysocial online but as i dont get benefit its not work! may I get an appointment for fairfax VA location!