****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 Fayetteville 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.
Drop box is available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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) 694-5493 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 been on for 30 minute wait phone calls. To be told at the end that the call volume was high to please call back later. Also, the website just constantly kicks me out and tells me that I can’t sign in even with the code that it sends me.
I have been on for 30 minute wait phone calls to be told at the end that the call volume was high to please call back later. Also, the website just constantly kicks me out and tells me that I can’t sign in even with the code that it sends me, the website is not helpful. Neither is calling.
I have been on the phone with the automated system and on hold waiting for an agent for 25 minutes and it hung up on me because of your high call volume. I need to speak to someone to make an appointment as there’s no link to just make an appointment and I get hung up on. I’m not at all happy with this place. You first make it to where you need an appointment to come get a social security card and it’s impossible to do so unless I come sit there for an hour waiting for my number to be called and still have to leave and come back another day. Some people live an hour from you and can’t just do that. This is a problem and needs to be addressed.
Do I need to come to your office to apply for social security?
How do you make an appointment on line? Surely, telephone is not the only way. Please advise.
this whole sit up to get in touch with a real person is ridiculous. Being on hold for hours is beyond me.
I need a copy of my social security statement, can it me emailed to me or sent directly through mail, or do I have to come in?
I sat on hold for over 10 minutes. Then it rang numerous times, and went silent. I am currently sitting and waiting for someone to answer my call.
I am so frustrated. You cannot get a hold of anyone in the office. It just rings. and rings. and rings.
I need to make an appointment to change my name on my social security card because I am now married.
My mom has an appointment to get her first social security number & I was wondering what she will need to take to the appointment!
Getting what you need done with the SS office is pretty easy. There is a form for just about anything you need. I see a lot of people on here asking how to change your name. All you need is the SS5 form, and follow the instructions on the form. All you need, if you get married for example, is that form, a copy of your DL and a certified copy of your marriage license. You can get a certified copy of your marriage license through the County Clerks office for about $5 a copy.
I wanna make an appointment for my children.
I have recently remarried. I’ve called my local SS office but no answer. My question is ; how do I get an appt to see about changing my name on my SS card and to inform SS that I’m married? Is there a form online that I can send in or send any info online to SS?
I have recently remarried. I’ve called my local SS office but no answer. My question is ; how do I get an appt to see about changing my name on my SS card and to inform SS that I’m married? Is there a form online that I can send in or send any info online to SS?
I have changed my resident status from PERMANENT RESIDENT to US CITIZEN BY NATURALIZATION. Do I have to go in person to update my SS information at the office in Fayetteville or Can I do it on line?
Always a helpful experience the past few times. I moved to NWA a couple of years ago and although it’s the only office that serves all of the NWA area which means they have way to much to handle and probably and unreasonable work load for being the only office. My last two phone calls have gone well and they have done there end and let me know what they need from me. And that’s all I ask for that they do their job and let me know my part so I can do what I need to do.
Social Security office is always great to me. May have to wait a bit , But that is okay. I get what I need.
Replace lost ss cards
My wife is turning 65 in June 2021 and she is in the process of applying for both her Social Security benefits and Medicare as she is entitled to do. However, the Social Security Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Joyce Road is not open on Tuesdays or Thursdays, but there is no signage on the building, or information on website why Social Security is not operating according to posted hours of service. Americans and Green Card Holders deserve better treatment from our Government Agencies.
We want to now how to get my daughter social security card
My wife went into the office today, and it was miserable due to the police/security guard on duty. He harassed my wife to the point of breaking. Enough to where I am thoroughly upset with the entire office. She tried for compliance by wearing it but with her glasses fogging up and the mask riding down her nose on accident, my wife was having a rough time anyways, and this police officer did everything he could, but help. To protect and serve, right? I hope everyone else in the office is better than him because he ruined my wife's visit there. She had to leave, and was threatened that he would arrest or detain her if she didnt quit asking questions. I am very sad and angry this happened.
Hi...I want to know how long it takes for you guys to mailing out my daughter social security number...it's been a two week now I never seen anyone or heard from you guys
hey, I got a question when will you guys open again
I need a first/ replacement card for my 1 yr old ASAP
I had a phone appt and never received the call. I also called 877-694-5493 and sat on the phone for 15 min and then it went silent. I need to get in touch with someone regarding Medicare and SS. I am 64 and will be 65 within 2 months. I have been trying to get this information for a month and half and still haven't been able to do so. This is frustrating trying to obtain information thru the agency.
I have just been called in the Social Security office says that I've committed fraud I don't understand that I know that I told him that I work 10 years last 10 years why I've worked last 10 years but I did not get paid for 2 years of that and I've been homeless for part of that time but I work everyday we're another I had to to survive are they I know is that sometimes I did get some food supplement but I want you requested it in between my jobs play don't know what you mean by fraud and I work I'm in a hospital bed right now.
With it taking so long to receive the awards letter it presents a problem for applying for health care, you need that info to apply. This is an issue for some of use that are currently seeing a doctor or have prescription medicine that is needed an we cannt afford to pay full price.