****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 EITHER DIRECTION ON THE GARDEN STATE PKWY TAKE EXIT 131A. AT 4TH L IGHT TURN RIGHT 0N MIDDLESSEX TPK. AT 3RD LIGHT TURN LEFT INTO METROSTAR PLAZA PARKING LOT. CAN ALSO TAKE ROUTE 1 TO GILL LANE. IN EITHER DIREC TION AT WOODBRIDGE MALL AREA, TAKE JUG HANDLE TO GILL LANE AND TAKE TO T HE END WHICH IS MIDDLESEX TPKE. OFFICE IS DIRECTLY AHEAD AND ON 3RD FLR. ONSITE PARKING,INCLUDING SPACES FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS IS AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION.
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) 600-2852 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.
The fact that it’s only 9:05am and you are extremely rude and not helpful at all when I call I. Regards to my 84 and 87 year old parents la is unacceptable You don’t even have the courtesy to say have a good day. Good bye? You just hang up? Customer service training is greatly needed
I need to get some info on retiring, cant reach anybody.
Is unacceptable that you trying to call many days on the role and NOBODY answer. Literally 2 HOURS
It's ridiculous that my mother spent 2hrs on hold with your office and NOBODY ever came to assist her, my parents need help and I need to ask questions in regards to them. It's not ok that nobody is able to get in contact with anybody from your office.
How can I make an appointment? I been trying to make an appointment for around 2 months already and I am not able to. I am this close to losing my job because I cannot get an appointment. I have a problem with my social.
When will your office be ready for appointments?
I would like to schedule an in office appointment as soon as possible. Thank you
My wife is on H4 visa and is not employed and does not plan to request a work authorization. She needs a Letter of Denial of SSN to request IRS for an ITIN number and for DMV license. How and when can she get this letter? We tried calling up New Brunswick office, Iselin office, Hoboken office. No one is picking up and when Hoboken office picked up once they said they are not providing it as of now. Please do let us know how can we get the SSN denial letter?
I received a letter from SS stating to call to speak with Mr. Fisher or any rep. I've tried all day (both the 800 number and Iselin office) but keep being put on hold. How do I get someone on the line to speak to me.
I will like to make an appointment on person for my retirement. The 02/23/21 I had an appointment at 2:30 on the phone and nobody call me.
My 2007 earnings is not correct how can I get that adjusted?
hello, i have been waiting on the phone 5 hours and keep getting hung up. I can not log into my account. I need 2018 and 2019 proof of disability to freeze my property taxes
Hola cuando estará abierta la oficina o como pueden ayudarme nesecito arreglar algo del social de mi hijo gracias
I arrived at the social security office after calling SSA to discover it was closed.
I would like to applied for social security number for my kid
Last week I spoke to a woman from the Iselin office and I inquired about applying for part B and the drug plan. (I am already receiving a monthly check) . I mailed the required documents but I haven't gotten a response as of yet. Please respond as I will be retiring as of July 1st.
Hola necesito su ayuda para solicitar la tarjeta de social para mi hijo que nunca llego en el buzon
My name is kevin barahona I know office are probably closed but 3 months ago I send my son documentsto the iselin ni socio security office , I send his original passport and birth certificate with a application to renew his social security card that got lost I need help I’m worried about my son documents no one has got back to me.
Wen we going to receive relief money