****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.
This location only issues social security cards to US citizens and legal aliens. Processes Social Security number applications for initial and replacement cards for those with addresses in Clark County. Exceptions include those with addresses in Laughlin, Mesquite, Logandale, Overton and Moapa. Clients will be referred to the Card Center for assistance if they visit a Social Security office in another location. All other assistance is available at the other 2 locations, Henderson & North Las Vegas. Call branch offices for specific program information.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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 866-704-4859 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.
Never received my daughter's ss card after birth, it's been year and a half. I can't go online because I don't have her number, how do I get it?
Deseo una cita para ingresar mi informacion y poder recabar mi SS y poder trabajar
Where is the DROPBOX? I called Social Security and was told I could drop off my Form W-4V at the Buffalo SS office. There was no Dropbox . Everyone at SS office and central number always has a different/conflicting answers. Poor customer service.
I lost my social security card. I would like to get a replacement. What do I need to bring with me? What hours are you open for appointments.
I need to update my ssn to married last name. I am trying to call. And what do I need? I am to get appointment. When I get there the office the doors are close. I need my ssn married name anyone can help me. Thank you.
Sent in forms survivor benefits and sent a follow up fax have NOT heard from anyone from Buffalo Office even though I RESPECTFULLY requested a verification of getting them.
This place is horrible. I don’t understand why a government office is so unorganized and so unprofessional.
I've been calling this office number for a week & I either get a busy signal or the number cuts off while waiting to speak to a representative
Llevo días llamando para saber sobre el proceso de la tarjeta de mi bebé y no pueden contestarme. Muy mal servicio.
I'm F1 visa student. I need to apply new SSN. I have a job offer letter and I-20 approves working (CPT). I heard that I can apply SSN by mail. How can I apply it?
Im in dire need for SSN and Card. So, how can schedule an appointment ?
I need to change my address please let me know what do I have to do Thank you Michael Pantazis
This is total crap, some of us work and I can't get her before 4:03 and the doors are locked!!!! I have a name change and apparently you can only do this at the Buffalo office ( so the website states) so how would you suggest I do this????? Cari