****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 Santa Barbara Social Security Administration 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.
Social Security Office Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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) 695-6285 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.
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My identity has been compromised, they have my license and Social Security number, they also got my banking accounts and I need to see if I need to change my Social Security number, also I am the payee for my sons disability Social Security so I need to talk to somebody about the new account number that his money goes into.
I need help ordering a new SSN card for my 17 year old daughter . I tried to do it online however due to the fact she is a minor, system would not allow me to do so.
I need to obtain a social security card. Please advise.
I have questions about my daughter social security she almost have 6 months and she still don’t receipt her social.
I need a copy of my 2020 Rewards Letter for my social security benefits.
I want to take the time to thank Chris B. for all her wonderful help. It's really amazing how life is so much more relaxing when you work with a worker like Chris. The public need lot more Chris's at the work place.
Hello I have lost my SSN card. Can you assist me to order a new one, Many thanks Chris
Santa Barbara Social Security’s Office this morning is the most comfortable place to be with needs from the Government in California.
I want to apply for my social security benefits for retirement I need help
Unable to schedule an appointment online! THAT SUCKS!
my boss lives in Nevada but will be in California next week, can he get a replacement card in California?
I called to cancel an appointment I had made to get medicare card. It was difficult to navigate the website, but once I called the number, listened to all the options and pressed 0 I did get a representative. I was told that my appointment had already been canceled as I had received my card in the mail. I feel an email, phone call, or message of some kind, notifying me of this would have be appreciated. That would have made the process of navigating a very unfriendly website unnecessary. This was a bit frustrating, though, thankfully I did not have to wait to speak with a representative.
Social security administration you are very hard to get a hold of at the(866)695-6285,no matter what time of the day you call,it gets to be very frustrating and very difficult when you leave a voice mail message for your case representative and your call is not returned at all,so a personal suggestion to your agency maybe that you have another 800 phone line set up and have more staff working in your office to accommodate your customers. Thank you very much ,Nicholas Constantine Demourkas P.S. it is very hard and difficult for me to go downtown to your Santa Barbara office,when I am severely disabled just fyi, I wanted to inquire if you do over the phone interviews?