****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 Savannah 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.
Social Security Office Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Location: Social Security Office is located on the corner of mall boulevard and hodgson memori al drive in the oglethorpe office park.
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) 366-4923 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.
Need to make an appointment to change my name. I recently got married
I have recently gotten married. how can I make an appointment to change my card?
Do I need to make an appointment for applying the SSN? It is for on campus job, and I have all the documents ready.
Is there a form online to update my last name. I just got married?
The Savannah Social Security office is great. They provided me with wonderful support. Can’t thank them enough for their friendly, efficient and knowledgeable help! A special shout out goes to Ms. Moody! She was fantastic!
If you don't use the call back from the Savannah Social Security office you are missing outstanding customer service. I can't thank Ms. Kelly and Mr. Ortiz enough for getting me through and answering all my MAGI questions. I know what to do and how to do it easily....Thank you!
I have been trying to get an appointment to update my status and it's basically impossible. The only other alternative I was given was to mail in my drivers license, which would leave me without the ability to drive my kid to school, drive to work and reply on the flaky service of USPS to not lose my license.... I understand these times are difficult for everyone, but can you pretend to care about people and give them feasible solutions? Thanks
The phone response time and service is less than acceptable.
I`ve been trying to reach by phone for the last two months, I need to update important information concerning change of my finances I need to report. I continuously call but, can not get thru.
I would like to change my monthly finances from the Direct Express account to my personal account from now on
Called over ten times each time the automated phone system keeps hanging up on me
Terrible time getting in touch with SS for help. You dont realize how much not being able to get in touch affects us. I am new to GA and need my GA license. I have lost my SS card and my Utah license has my first name spelled wrong. I am stuck and need assistance as to what I need to do to get a new SS card. Please help. I call daily and the line auto hangs up on me... and I cant apply online. I need help....
Tried 5 times, yesterday to call SSA Savannah. Was on hold 10-15 minutes for 4 times then hung-up on. Waited 5 minutes the last time. Can't visit office, so I guess employees are getting paid for NO service! Website does not have a menu to handle my issue and MySSA is worthless in this area.
Need to set up an appointment to sign up for social security. System does not find me in system.
I was trying to contact SSA Savannah several times to talk about a question/appointment and every time when phone gets to the person/agent it gets disconnected. Do they ever answer any calls or it is a glitch in their phone network?
The SSA has notified my banks, insurance companies, etc that I have died. I am very much alive and need to correct this situation. I have contacted the Washington DC SSA office and they were to send you a priority message to help correct this problem. Have not heard from you.
Social Security does not recognize the re-entry number assigned to my account, how do I access my account?
I would like to get an appointment to set up my ' my Social Security ' account and I need help to start receiving my Social Security payments from the account of my ex husband.
Hi, I want to make an appointment to issue my social security card. I saw that online reservation is not available at this moment. I want to know about the procedure and time frame to get one.
I need award letter
I applied for my SSN last february 23 and never recieved the card until now
I am 62 and want to apply for SSI.
I am retiring soon and needed assistance. I called the office and amazing I spoke with a very real, kind person. Fixed all my issues quickly. I was so impressed with the Savannah SS office.
SSN application haven’t arrived after 2months
Very professional and helpful thank You
I am currently suffering from myofascial pain &spinal steroses , scarring of L2-3 L4-5 facet arthropathy L5-s1 disk bulge without cental canal compromise, foraminal compromise on left disk bulge causes sever pain
This was my first visit to this office. I had applied online for retirement benefits but could not submit my application for reasons unknown. Ms. Sherry Goodwin assisted me as much as she could but could only recommend me making an appointment to meet with an agent. She pardoned herself and returned saying she found someone between appointments who would see me. I then met with Mrs. Flowers who proceeded to complete my application and had me signed up and out in 15 minutes. These ladies are exemplary examples of true customer service. They explained everything in a simplified manner and were very courteous and professional. They made my visit a very good experience. Thank you Ms. Goodwin and Mrs. Flowers. It was my pleasure meeting you. Mike Gilpin