****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.
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
Directions/Location: TAKE RTE 1 SOUTH INTO THE CITY OF TRENTON. BEAR RIGHT ONTO RTE 129 S. FROM RTE 129 S TURN RIGHT ONTO S BROAD ST, RIGHT ONTO HAMILTON ST, RIGHT ONTO S CLINTON AVE AND RIGHT ONTO ELMER ST. PARK IN THE SHOPPING CENTER ON THE LEFT. THE OFFICE IS AT THE END OF ELMER ST. FROM I 295 (NORTH OR SOUTH) TAKE RTE 129 N INTO THE CITY OF TRENTON. TURN RIGHT ONTO HAMILTON AVE AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ABOVE.
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 866-964-0026 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 tried repeatedly with the office in Newark to apply for disability for my daughter whom has been in special ed for 12 years. I applied for the past two years because in high school I need her to be able to meet her requirements educationally, she has dyslexia and they are being denied consistently and she meets the requirements for assistance.
I would like to make an appointment for benefits overview to start receiving my social security benefits.
I have been trying to call and speak to someone for days now only to be left on hold for over an hour each time then disconnected.
where do i mail a certificate required for signing up for medicare? Do i use the address above and add docs for medicare?
I lost my daughter's social and I want to know what to do to request a new one or if I can do it online
The agent was amazing she understood what I needed she was very professional and actually was able to make suggestions that I had not thought about. She provided excellent customer service and went beyond what her job description.
I have been trying to call for an appointment and after an interminable wait, my call was dropped.
Se me perdió el social de mi bebe que necesito para solicitar uno nuevo por favor su ayuda el nació aquí en usa
Hace 5 días envié la aplicación para solicitar mi tarjeta de seguro social cuanto tiempo tardan en dar respuesta. Ya tengo mi permiso de trabajo pero no ha llegado la tarjeta de seguro social
Aun no me ha llegado la tarjeta de seguro social y ya tengo mi permiso de trabajo que debo hacer?
I am interested in applying for my social security
Hi I would like to get appointment for me to apply new SSN card because someone break in my car and stole my wallet. Please let me know what documents required for me to apply for my new SSN
Please I lost my social security card,I have just copy so please How can I recover it ? Sincerely yours
Hi I was just wondering do you guys know when the office will be open up again ? Will it open up before September ends ?
Hello. I have medicare and medicate in NY, but in June I moved in Whiting NJ. How could I get my insurance here? Sincerely
I need a social security replacement card can I come in
I need my social security administration he is the first time. The cart for the work coming the social security administration never come have to month l am never receive my social security administration please can you look for me please because l need to go work because l need to pay my bills please help me to get my social security.
Is SSN office in Trenton is open to accept new SSN application or we need to submit our request via post. Regards Puneeta
I need a home health aid and I do have Medicare a,b. Please advise or return email request to me as soon as possible
Hi, is there a ss team that goes out and visit companies to provide information? we have a group of people that will be leaving the company in the near future and who might be close to retirement age. Please let me know. Thank you
HOW YO APPLY FOR A PERSON AFTER THERE PASSING
Last week I apply my social security card,& they give me two weeks,know I want to know the status of my ss,how long it takes more.waiting for early reply,.thanks
I sent in my reports for the work I was released to do at the TEMP agency along with my check stubs and I got a call stating I wasn’t received. I sent it 3 weeks ago. My work assignment ends in a few weeks and my pay was lowered and sometimes we get released early.
Need an application to apply for my son
Need an application to apply for my son
Suggest that if person calling to schedule a appointment with their local you have a separate line just for this purpose