****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.
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
The Visalia 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.
Location directions:
Take Highway 198 and Exit at Ben Maddox. Turn East on Noble Avenue. the Office Is on the South (Right) Side of the Street Just Past Walmart. Handicap Parking Available.
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) 344-8475 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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I need a income verification. Can I come in office to pick up income verification?
I left a review on Google and am leaving one here too. I had been dreading coming in because the last time I did was not a good experience. That was in San Luis Obispo many years ago. But this time I was blessed to be able to see Alejandra. She was awesome! Super helpful, very informative, and a wonderful demeanor. And, I was able to get my replacement card in literally five minutes! Alejandra is a wonderful representative for what can sometimes be a daunting task for the public. Thank you Alejandra.
I need to know exactly which documents I need from the clerks office for my name change.
I will like to apply for social security benefits
I need a replacement SS cars asap. How do I do this? Thank you
I want to apply social security, how can i make appointment?
Hi, i need to replace my card ASAP . The website wouldn't allow me to do it online. Thank you in advance
I need to replace my social security card as soon as possible. I am trying to take a picture of my Ca Driver License on the website for Social Security and every time I take a picture on my smart phone and it scans but says it can not process. I live in Orosi and close by. Do I need to come in the Visalia office to order a new SS card? If so please let me know the process. Thank You
On hold for 30 min. While on hold after 25 min I called on different phone and got through and taken care of while still on hold with the first operator who put me on hold. How does that happen?
The phone is always busy.
id like to set an appointment to get replacement cards for my children they were stolen. how much do they cost
Cómo podría hacer una cita .quiero cambiar mi domicilio.
Apply for new ssn, and replacement for son.
I would like to tell people what a great experience i had going to the Visalia Social Security Office The lady who helped me was named Angela Childress. She was friendly, professional,and very knowledgeable about problems. She explained everything clearly and helped me solve my issues. I hope she is recognized by her supervisors for her great work.
I would like to set up a time to go in & apply for a new card
I would like to make an appointment to come and speak to someone in person in the Visalia CA office located on Nobel Avenue Visalia ca
HORRIBLE! !!! They told me I had to come in and pick up a form, when I got there, they made me wait 2 hrs! Then it turns out they dont have the form they told me to get They have to mail it to you! They were supposed to call me 4 times now. I had appointments for these calls. And NO CALLS!!!!
It makes no sense to have to incur an extended wait on the phone simply to make an appointment. An option on the website makes great sense. The California DMV has this option as do many other public agencies. Please consider making this option available ASAP to better serve your funders.
YOU NEED TO MAKE ONLINE APT LINKS OR ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE APOINTMENTS! people with Jobs that work 6 days a week from sun up to sun down cant do anything without an apointment to scheduale time off!