What is a Social Security Field Office?

The Social Security Administration has over 1200 local field offices nationwide. These offices help local communities by providing a variety of in person services. These offices are staffed during normal business hours and provide help on both a walk-in and appointment basis.

What Services do Social Security Field Offices provide?

Social Security field offices provide full-service, in person help for all Social Security services. These services include social security cards, social security retirement information, medicare application information, social security disability application information and supplemental security income information. Contacting your local social security office is the first step in getting answers to your questions about social security benefits.

How do I make a an appointment at my local Social Security Field office?

Social Security offers online help for many of the basic services you may need including retirement, disability and medicare benefits application. However, if you need in person help, you can schedule an appointment by calling your local field office directly. To find your local field office, please use our Social Security Office Finder tool.