Social security administration address and phone number

Q: Does Social Security get in touch with you by phone?

What should I do if I get a call claiming theres a problem with my Social Security number or account? If there is a problem, we will mail you a letter. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us.

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If you reside in The Netherlands and have questions regarding services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in Dublin, Ireland. For more information on their services and how to contact them, please visit their webpage at: https://ie.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/.

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Social Security/Federal Benefits
Agency Details
Local Offices:
Main Address:
Government branch:
Popular Services from Social Security Administration
Related Agency
How to Reach Social Security
Send Comments or Suggestions about the Red Book
How do I contact my local SSA office?
What is the best day to call Social Security office?
Does Social Security get in touch with you by phone?

For comprehensive information on SSA’s services abroad, please visit SSA’s webpage Service Around the World.

If you are already receiving SSA benefits payments, there will be no change in the method of distribution of those payments.

Taxes

In order to file taxes you will need to have a Security Number. For more information on paying taxes as a U.S. Citizen please see:

The new FATCA FAQ on travel.state.gov or download the FATCA FAQ here (pdf 177 KB)
The general Internal Revenue Services Page.
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act or FATCA website from the IRS.

The Social Security Administration assigns Social Security numbers, and administers the Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs. They also administer the Supplemental Security Income program for the aged, blind, and disabled.

Agency Details

Acronym:

SSA

Website:

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Contact:

Contact the Social Security Administration

Local Offices:

Find a Social Security Office Near You

Main Address:

6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235

Toll Free:

1-800-772-1213

TTY:

1-800-325-0778

Forms:

Social Security Administration Forms

Government branch:

Independent Agency

Retirement Benefits

Disability Benefits

Get, Replace, or Correct a Social Security Card

MySocialSecurity Online Account

Social Security's Popular Baby Names

Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support

Red Book Home

Introducing The Red Book

What's New In 2020?

Contacting Us

How Do We Define Disability?

Overview Of Our Disability Programs

Returning To Work

How Do Employment Supports Help?

Resources To Assist You Return To Work

Resources To Assist Youth With the Transition To A Successful Adulthood

SSDI and SSI Employment Supports

SSDI Only Employment Supports

SSI Only Employment Supports

Special Rules For Persons Who Are Blind

Additional Help With Health Care For Persons With Disabilities

Example of Concurrent Benefits With Employment Supports

Demonstration Projects Update

Glossary

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Internet Access

Our internet site, Social Security Online, is located at www.ssa.gov. Most Social Security publications and other public information materials are available at this site.

Links that may be of interest to the community serving persons with disabilities:

www.socialsecurity.gov/disability -- This site provides comprehensive information on our disability benefits programs.
choosework.ssa.gov -- This site provides information on our Ticket to Work program.

By Telephone

For questions about work incentives and to find out more about our Ticket to Work Program, please call our Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY), between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. You may also contact us by email at.

For general Social Security inquiries, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can answer most questions over the phone.

Find Your
Local Office

If you have a problem or question, try our toll-free telephone number first. Our telephone representatives will either help you or put you in contact with your local office, if needed. Many local telephone directories list local offices under “Social Security.”

If you have internet access, you can find your local office by going to the Social Security Office Locator on our website, Social Security Online, at www.socialsecurity.gov/locator. Enter your postal ZIP code to get the address, telephone number, and directions to your local office.

By Mail

If you are unable to resolve a problem after calling our toll-free telephone number or after contacting your local office, you may write to the Office of Public Inquiries:

Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401

my Social Security

Get your free personal online my Social Security account today! If you receive benefits, you can:

Get your benefit verification letter;
Check your benefit and payment information;
Check the status of your Social Security benefit application or appeal filed with us;
Change your address and phone number;
Start or change your direct deposit;
Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season;
Request a replacement Medicare card;
Report wages for your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits.

Setting up an account is quick, secure, and easy.

Visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/ to find out how.

You may now request a replacement Social Security card online if you live in selected states or the District of Columbia. If you are not requesting a name change or other change on your card and you have a valid driver’s license or a state-issued I. D. card, you may be able to apply for a replacement card online with a my Social Security account atwww.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/.

Request copies of the Red Book or other SSA Publications

If you want copies of the Red Book or other public information materials, you

Email:     ;
Fax:         410-965-2037;
Phone:     410-965-2039; or
Mail:       Social Security Administration
                Office of Supply & Warehouse Management
                Attn: Requisition and Quality Control Team
                2508 Robert M. Ball Building
                6401 Security Blvd.
                Baltimore, MD 21235-6301

We will not ship to Post Office boxes.

Send Comments or Suggestions about the Red Book

Mail your comments to:

Social Security Administration
Office of Research, Demonstration, and Employment Support
Attention: Red Book Editor
P.O. Box 17778
Baltimore, MD 21235-7778

or Fax your comments to:
410-597-0825,
Attention: Red Book Editor

or Email:

How do I contact my local SSA office?

You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Office Locator. You can call our National 800 Number at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you cannot handle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social Security representative between 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Generally, you'll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday.

What should I do if I get a call claiming there's a problem with my Social Security number or account? If there is a problem, we will mail you a letter. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us.