Phone number for the closest social security office

The SSA deals with claims for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, Social Security number applications as well as all post-entitlement issues such as direct deposit information,  changes of address, non-receipt of checks, and termination of benefits due to death. For detailed information on benefits and how to apply visit the Social Security Administration website.

The SSA’s regional office for EAP is in Manila. For social security claims and other questions, please contact SSA Manila directly.

EAP Regional SSA Contact Information:
Social Security Administration
United States Embassy
1201 Roxas Boulevard
Ermita, Manila, Philippines 0930

Inquiry Line: +63-2-5301-2000 option 9
(Open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday – Manila Time)

Fax: +63-2-8708-9723
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: Social Security Administration

U.S. Embassy Singapore is not a Social Security claims-processing post. However, we can assist with certifying copies that you will need to forward the documents to SSA Manila for the following services:

  • First time SSN Application
  • Replacement SSN Card
  • Name Change on SSN Card

SSA Manila will mail the SSN card to the address indicated on the application. The entire process can take 2-3 months.

First Time SSN Application

If you are applying for a Social Security number (SSN) for the first time, you will need to submit the following (Original and copy – We will certify the copies and return the documents to you to mail to SSA Manila):

  • Form SS-5FS (PDF 122KB);
  • Evidence of age (such as birth certificate or Consular Report of Birth Abroad);
  • Evidence of identity (such  as passport);
  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship), or
  • Evidence of immigration status, for Legal Permanent Residents, (such as Form I-551 or I-94);
  • Evidence of the identity ( such as passport) of the  parent who signs the Form SS-5FS (for applicants under 12 years of age)
  • Adoption Decree ( if applicable for applicants under the age of 12);
  • Anyone age 12 or older must appear in person for an interview, and must submit documentation showing that absence from the U.S. was the reason a SSN was never assigned. The documentation (such as school and/or employment records) must be comprehensive, and date from the time the person departed the U.S. to the present.
  • Official English translation of any documents in a foreign language.

Replacement SSN Card

If you know your SSN, you will need to submit the following (Original and one copy – We will certify the copies and return the documents to you to mail to SSA Manila):

  • a completed Form SS-5FS (PDF 122KB)
  • Applicant’s  passport
  • Evidence of the identity  (such as passport)of the  parent who signs the Form SS-5FS (for applicants under 12 years of age)

If you don’t know your SSN, please contact the SSA Manila at [email protected].

Note: Knowing your SSN number is more important than having the actual card.  The IRS, employers and financial/educational institutions verify the SSN with the Social Security Administration, regardless of whether or not a Social Security Card is presented.

Name Change on SSN Card

If you need to change your name on your Social Security records, you will need to submit the following (Original and one copy – We will certify the copies and return the documents to you to mail to SSA Manila):

Here you'll find information on Social Security office closures, safety preparedness in case of emergencies, signing up for direct deposit of your benefit payments, and more.

This page is updated every 10 minutes. Please check back for the latest information about office closings and delays and to subscribe to your state/territory.

To check the regular hours of the Social Security office in your area, go to our Social Security Office Locator.

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Closures or Delays Affecting In-Person Service

Local Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment. As we expand in-person service, we strongly encourage you to continue to go online, call us for help, and schedule appointments in advance.

This webpage lists the small number of offices that temporarily:

  • may provide service only by appointment due to construction, inability to permit people to wait outside the office, or other reasons.
  • may be closed to the public.

To confirm the address of the office listed, enter the zip code provided below in our office locator at https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp.

To learn more about the three topics below, visit www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/gethelp.

  • How to Get Help from Social Security
  • Know Before You Go
  • What to Know About Hearings

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone today, Monday, December 12, 2022. There is no in-person service today:

  • Anchorage - 99513

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The following Social Security office(s) will temporarily stop all in-person service on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the time shown below. Assistance will still be available by telephone until 4pm:

  • Hialeah - 33016 (1:30pm)
  • Miami Beach - 33139 (3:00pm)
  • Perrine - 33189 (1:30pm)

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  • Chicago West - 60639

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone from Monday, December 12, 2022 to Wednesday, December 14, 2022. There will be no in-person service during this period:

  • Towson - 21286

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone today, Monday, December 12, 2022. There is no in-person service today:

  • St. Louis North County - 63031

The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone from Monday, December 12, 2022, to Friday, December 16, 2022. There will be no in-person service during this period:

  • St. Louis Central - 63121

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone today, Monday, December 12, 2022. There is no in-person service today:

  • Havre - 59501

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, the following Social Security office is unable to provide in-person service until the time shown below. Assistance is available by telephone:

  • Elko - 89801 (10:00 AM)

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone from Friday, December 9, 2022 to Monday, December 12, 2022. There will be no in-person service during this period:

  • Carlsbad - 88220

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The following Social Security office(s) will temporarily stop all in-person service on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the time shown below. Assistance will still be available by telephone until 4pm:

  • Yonkers - 10701 (12:45pm)

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The following Social Security offices are temporarily closed for in-person service but are helping customers by telephone:

  • Williston - 58801

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The following Social Security offices are temporarily closed for in-person service but are helping customers by telephone:

  • Enid - 73703

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone from Monday, December 12, 2022 to Monday, December 19, 2022. There will be no in-person service during this period:

  • Meadville - 16335

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The following Social Security office(s) are only able to provide assistance by telephone today, Monday, December 12, 2022. There is no in-person service today:

  • Sioux Falls - 57108

The following Social Security offices are temporarily closed for in-person service but are helping customers by telephone:

  • Pierre - 57501

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The following Social Security office is only able to provide assistance by telephone from Monday, December 12, 2022 to Friday, December 16, 2022. There will be no in-person service during this period:

  • Pampa - 79065

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If Your Local Office is Closed

If your local Social Security office is closed, be aware that many services are available online.

If you had a scheduled appointment, please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance.

You also can do business with Social Security over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY number, 1-800-325-0778).

Emergency Payments

If you do not receive your regularly scheduled payment from Social Security as a result of severe weather or other emergencies, please call your local Social Security office. You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Field Office Locator and looking under Additional Office Information.

Direct Deposit Information

With Direct Deposit, your money is safe in your bank, savings and loan, or credit union account no matter what happens to interrupt mail service. For more information or to sign up visit our Direct Deposit site.

Direct Express Information

If you do not have a bank account, you can sign up for the Direct Express® card program. With Direct Express®, deposits from federal payments are made directly to the card account.

How do I talk to a live person at Social Security?

You can call our National 800 Number at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter early in the day (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. local time) or later in the afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time).

How do I schedule an appointment with Social Security?

If you do need an appointment you can schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday or contacting your local Social Security office.

Can I go walk in for Social Security?

Local Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment1.

Can I call Social Security to ask a question?

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. If you have a problem or question, try our toll-free telephone number first.