Social Security Services - In-Person | Social Security Administration
Assists applicants with various benefits including retirement, disability, survivors, SSI, and Medicare. Applicants should apply for retirement benefits at least 3 months before retiring, and disability payments are for those with severe impairments hindering work or leading to death. Eligibility for disability under SSI depends on work history and financial resources. A replacement Social Security card can also be obtained in-office. Check the website for online services.
Physical Address
325 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Hours
Office Hours (call before arriving): Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 pmToll Free (for service representatives): Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Voice
Voice
800-325-0778
Website
https://www.ssa.gov/
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment or visit the website to receive services. Select services can be done over the phone.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Eligibility includes low-income individuals who are blind, disabled, or 65 and older, as well as disabled or blind children under 18 for SSI; children under 22 who are disabled or became disabled before 22 for Disabled Children's Benefits; widows, widowers, divorced spouses, and children under 18 (or disabled before 22) of a deceased worker for Survivor's Benefits; and individuals at least 61 years and 9 months old who are not receiving benefits and want retirement benefits to start within four months.
Agency info
Social Security Administration
Offers various benefits for retirement, individuals with disabilities, and dependents of someone who has died or the dependents of someone who is receiving benefits. Applications for Social Security benefits can be filed in person at any Social Security Office.