Social Security Phone Number

Even though Social Security offices are closed due to the pandemic, Social Security employees are assisting people by telephone. In this post, we will provide the phone you the Social Security Phone Number to call for help.

However, before you call the Social Security Phone Number, scroll below to see if the question you are calling about is already answered here.

As you can imagine, more people are calling the Social Security Phone Number, especially during the pandemic since the Social Security offices are closed.

As a result, the Social Security phone lines have been flooded with calls.

Due to that reason, hold times have been reported to be very long.

Rather than wait on hold in frustration, you can first seek answers below by reviewing our Social Security FAQs below.

With the FAQs below, we answer the top 10 questions why people call the Social Security phone number, with answers to all of them.

Need a New or Replacement Social Security Card?

If you need a new or replacement Social Security card or need to change your name on your card due to marriage, we can help you.

See our guides below on how to get a new or replacement Social Security card, or change your name on your card after getting married.

Also, see below for a list of 19 Social Security services and tasks you can perform online without having to call the Social Security number and wait on hold.

Get a Replacement Social Security card (including online if eligible)

Change Your Name on a Social Security Card (including after marriage)
Get a New Social Security Card (for a newborn)

You can speak to a Social Security representative by calling toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.

For TTY, call 1-800-325-0778.

Representatives are available between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm., Monday through Friday.

However, hold times have been reported to be very long, as many people are calling Social Security because the offices are closed due to the pandemic.

To save you time and frustration, we have provided answers below to the most common reasons people call the Social Security Phone Number

Scroll down to see if your question is answered below.

Before you call the Social Security Phone number

As we mentioned above, the Social Security phone lines are flooded with phone calls as a result of the fact that their offices have been closed during the pandemic.

Therefore, hold times are long when you call the phone number.

We have answered the top questions people call the Social Security Phone number for.

Scroll down below to see if your question has been answered below.

Additionally, you can review the list of 19 Social Security tasks you can do online without having to call Social Security.

How do I Report the Death of a Social Security Beneficiary?

You should notify the Social Security administration immediately when a person dies.

If you need to report a death call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

You can speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Monday through Friday.

Additionally, you can also visit your local Social Security office.

An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to speak to someone.

Can I report a Death to the Social Security Administration Online?

You should let Social Security know as soon as possible when a person in your family dies.

Usually, the funeral director will report the person’s death to Social Security.

However, you cannot report a death to the Social Security Administration online.

If you need to report a death call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Are Social Security Offices Open during COVID-19 Pandemic?

All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

This decision protects Social Security employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

However, although SSA offices are closed to the public, employees from those offices are assisting people by telephone.

You can find the phone number for your local office by the Social Security Office Locator and looking under Social Security Office Information.

Click here for the SSA office locator.

The toll-free “Office” number is your local office.

19 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online

Why visit the Social Security office to get your Social Security issue resolved when you can do much of that online?

All you have to do is create a my Social Security account and you will be able to perform a wide range of services online, including applying for benefits.

Click here for a step by step instructions on how to create a my Social Security account.

You should also watch the video below from the Social Security Administration on how easy it is to create a my SocialSecurity account.

Here are the 19 most popular services and tasks you can perform online using your Social Security account:

Apply for a New Social Security Card
Request a Replacement Social Security Card
Change your Name on Social Security Card (After Marriage or Divorce)

Correct a Social Security Card
Change Your Address and Telephone Number with Social Security
Review Your Social Security Earnings History

Estimate Your Social Security Benefits
Apply for Social Security Benefits
Check the Status of Your Social Security Application

Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Appeal a Social Security Decision
Set Up or Change Direct Deposit

Pay an Overpayment
Apply for Medicare Benefits
Request a Replacement Medicare Card

Print Social Security Benefits Verification Letter
View Your Latest Social Security Statement
Print Your 1099

Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security

Creating a “my Social Security” Online Account is easy

Creating a my Social Security account is easy.

The video below shows you how and also highlights the many benefits of having an online account.

Click here for our step-by-step instructions on how to create an account.