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When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number, or visiting their website.
But sometimes, your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.
We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in New Jersey — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.
If you're applying for disability benefits, have a question for the SSA, and can't get ahold of anyone — our client advocates can help. Our team advises 300+ people with SSDI and SSI daily, and there's no wait to talk with someone during our working hours.
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2620 Yorktowne Blvd
Brick, NJ 08723
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-5870
Fax Number: (833) 950-3595
149 West Brd St
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 837-1235
Fax Number: (833) 950-2990
245 Us Hwy 22 West Suite 207
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 446-6198
Fax Number: (833) 950-3264
6 Executive Campus Suite 200
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 931-2879
Fax Number: (833) 950-2974
935 Allwood Rd
Clifton, NJ 07012
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-0170
Fax Number: (833) 346-7157
7 Glenwood Ave Ste 100
East Orange, NJ 07017
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-0030
Fax Number: (833) 950-3311
1350 Doughty Rd
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 714-0394
Fax Number: (833) 950-2986
830 Delsea Dr North
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 883-5305
Fax Number: (833) 950-2668
401 Hackensack Ave Continental Plz 2Fl
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-4680
Fax Number: (833) 950-3291
79 Hudson St 6Th Fl
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 505-4547
Fax Number: (833) 950-3268
190 Middlesex Trnpike 3Rd Fl
Iselin, NJ 08830
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 600-2852
Fax Number: (833) 950-2980
325 West Side Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-2884
Fax Number: (833) 950-2982
532 Fellowship Rd Suite E
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 837-5002
Fax Number: (833) 950-3279
3310 State Route 66
Neptune, NJ 07753
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-0475
Fax Number: (833) 950-3289
550 Jersey Ave Ste 200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 803-6313
Fax Number: (833) 950-3315
274 Springfield Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 402-0821
Fax Number: (833) 950-3317
970 Brd St Rm 1035
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 255-1507
Fax Number: (833) 950-2690
20 East Clinton St
Newton, NJ 07860
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 575-5189
Fax Number: (833) 950-3283
2200 State Rt 10 2Nd Fl
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 331-7131
Fax Number: (833) 950-3313
200 Federal Plz 1St Fl
Paterson, NJ 07505
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 397-9806
Fax Number: (833) 950-2976
1046 Route 47 South
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-9194
Fax Number: (833) 950-2952
190 St Catherine Blvd
Toms River, NJ 08755
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 255-1497
Fax Number: (833) 950-2670
635 S Clinton Ave Roebling Market
Trenton, NJ 08611
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-0026
Fax Number: (833) 950-2972
855 Lehigh Ave
Union, NJ 07083
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 803-6306
Fax Number: (833) 950-2978
If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in-person at an SSA office. While SSA agent’s won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.
We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here, which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application, and taking some notes on your medical situation.
You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:
A copy of your Social Security card: Or a record of your Social Security number (SSN)
Proof of age: Birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued ID
Information about where you live: Your mortgage or lease and landlord’s name
Proof of income: Pay stubs, bank statements, insurance policies, and other information about your income and the things that you own
Proof of resources: Bank statements for all checking and savings accounts, a deed or tax appraisal for all property you own except the house you live in, etc.
Medical information: Any medical reports you have access to, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of your doctors
Info on your work history: A recent resume, or a summary of your most recent job titles, employers, and dates worked
Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.
While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment, or avoiding these peak hours, when visiting your local field office.
The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022. They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.
If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.
Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.
Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.
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