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
States or territories with closures or delays shown below are shaded red. Choose the first letter of your state or territory:
Alabama Subscribe
All offices are open at this time.
Alaska Subscribe
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American Samoa Subscribe
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Arizona Subscribe
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Arkansas Subscribe
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California Subscribe
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Colorado Subscribe
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Connecticut Subscribe
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Delaware Subscribe
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Florida Subscribe
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Georgia Subscribe
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Guam Subscribe
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Hawaii Subscribe
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Idaho Subscribe
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Illinois Subscribe
The Social Security Administration vacated its Chicago Near Southwest office located at 1233 W. Adams Street, effective August 11, 2017, due to an expiring lease. Check out the nearest office locations.
- Chicago Near Southwest
Indiana Subscribe
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Kansas Subscribe
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Kentucky Subscribe
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Louisiana Subscribe
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Maine Subscribe
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Maryland Subscribe
The following Social Security office will be closed for building repairs beginning Monday, September 10, 2018:
- Baltimore West
Massachusetts Subscribe
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Michigan Subscribe
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Minnesota Subscribe
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Mississippi Subscribe
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Missouri Subscribe
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Montana Subscribe
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Nebraska Subscribe
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Nevada Subscribe
The following Social Security office is permanently closed, effective March 23, 2018:
- Las Vegas Social Security Card Center (SSCC)
New Hampshire Subscribe
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New Jersey Subscribe
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New Mexico Subscribe
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New York Subscribe
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North Carolina Subscribe
The following Social Security offices will be closed on Thursday, September 20, 2018:
- Whiteville
- Wilmington
The following Social Security office will have a delayed opening on Thursday, September 20, 2018:
- Lumberton (10:00 AM EDT)
North Dakota Subscribe
All offices are open at this time.
Northern Mariana Islands Subscribe
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Ohio Subscribe
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Oklahoma Subscribe
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Oregon Subscribe
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Pennsylvania Subscribe
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Puerto Rico Subscribe
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Rhode Island Subscribe
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South Carolina Subscribe
The following Social Security offices will be closed on Thursday, September 20, 2018:
- Bennettsville
South Dakota Subscribe
All offices are open at this time.
Tennessee Subscribe
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U.S. Virgin Islands Subscribe
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Utah Subscribe
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Vermont Subscribe
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Virginia Subscribe
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Washington Subscribe
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Washington D.C. Subscribe
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West Virginia Subscribe
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Wisconsin Subscribe
The Social Security Administration will consolidate its Milwaukee Mitchell office, located at 1710 S. 7th Street, with other Milwaukee offices effective Thursday, March 22, 2018, due to ongoing facility maintenance and safety issues. Check out the nearest office locations.
Wyoming Subscribe
All offices are open at this time.
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, in most cases you can go to any open Social Security office and request an immediate payment. To find the nearest open Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
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.
Federal Holidays
All Social Security offices are closed on federal holidays.
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