Q&A for How to Contact the Social Security Administration

You can follow the directions on the wikiHow article How to Get a New Social Security Card for directions on getting a replacement card.

You can call them, visit your local office, or change your address through the "My Social Security Account" online.

Your local SSA office is the best way to go. Make copies of your information before submitting to your local office.

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You can call them and go through the automated system, which will eventually transfer you to a customer service representative, or you can visit your local Social Security office.

You can contact the Social Security Administration to notify them of a death over the phone or by going to your local office. You might need to supply a death certificate, so it's a good idea to have it on hand when you contact them.

I would recommend going to your local Social Security office instead. There may be a long wait, but it is easier to talk to somebody in person rather than over the phone.

There is probably no legal way. Unless the divorce settlement specifies that you should get half of your ex-spouse's income, then you won't be able to collect his benefits.

Open an online account and you can see if they processed your claim or they may have tried to contact you. When they don't get a reply, they stop the claim. You can restart the same claim, but will have to appear in person in your office.

The easiest way is to call the toll free Social Security phone line. You can use the automated menu to get to the representative who can best help you with your problem. If you call after hours, leave a message and they'll get back to you. You can also use the phone line to find an office near you so you can visit in person for assistance. Another option is to go online and find a nearby Social Security office to visit.

No, the Social Security office does not have an online chat you can use. Instead, you can call the national toll free line or call your local office if you have questions. You can go online to find the phone numbers as well as an address to the nearest office that you can visit in person for assistance with any problem or issue that you're having.

Yes, you can absolutely go without an appointment. Call the national toll free line or go online to find an office near you. Visit the office during business hours and use the check-in kiosk to state why you're there and to receive a ticket. Wait in the waiting area until your ticket is called and visit the indicated window for assistance.