Take or mail the SS-5 to the nearest Social Security office. Be sure to take or mail the originals or certified copies of your supporting documents along with the form. They will return your original documents right away.

Where to Send Your Documents

Depending on your circumstances, you can take or mail your application and evidentiary documents to your local Social Security office. First-time applicants age 12 or older must apply in person at a Social Security office while all others may mail their application materials. Be sure to take or mail the originals or certified copies of your supporting documents along with the form. They will return your original documents right away.

If you are not sure where your local office is located

Then try their Social Security Office Locator service or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

In order to enhance public service and strengthen the integrity of the Social Security Number, the Social Security Administration has opened seven Social Security Card Centers. People who live or receive mail in Orlando, FL, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ, or Sacramento County, CA, metropolitan areas must apply at one of the following Social Security Card Centers.

These offices serve both U.S. citizens and noncitizens applying for new or replacement Social Security cards.

Orlando (Florida) Social Security Card Center – Serving people who live or receive mail in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole Counties:

5520 Gatlin Avenue, Suite 102
Orlando, Florida 32812
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Brooklyn (New York) Social Security Card Center – Serving people who live or receive mail in Brooklyn (Kings County), New York:

625 Fulton Street, Sixth Floor
Brooklyn NY, 11201
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Queens (New York) Social Security Card Center – Serving people who live or receive mail in Queens (Queens County), New York:

155-10 Jamaica Avenue, Second Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Las Vegas (Nevada) Social Security Card Center – Serving people who live or receive mail in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, Sandy Valley, Primm, Mt. Charleston and Indian Springs, Nevada:

1250 South Buffalo Drive, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

North Phoenix (Arizona) Social Security Card Center – Serving people who live or receive mail in Glendale and North Phoenix:

16241 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite B
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Phoenix (Arizona) Social Security Card Center – Serving people who live or receive mail in Apache Junction, Mesa, and Downtown Phoenix:

250 N. 7th Avenue, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sacramento, CA, Social Security Card Center

8581 Folsom Blvd. Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95826
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.