Philadelphia Social Security Card Center, Philadelphia, PA – 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, 19102
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, 2 Penn CTR STE 2000B, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philadelphia Social Security Card Center Hours
| Day of Week | Opening Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
* All Social Security field offices are closed on official federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day). Hours shown are from the SSA DOORS dataset, last updated October 15, 2026.
Directions to Philadelphia Social Security Card Center
The office is at 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, 2 Penn Ctr Ste 2000b in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102. SSA has not published transit or landmark directions for this location; use the map and the directions link below.
- Serving Philadelphia since
- 2011
- SSA region
- Region 3 (Philadelphia)
- Office type
- Social Security Card Center
- Time zone
- Eastern
Before You Visit Philadelphia Social Security Card Center
- Book first. SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in; call (877) 541-5846 or use the online appointment questionnaire. Appointment holders are served first.
- Bring originals. Photo ID plus the originals (not photocopies) for your request; the document checklist lists them by task.
- Check online first. Replacement cards, benefit letters, direct deposit and address changes are handled at my Social Security with no visit.
- Expect screening. Federal Protective Service officers screen bags at the entrance; weapons, knives and pepper spray are not allowed inside. Take a ticket at the lobby kiosk on arrival.
Services Available at Philadelphia Social Security Card Center
Frequently Asked Questions for Philadelphia
Quick answers regarding visits, appointments, and services at the Philadelphia SSA office.
Do I need an appointment at the Philadelphia Social Security Card Center?
SSA asks you to schedule before visiting, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call this office directly at (877) 541-5846, or call the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Many tasks, including most replacement cards and benefit applications, can be completed online with no visit.
What are the operating hours for the Philadelphia Social Security Card Center?
This Card Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all official federal government holidays.
Which Social Security office is closest to the Philadelphia Social Security Card Center if it is closed?
The next closest public office is the Phila-downtown Social Security Office at 1500 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, Philadelphia, PA, about 0 miles away by straight-line distance. Any field office can handle routine requests, and the "Other Social Security Offices Near Philadelphia" list below has four more.
What is the direct telephone number for this office?
You can reach the Philadelphia Card Center directly at (877) 541-5846 (fax (833) 532-0549). If the local line is busy, you may also call the SSA national customer service hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Can I apply for retirement or disability benefits at this Card Center?
This is a Social Security Card Center. It handles original and replacement Social Security cards, name changes and other personal-record corrections only. For retirement, disability, SSI or Medicare you need a regular field office; the nearest ones are listed on this page.
Can I apply for replacement cards or retirement benefits online instead?
Yes. In most cases, U.S. citizens can request a replacement Social Security card, apply for retirement or disability benefits, and check benefit verification letters online at ssa.gov without visiting the Philadelphia office in person. SSA says the online route is the fastest way to get a replacement card; offices cannot print one on the spot.
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Social Security Field Offices Near Philadelphia
Straight-line distances from this address. Benefit claims, Medicare and SSI are handled at these field offices, not at the Card Center.