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Social Security Office Fax Numbers

Every Social Security Administration field office has a dedicated fax line for receiving forms and supporting documents. This directory lists the fax number of all 1227 public field offices, grouped by state, straight from the SSA's own office dataset.

Fax numbers by state

Alabama 22 Alaska 3 American Samoa 1 Arizona 18 Arkansas 17 California 124 Colorado 17 Connecticut 15 Delaware 3 District of Columbia 3 Florida 55 Georgia 33 Guam 1 Hawaii 5 Idaho 7 Illinois 47 Indiana 26 Iowa 18 Kansas 12 Kentucky 26 Louisiana 22 Maine 8 Maryland 23 Massachusetts 30 Michigan 48 Minnesota 18 Mississippi 23 Missouri 31 Montana 8 Nebraska 6 Nevada 4 New Hampshire 6 New Jersey 24 New Mexico 11 New York 71 North Carolina 37 North Dakota 6 Northern Mariana Islands 1 Ohio 56 Oklahoma 18 Oregon 16 Pennsylvania 57 Puerto Rico 14 Rhode Island 5 South Carolina 17 South Dakota 7 Tennessee 28 Texas 68 Utah 6 Vermont 3 Virgin Islands 2 Virginia 30 Washington 23 West Virginia 16 Wisconsin 26 Wyoming 5

How to fax documents to Social Security

Which office to fax

Fax to the office that is working your claim. That is usually the office nearest your home, and it is the office named on any letter SSA sent you. If a letter gives a different fax number, use the number on the letter. For disability medical decisions, the state Disability Determination Services (DDS) has its own fax number printed on its correspondence.

Cover sheet checklist

  • Your full name and date of birth
  • Last four digits of your SSN or the claim number from your SSA letter
  • Daytime phone number
  • Total page count, including the cover
  • Name of the claims representative, if you have one
  • Keep the transmission confirmation page

Commonly faxed items

  • Signed forms a representative requested (for example SSA-827 medical release, SSA-821 work activity report)
  • Pay stubs, wage statements, and resource documents for SSI reviews
  • Responses to overpayment, verification, or appointment letters
  • Appeal forms such as a Request for Reconsideration (SSA-561)

Do not fax these

  • Original identity or citizenship documents (passport, birth certificate, immigration documents); SSA must see originals or certified copies
  • Initial Social Security card applications; those require original documents in person or by mail
  • Your full Social Security number on the cover sheet

Social Security fax FAQ

What is the Social Security fax number?

There is no single national Social Security fax number. Each of the 1227 local field offices has its own fax line, listed on this page by state. Documents should be faxed to the office handling your claim, which is normally the office closest to your home.

What can I fax to a Social Security office?

Field offices accept faxed copies of many forms and supporting documents for an existing claim: signed applications your claims representative asked for, medical release forms, pay stubs, proof of wages or resources for SSI, and responses to SSA letters. Original documents proving identity or citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, cannot be faxed; they must be presented in person or mailed.

Should I include a cover sheet?

Yes. Put your full name, the last four digits of your Social Security number (never the full number on the cover), the claim number from your SSA letter if you have one, a daytime phone number, the number of pages, and the name of the representative you are working with if known.

How do I know the fax was received?

Keep the transmission confirmation page your fax machine or service prints. SSA does not send a receipt. If you have not heard back within about two weeks, call the local office number to confirm the pages reached your file.

Can I upload documents instead of faxing?

For many disability-related requests SSA offers an online Upload Documents feature through a my Social Security account, and some letters include an upload link. When that option is available it is faster than fax; otherwise, fax to the local office or bring the documents in person.

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Fax numbers are taken from the fax field of the SSA DOORS Dataset (US-GOV-SSA-1733) for each of the 1227 public field offices and are republished as-is. This site is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the SSA; confirm the number on any letter you received before sending sensitive documents.