Social Security Offices in Buffalo, New York
Looking for a Social Security office in Buffalo? Below is the field office serving residents of Buffalo and surrounding communities in New York, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Buffalo, NY
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Buffalo Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Buffalo Social Security Office · 478 Main Street
Closest office for 27 ZIP codes, including Clarence Center, East Amherst, Getzville, Tonawanda. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in Buffalo
The Buffalo Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Buffalo
Straight-line distance from the Buffalo Social Security Office. Useful when the Buffalo office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Ridge Road Social Security Office West Seneca, NY · 6.2 mi
- Niagara Falls Social Security Office Niagara Falls, NY · 15.1 mi
- Dunkirk Social Security Office Dunkirk, NY · 36.2 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Buffalo Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Buffalo
Answers built from the office records for Buffalo, NY.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Buffalo?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Buffalo Social Security Office at (855) 881-0213, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Buffalo Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 27 ZIP codes, including Clarence Center, East Amherst, Getzville, Tonawanda. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in New York.
What are the Social Security office hours in Buffalo, NY?
The Buffalo Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Buffalo?
the Ridge Road Social Security Office in West Seneca, NY (6.2 miles), the Niagara Falls Social Security Office in Niagara Falls, NY (15.1 miles), the Dunkirk Social Security Office in Dunkirk, NY (36.2 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Buffalo Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Buffalo?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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