****IMPORTANT: Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person services for people without an appointment.
To avoid waiting in line, they strongly encourage people to use the online services at https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call them to schedule
appointments in advance rather than walking in without an appointment.
The St Petersburg Social Security Administration office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.
Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Directions: office is located on the corner of central ave and 9th st s (also known as dr mlk st s).
Top Online Services on SSA.gov
You can go online at: https://www.ssa.gov for the following services. You can take care of these things without making an appointment at your local office.
Apply for Benefits
- Apply for Retirement Benefits
- Apply for Disability Benefits
- Apply for Medicare Benefits
- Appeal a Decision
Check Your Account Information
- View Your Latest SS Statement
- Review Your Earnings History
- Estimate Your Retirement Benefits
- Check Your Application Status
Updates To Your Account
- Change Your Address
- Direct Deposit Setup and Changes
- Print Proof of Benefits
- Print Out Your 1099 Form
SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are:
Age 65 or older;
Blind; or
Disabled.
If you are applying for SSI, you can complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. You also can call us toll-free at 866-613-3965 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Parents or guardians usually can apply for blind or disabled children under age 18. In some cases, other third parties can apply for children.
You should bring certain items when you apply. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed.
Please bring:
- Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number;
- Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
- Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord's name;
- Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own;
- The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and
- Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings and loan account number. If you are approved for SSI, you must receive your
payments electronically. Payments may be made via direct deposit, the Direct Express® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account. For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org.
How to apply online?
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select 'Apply online for disabilitybenefits.'
Fill out the Disability Benefit Application
Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report
Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office.
The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours (Eastern time):
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Holidays: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Opening Up a MySocialSecurity Account
If you paid in to Social Security or are looking for benefits, you will need to open a 'my Social Security' account. This is an online account directly from the Social Security Administration that lets you keep track of and manage your SSA benefits, and allows you to make changes to your Social Security record.
My Social Security Account
Getting a Social Security Card OR Replacing A Social Security Card OR Correcting A Social Security Card
1. Learn what documents you'll need to get an original, replacement, or corrected Social Security card, whether it's for a child or adult, U.S. citizen or noncitizen.
Documents List.
2. Read the instructions for and fill out an application for a new, replacement, or corrected card.
Social Security Forms
3. Social Security cards aren't processed online. Print your application and find out where to take it in person or mail it.
Missing Social Security Checks or Payments
Contact the agency. The paying agency will provide you instructions on how to file a claim
File the claim with the paying agency. (800) 772-1213.
Supplemental Security Income
Pays benefits based on financial need.
Social Security Disability
Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability.
SSI
SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.
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Rude and unprofessional. Call everyday for a week and can't get any help. Call the 800 number and they told me to call St Pete office. The St Pete office don't answer and I'm disabled.
It’s impossible to get someone on the phone!
Got through in about 1 1/2 minutes and my questions were answered with courtesy, respect and I might add some humor! Very good experience. Kudos to the St. Petersburg SSI office and Mr. Riviera for his excellent Customer Service!
The St. Petersburg office does not pick up the phone and disconnects after about 6 minutes on hold. I've tried at least 6 times with the same result throughout the day. The Tampa office said that I HAD to use the St. Pete office. How does one get ahold of someone to make an appointment?
The wait time to get a rep is unacceptable. No private company would be in business with this kind of service. I am so tired of the Covid excuse as justification for no or poor service. The SSA needs to get its act together. Why not set up an outdoor operation like was done for Covid testing? Getting in-person help is critical to me and so many others. I can go to a restaurant, museum, and doctor's office with no problem yet the place I desperately need to go, the SS office, can't accommodate.
Called five times, got disconnected EACH TIME never spoke to anyone, sat on hold for 45 minutes to an hour each time (this was an ALL DAY event) So discouraged. IMPOSSIBLE to get a person to talk to.
I need to make my Medicare Part B active. I have called twice now and my calls are being dropped. Howe does someone contact the Social Security and Medicare? Does anyone return calls. I need someone to work with me on this matter.
Everyone at these SSI offices should be FIRED! We need to protest of having to wait 2-3 hours on the phone to schedule an appointment and then be told it is cancelled!
Currently on hold for 1:50 mins. That would be an hour and fifty minutes. Disconnected 5 times before this call. My twins birthdays are wrong on their social cards and need to be replaced. This hold time is absolutely ridiculous.
I made an appointment through the 1-800 number, and 2 days prior to the appointment, the social security office cancelled said appointment. If anyone else has an issue, please post.
necesito una cita por favor, no tengo seguro social, hace 6 meses estoy tratando de pedir una cita y no he podido., que hago?
I'm trying to make an appointment to change my last name due to marriage. The phone system kept clicking. I gave my ss# to the automated operator, the system attempted to transfer me and then disconnected.
I have called the social security office 3 times today. Every time I called I was disconnected after talking with an agent in order to complete an application. However, no agent called me back to finish the application. I am wondering if the phone get disconnected is it your policy for the client to call back or should the agent reach back out to the client. I think this is poor customer service and this agency needs a better policy and way of handling customer service calls. It is very frustrating trying to complete an application over the phone and to get disconnected and you start over with a new agent and the same thing happens.
I was holding to be connected to a representative and there was some static followed by three beeps and I was disconnected. There needs to be a better phone system.
Good morning, please I need an appointment for the social security office located in Sant Petersburg, Fl, what should I do? Thanks
55 minute hold wait time on the phone; on line, application not being accepted; no process for making an appointment at the local social security office; what is going on with our Gov't Services?
On checks
Is the social security office open to come inside and speak to a person 7/8/20
Don't bother making an appointment. People walking in off the street get served faster. Security guards won't help get any info on when you'll be served. Looks like they are trying to wait people out so they will leave without bothering them. This is a poor use of government funds to run this office. Should be shut down.
Hello ! I applyed a SS card on april for the very first time at St Petersburg Social Security Administration Office 30 Dr Mlk St S St Petersburg, FL - 33701; but did not have any news about it ; thank you for your assistance !
i do have a pending case for disability,all of my medical information has been submitted to your office,i need an appeal ,as my health is not getting any better,and i do not want to dally with a cut throat lawyer unless necessary.i would appreciate a response as soon as possible or if you could guide me as a better way to go about it.(what ever it takes) p.o.box10103,33733 ph#727-219-3014 sincerely. john david baucom jr thank you