Phoenix Social Security Office
16241 N Tatum Blvd, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 2026
The Phoenix Social Security office is one of 14 field offices in Arizona, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Phoenix and 14 nearby communities, roughly 69,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Glendale, about 12 miles away.
- offices in Phoenix
- 2
- nearby towns served
- 14
- people in service area
- 69K
- to next-nearest office
- 12 mi
- offices in Arizona
- 14
- county
- Maricopa County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 348-7855
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Phoenix office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 348-7855 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Phoenix office
- Phoenix Area/maricopa County Residents Applying for Social Security Card S are Required to visit one of the Phoenix Social Security Card Centers.
- Locations are: 16241 N Tatum Boulevard, suite B, Phoenix Az (2 blocks south of Bell Road on Tatum Boulevard) and 250 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix Az (corner of 7th A Ve and Van Buren).
- Hours M-F 9:oo Am-4:00 Pm.
- For All Other Social Security Business, please visit the Social Security office located at 16241 N Tatum Boulevard, suite A (see Directions Above).
- Do not use Covered parking.
Phoenix office location
Services at the Phoenix Social Security office
Staff at the Phoenix office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Phoenix office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Phoenix office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 14 surrounding communities, the largest is Fountain Hills (23,819 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 15 mi | 23,819 |
| Payson, AZ | 55.6 mi | 16,516 |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 7.4 mi | 12,682 |
| Cave Creek, AZ | 13.8 mi | 5,015 |
| Carefree, AZ | 13.4 mi | 3,685 |
| Star Valley, AZ | 59.4 mi | 2,532 |
| Rio Verde, AZ | 18.4 mi | 2,327 |
| Mesa del Caballo, AZ | 59.6 mi | 883 |
| Round Valley, AZ | 54.4 mi | 713 |
| Oxbow Estates, AZ | 52.6 mi | 251 |
| East Verde Estates, AZ | 57.7 mi | 70 |
| Rye, AZ | 48.5 mi | 31 |
…and 2 more nearby communities closest to this office.
Other Social Security offices near Phoenix
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Frequently asked questions about the Phoenix office
- The Phoenix office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Phoenix office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 348-7855 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 348-7855 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Phoenix, this is the closest office for about 14 surrounding communities, including Paradise Valley, Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Rio Verde. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Glendale, about 12 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.