Kansas City Social Security Office
850 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Kansas City Social Security office is one of 11 field offices in Kansas, serving Wyandotte County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Kansas City and 1 nearby community, roughly 4,000 people. Kansas City has more than one office, the next-closest is on 601 E 12th St, about 3.2 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- nearby town served
- 1
- people in service area
- 4.0K
- to next-nearest office
- 3.2 mi
- offices in Kansas
- 11
- county
- Wyandotte County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 331-2197
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Kansas City 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) 331-2197 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 Kansas City office
- We are located at the corner of Nebraska Avenue and 9th.
- One Short block north of State.
Kansas City office location
Services at the Kansas City Social Security office
Staff at the Kansas City 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.
Areas served by the Kansas City office
The Kansas City office is the closest Social Security office for Riverside, home to about 4,024 people and the neighborhoods around it. If you live elsewhere in Kansas, find the closest office to you below or browse every location in the state.
Other Social Security offices near Kansas City
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Frequently asked questions about the Kansas City office
- The Kansas City 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 Kansas City office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 331-2197 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 331-2197 (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 Kansas City, this is the closest office for about 1 surrounding community, including Riverside. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- Yes, Kansas City has more than one Social Security office. The next-closest is on 601 E 12th St, about 3.2 miles away. Every nearby office is listed on this page with its distance and a link.
- 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.