Social Security Offices in Clifton, New Jersey
1 office · Passaic County
Clifton has one Social Security field office, in Passaic County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 22 nearby communities, and is one of New Jersey's 24 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 22
- people in service area
- 407K
- county
- Passaic County
- to next-nearest city
- 4.3 mi
The Clifton office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Clifton. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Clifton Social Security office
Visiting a Clifton office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Clifton office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Clifton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 22 surrounding communities, the largest is Passaic (69,633 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic, NJ | 2.4 mi | 69,633 |
| Bloomfield, NJ | 3.1 mi | 52,829 |
| Montclair, NJ | 2.7 mi | 40,935 |
| Garfield, NJ | 3.7 mi | 32,469 |
| Nutley, NJ | 2.4 mi | 29,786 |
| Cedar Grove, NJ | 3 mi | 13,430 |
| Little Falls, NJ | 2.8 mi | 13,357 |
| Wallington, NJ | 3.1 mi | 11,804 |
| Upper Montclair, NJ | 1.5 mi | 11,439 |
| Brookdale, NJ | 1.4 mi | 9,604 |
| Great Notch, NJ | 2.4 mi | 4,277 |
| Montclair State University, NJ | 1.6 mi | 1,285 |
…and 10 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Clifton Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Clifton?
- Clifton, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Clifton office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Clifton Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Clifton?
- The closest field office outside Clifton is in Paterson, about 4.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Clifton office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.