Hackensack Social Security Office
401 Hackensack Ave, Continental Plz 2fl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Hackensack Social Security office is one of 24 field offices in New Jersey, serving Bergen County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Hackensack and 23 nearby communities, roughly 300,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in New York, about 6.5 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 23
- people in service area
- 300K
- to next-nearest office
- 6.5 mi
- offices in New Jersey
- 24
- county
- Bergen County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 964-4680
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Hackensack 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) 964-4680 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 Hackensack office
- Located in the Continental Plaza office Complex at 401 Hackensack Avenue, 2nd floor, Hackensack Nj.
- The Continental Plaza office Complex is located at the intersection of route 4 and Hackensack Avenue, across from the Riverside Square Shopping Center.
- Enter into the Continental Plaza Complex from the north by making A right turn off of Hackensack Avenue and from the south by making A left turn off of Hackensack Avenue.
- From route 4 east or west, take the Exits for Hackensack Avenue north.
- There is Ample parking on the Deck behind the building.
- For Handicapped parking follow signs.
- 401 is the building on the right Facing from the parking Deck.
Hackensack office location
Services at the Hackensack Social Security office
Staff at the Hackensack 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 Hackensack office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hackensack office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 23 surrounding communities, the largest is Teaneck (41,678 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck, NJ | 1.7 mi | 41,678 |
| Bergenfield, NJ | 2.3 mi | 28,206 |
| Paramus, NJ | 3.3 mi | 26,416 |
| Lodi, NJ | 3.2 mi | 25,966 |
| Dumont, NJ | 2.9 mi | 18,196 |
| New Milford, NJ | 2 mi | 16,893 |
| Saddle Brook, NJ | 3.1 mi | 14,359 |
| River Edge, NJ | 1.4 mi | 12,009 |
| Maywood, NJ | 1.5 mi | 10,014 |
| Bogota, NJ | 2.2 mi | 9,194 |
| Rochelle Park, NJ | 2.3 mi | 5,820 |
| South Hackensack, NJ | 3.1 mi | 2,679 |
…and 11 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Hackensack office
- The Hackensack 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 Hackensack office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 964-4680 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 964-4680 (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 Hackensack, this is the closest office for about 23 surrounding communities, including River Edge, Maywood, Teaneck, New Milford, Bogota. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in New York, about 6.5 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.