How many Social Security offices are in Albany?

Albany, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany?

The closest field office outside Albany is in Troy, about 6.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Albany 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.

Social Security Offices in Albany, New York

1 office · Albany County

Albany has one Social Security field office, in Albany County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 22 nearby communities, and is one of New York's 67 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 22
people in service area: 165K
county: Albany County
to next-nearest city: 6.3 mi

The Albany office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Albany. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Albany Social Security office

11 A Clinton Ave, Rm 430 Federal Bldg Albany, NY 12207 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 253-9183 View office →

Visiting a Albany 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 Albany office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Albany office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 22 surrounding communities, the largest is Bethlehem (34,924 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Bethlehem, NY	6.2 mi	34,924
East Greenbush, NY	4.2 mi	16,666
Schodack, NY	9.1 mi	12,983
Roessleville, NY	4.1 mi	11,843
Loudonville, NY	3.5 mi	9,911
Rensselaer, NY	0.9 mi	9,287
Colonie, NY	6.1 mi	7,701
Westmere, NY	6.6 mi	6,961
East Greenbush (CDP), NY	5 mi	6,299
Hampton Manor, NY	2.5 mi	5,161
Menands, NY	2.9 mi	4,508
West Sand Lake, NY	7.2 mi	3,391

…and 10 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Albany Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Albany?: Albany, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany?: The closest field office outside Albany is in Troy, about 6.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Albany 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.