Social Security Offices in Albany, New York
1 office ยท 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
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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Albany office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer, NY | Albany office | 0.9 mi |
| Hampton Manor, NY | Albany office | 2.5 mi |
| Menands, NY | Albany office | 2.9 mi |
| Loudonville, NY | Albany office | 3.5 mi |
| Roessleville, NY | Albany office | 4.1 mi |
| East Greenbush, NY | Albany office | 4.2 mi |
| East Greenbush (CDP), NY | Albany office | 5 mi |
| Colonie, NY | Albany office | 6.1 mi |
| Bethlehem, NY | Albany office | 6.2 mi |
| Westmere, NY | Albany office | 6.6 mi |
| West Sand Lake, NY | Albany office | 7.2 mi |
| Schodack, NY | Albany office | 9.1 mi |
Show all 22 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Voorheesville, NY | Albany office | 9.1 mi |
| Castleton On Hudson, NY | Albany office | 9.4 mi |
| New Scotland, NY | Albany office | 10.3 mi |
| Nassau Lake, NY | Albany office | 10.7 mi |
| Nassau, NY | Albany office | 11.9 mi |
| Nassau Town, NY | Albany office | 12.7 mi |
| Coeymans, NY | Albany office | 13 mi |
| Ravena, NY | Albany office | 13.3 mi |
| Westerlo, NY | Albany office | 18.6 mi |
| Rensselaerville, NY | Albany office | 25 mi |
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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.