How many Social Security offices are in Buffalo?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo?

The closest field office outside Buffalo is in West Seneca, about 5.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Buffalo 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 Buffalo, New York

1 office · Erie County

Buffalo has one Social Security field office, in Erie County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 10 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: 10
people in service area: 309K
county: Erie County
to next-nearest city: 5.5 mi

The Buffalo office on the map

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

The Buffalo Social Security office

478 Main Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14204 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (855) 881-0213 View office →

Visiting a Buffalo 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 Buffalo office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Buffalo office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 10 surrounding communities, the largest is Amherst (129,299 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Amherst, NY	10.8 mi	129,299
Tonawanda (Town), NY	7.3 mi	72,084
Tonawanda Town, NY	7.4 mi	56,829
Kenmore, NY	6 mi	15,082
Eggertsville, NY	6.7 mi	14,806
University at Buffalo, NY	9.3 mi	6,079
Williamsville, NY	8.9 mi	5,469
Highland-on-the-Lake, NY	13 mi	3,953
Sloan, NY	3.9 mi	3,750
Angola on the Lake, NY	18 mi	1,682

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Buffalo Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Buffalo?: Buffalo, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo?: The closest field office outside Buffalo is in West Seneca, about 5.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Buffalo 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.