How many Social Security offices are in Schenectady?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady?

The closest field office outside Schenectady is in Troy, about 14 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Schenectady 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 Schenectady, New York

1 office · Schenectady County

Schenectady has one Social Security field office, in Schenectady County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 41 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: 41
people in service area: 329K
county: Schenectady County
to next-nearest city: 14 mi

The Schenectady office on the map

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

The Schenectady Social Security office

One Broadway Center, 8th Floor Schenectady, NY 12305 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-1296 View office →

Visiting a Schenectady 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 Schenectady office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Schenectady office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 41 surrounding communities, the largest is Clifton Park (38,153 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Clifton Park, NY	6.9 mi	38,153
Guilderland, NY	7.3 mi	36,976
Rotterdam, NY	3.5 mi	30,557
Glenville, NY	5.8 mi	29,308
Niskayuna, NY	3.6 mi	23,325
Rotterdam (CDP), NY	2.2 mi	21,939
Niskayuna (CDP), NY	5.4 mi	19,741
East Glenville, NY	5.8 mi	11,184
Scotia, NY	1.5 mi	7,257
Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek, NY	7.4 mi	3,709
Clifton Gardens, NY	8.5 mi	2,631
Princetown, NY	6.9 mi	2,033

…and 29 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Schenectady Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Schenectady?: Schenectady, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady?: The closest field office outside Schenectady is in Troy, about 14 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Schenectady 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.