Cleveland Social Security Office
11601 Shaker Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Cleveland Social Security office is one of 56 field offices in Ohio, serving Cuyahoga County and the surrounding area. The nearest other Social Security office is in Warrensville Hts, about 4.4 miles away.
- offices in Cleveland
- 4
- to next-nearest office
- 4.4 mi
- offices in Ohio
- 56
- county
- Cuyahoga County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 635-3546
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 596-0589
Cleveland 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 (877) 635-3546 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 Cleveland office
- The office is located at the corner of east 116th and Shaker Boulevard, about 3/4 mile west of Shaker Square.
- Bus 8 Stops at Buckeye and E116th St.
- Bus 11 Stops at Buckeye-S Moreland and Woodland-Woodhill.
Cleveland office location
41.48446, -81.60246 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Cleveland Social Security office
Staff at the Cleveland 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.
Other Social Security offices near Cleveland
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Frequently asked questions about the Cleveland office
- The Cleveland 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 Cleveland office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 635-3546 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 635-3546 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- The next-closest field office is in Warrensville Hts, about 4.4 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.