Arecibo Social Security Office
880 Isaac Cruz Stgo St, Arecibo, PR 00612
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Arecibo Social Security office is one of 14 field offices in Puerto Rico. The nearest other Social Security office is in Manati, about 17 miles away.
- to next-nearest office
- 17 mi
- offices in Puerto Rico
- 14
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 754-3541
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-3613
Arecibo 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 (866) 754-3541 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 Arecibo office
- Office is located, Road 129, from highway 22 turn to Arecibo Centro, 3rd Traffic light turn left into the Marginal Road.
- From Arecibo toward Lares on the 2nd Traffic light after the District Ho Spital, turn right into the Marginal Road.
Arecibo office location
18.46369, -66.73631 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Arecibo Social Security office
Staff at the Arecibo 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the Arecibo office
- The Arecibo 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 Arecibo office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 754-3541 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 754-3541 (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 Manati, about 17 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.