Carolina Social Security Office
5829 Ave 65inf Ste 201, Escorial Shopping Ct, Carolina, PR 00987
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Carolina Social Security office is one of 14 field offices in Puerto Rico. The nearest other Social Security office is in San Juan, about 8.3 miles away.
- to next-nearest office
- 8.3 mi
- offices in Puerto Rico
- 14
Phone
- Local:
- (833) 882-1202
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-2958
Carolina 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 (833) 882-1202 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 Carolina office
Escorial Plaza Shopping Center-old El Comandante Race Track Caribbean Cinema building Accross from Sams Club.
Carolina office location
18.37493, -65.94035 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Carolina Social Security office
Staff at the Carolina 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 Carolina office
- The Carolina 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 Carolina office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (833) 882-1202 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (833) 882-1202 (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 San Juan, about 8.3 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.