Listen to this note:
The Redwood City Social Security office will be moving to its new location at 1718 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, on Monday, June 10, so residents should take precautions.
Commercial operations at 601 Allerton Street, 2nd Floor, in Redwood City, will end at the close of business this Friday, June 7.
The opening hours of the Social Security offices are and will continue to be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
It is worth noting that most Social Security services do not require the public to spend time visiting an office. Many of its services can be conveniently consulted online at www.ssa.gov or by dialing the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Social Security TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.
People can create their My Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.ssa.gov/myaccount, and if they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, request a replacement SSA-1099, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current Benefits Verification Letter from their account.
People who are not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to obtain a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides information about their earnings as well as estimates of their future benefits. The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services.
If you need a card with a Social Security number, you must start the process online.
However, the office notes that in many situations people only need their number and not the card.
People can visit www.ssa.gov/ssnumber to submit a card replacement application, start a card update application, or apply for a Social Security number for the first time.
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