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International Operations - Contact Us By Phone

Introduction

You may also contact us by phone if you speak English.  You can call our office using the telephone numbers provided.  You will need to pay for the call because we do not currently have a toll-free service for calls from outside the U.S.  If you call, please do so during normal business hours for the Eastern U.S.

When you call, you can assist us by having:

  • your Social Security Number
  • a list of questions you wish to ask
  • any recent correspondence you received from us; and
  • a pencil and paper to record information and answers to your questions

If you have to leave a recorded telephone message, be sure to speak slowly and distinctly.

The information below will direct you to the correct telephone number to use.  Please read carefully prior to making your selection.

 

If You Need to Inquire About a New or Replacement Card

If you are calling about a new or replacement Social Security Number card, call 410-965-9334.  

If You Are Already Receiving Benefits

If you are receiving or are already entitled to Social Security benefits and wish to contact us, use the numbers shown below.  You will need to look at the last two digits of your Social Security claim number in order to determine which number to use.

Last Two Digits Are: Phone Numbers Are:
between 00 and 16
410-965-9418
between 17 and 32
410-965-6517
between 33 and 49
410-965-8064
between 50 and 66
410-965-9398
between 67 and 82
410-965-8036
between 83 and 99
410-965-8037

 

If You Have Applied for Benefits

If you are calling about a pending claim for Social Security benefits or other non-claim issue.  You will need to look at the last two digits of your Social Security claim number in order to determine which number to use.

Last Two Digits Are: Phone Numbers Are:
between 00 and 16
410-965-9418
between 17 and 32
410-965-6517
between 33 and 49
410-965-8064
between 50 and 66
410-965-9398
between 67 and 82
410-965-8036
between 83 and 99
410-965-8037
 

If You Want To Send a Fax

In order to send us a fax, you will need to supply us with the Social Security Number you are inquiring about, your full name, address and a phone number where you can be reached.  Please be as specific as possible in explaining the reason for your inquiry.  The reason for your inquiry should be in English.  If you do not have a Social Security Number, you cannot use our fax process.  The following number can be used to fax material to us:  410-597-1800  
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Last reviewed or modified Wednesday Apr 01, 2009
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