Social Security Administration

Category: Social security office

Address: 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Phone: +18007721213

Reviews

Jess P

Jul 26, 2022

I was assisted at window 1 today . The gentleman who helped me out was very professional and polite. Thank you for making my visit such a nice experience..

Kayleigh Tompkins

May 18, 2022

Don't go at lunch time. The agents seem to all take their lunch break at the same time, so we were sat waiting for an hour for them to get back from lunch. When they did return from lunch, things moved at a better speed. Total waste of our time though! Security guards were bilingual and helpful.

Cara Dong

Jan 10, 2022

Can someone please pick up the phone call during business hours? I’ve been waiting for hours and hours and there is no response. I really need to schedule an appointment to apply for an SSN.

Chilita Galvan

Apr 20, 2021

I have made several attempts to change my name via SS-5, of which has been denied, simply stating that the proper documentation had not been received. How could this be? All documentation forwarded was original to include my birth certificate, DMV print out, current CA identification card, medical records number, my marriage certificate, my SS card with the name in question, and an Income Earning Statement issued to me by the Social Security Administration. After calling repeatedly, I finally made contact with a customer service agent that refused to connect me with a supervisor and went on to inform me that social security card replacements or name changes are not important enough to schedule an appointment, or require the attention of a supervisor and then he disconnected my call.

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Questions & Answers

Can you make an appointment to come in and talk to someone? I am from another state and would Like to speak with someone.

Doe Giroux | Aug 22, 2018
Neil J Moore | Aug 21, 2020

Yes, but you will probably wait a week .

do we need to make an appointment to get a copy of a social security card (I misplaced mine)?

Esper N-W | Aug 22, 2018
Lorraine S | Aug 21, 2020

can I just drop off an application for a replacement SSN card?

how do i make an appointment?

Malcolm Potts | Aug 22, 2018
Karin Lamb | Aug 22, 2018

You can make an appointment by calling the 1-800 number, waiting on hold for an hour and scheduling an appointment, but they won't call at the scheduled time and you'll have to call and wait an hour again to find our why.

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I have paper work that is past due.. I'm living in Winters CA. and can't drive anymore.. I was told that the Berkeley office is where I need to turn in my paper work because my case worker is there..can I send it to the case worker..

Teresa Vogel | Aug 22, 2019
Neil Moore | Aug 22, 2019

I would call them first.

Can I walk in

Janisha Lee | Jan 23, 2022
Krisada Virojanavat | Jan 23, 2022

No, appointment needed.

How do I contact the office if they’re never receiving their call?? I’m genuinly confused.

Yeun Lee | Sep 25, 2021
Turqoise Illinois | Sep 25, 2021

Yeah it pretty much s u c k s. Eastmont office was a breeze once upon a time. Google says certain offices are open. But they are NOT.

I asked for a copy of my social security yearl statement for years 2018, 2019, and 2020, a month ago. Soc sec said it would be a week or so. When will it arrive? Should I ask again?

Stevie Barsotti | Aug 21, 2021
David Charles | Aug 21, 2021

Not sure why they said a week or so. That person either has no clue how long it takes and so they made something up, or if they do know, they've likely learned to not give the real answer of "at least a month or so" lest it angers someone. Anyway, I'd give it another week or so. If it still hasn't come by then, you can try to reach out to them and check on the status of your request. You could also do that now, but I can understand not wanting to call them if it can be avoid. Aside from the nuisance of waiting on hold for hours, though, it couldn't hurt.

will the office be open on monday

Thomas C DEVLIN | Aug 21, 2021
Lady Cherry | Aug 21, 2021

This office is closed to the public!

My grandson has been receiving Social Security benefits from his Dad, who died. My grandson will be 18 years old in a couple of months. Is there any possibility that benefits will be extended if he is enrolled in college?

Ann Strong | Aug 21, 2021
Jim Larkins | Aug 21, 2021

Sure, he just needs to figure out how to continue to be a minor child through college...

How and where can I make an appointment to visit.

Ulli Rotzscher | Aug 21, 2021
Dianna Lake | Aug 21, 2021

Call the 800 # They are operating under covid-19 restrictions so appts ONLY...

How long after I apply can I receive my award letter?

Bob Goldberg | Aug 21, 2020
Cory Walker | Aug 21, 2020

It's the Social Security Administration so they take a long time to do anything that isn't telling you that they're going to pay you less money or that you owe them money. My guess is a 2 to 4 week wait after you apply for you to get your award letter. I found this office to be fairly prompt for the most part though.

When I call to make an appt, message says they are having issues, hang up. I need a real solution: how can I make an appt? Can I do it online? Can I show up at Berkeley office at 9am, make an appt for the same day and wait?

robert toren | Aug 21, 2020
Alice Lundy | Aug 21, 2020

Yes you can go into the office and take a number they will call you by number and answer any questions you may have. Good Luck

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I recently got my dissability,but I'm down as homeless.they told me to report changes...ok I get 900 a month I find a place n its 1400 a month,I cant afford it.so my question is,would they readjust my benifits?

Linda Hernandez | Aug 21, 2020
C Jax | Aug 21, 2020

Possibly. You're most likely receiving SSI. If you have a "work" history, then you may be eligible for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), which would increase your earnings based upon years that you have worked. If not, the Maximum for California is around $900.

How many time can you replace a social security card

Mary Smith | Aug 21, 2020
Ebonie Dorsey | Aug 21, 2020

Whenever you need to depends on the calls lost damaged stolen

Can i get a replacement SS card here? Same day?

Carol Douglass | Aug 21, 2020
Neil Moore | Aug 21, 2020

Not the same day. They mail one to you within 1 to three weeks. They can gine you a letter stating you applyrd for a replacement card.

can i make an appointment

Tali Barr | Aug 21, 2020
Neil Moore | Aug 21, 2020

Yes, you can make an appt, however, I have never waited more than 30 mins at the Downtown Berkeley office.

can i walk in or do I need an appointment

Billie Violette | Aug 22, 2019
Neil Moore | Aug 22, 2019

You can come in w/o an appointment but have all your documents together first or you'll leave unresolved.

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Within what period of time should Social Security Administration reply to an objection of withholding payment ?

Paul van Leeuwaarde | Aug 22, 2019
Ivan Tuttle | Aug 22, 2019

They have 6 months to reply but can extend it to a full 365 days if needed. Not making anyone happy. Most decide or answer within 90 days.

can I make an appointment

Scott Mazzarella | Aug 22, 2019
Ivan Tuttle | Aug 22, 2019

No

What time should I get in line for Berkeley social security office

Lisa Urry | Aug 22, 2019
Christopher Eskridge | Aug 22, 2019

Before 9

When will me check come threw mail if new years on the firat??

Anthony Johnson | Aug 22, 2019
Veleeta Davis | Aug 22, 2019

No mail will be delivered on the first of New Years it is a holiday that day. It will be delivered on the new years eve 31,2018. If you don't have direct deposit checking account. Go to a branch ask you like to open a checking account for my SSI. It be delivered on the 31,2018 at your bank. You would have to go and talk with the social security office talk to them. You would have to let the social security angent know you had open up a checking account it can be despose goes to your right account.

What's the 1 800 number for ssi

Knocc Knocc | Aug 22, 2019
Neil Moore | Aug 22, 2019

,find it on websute.

what documents do I need to come in and register for medicare

Lisa Urry | Aug 22, 2019
Ivan Tuttle | Aug 22, 2019

You have to be 65 years old. They usually contact you. If you are younger than 65, there is a disability program they can put you under, but it usually takes a couple years to qualify

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Why didn't I get a check this month?

L Pappy | Aug 22, 2019
Ivan Tuttle | Aug 22, 2019

You will have to check with Social Security, this is a Google forum to answer questions about our experiences there.

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