El Centro Social Security Office
3007 N Imperial Ave , El Centro, CA 92243
3007 N Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Operating Hours
ClosedDirect Contact
Before You Visit
- Schedule an appointment by calling the office
- Bring a valid photo ID (driver's license, passport)
- Bring your Social Security card if you have one
- Bring original or certified birth certificate
- Arrive early — offices are busiest after lunch
Schedule an Appointment
Save time by scheduling your visit in advance. Walk-ins are accepted but appointments are recommended.
Call to ScheduleServices Offered
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Social Security Cards
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Retirement Benefits
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Disability Benefits
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Survivors Benefits
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Medicare Enrollment
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SSI Assistance
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Frequently Asked Questions
The El Centro Social Security office is generally open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hours may vary on holidays. Call +18007721213 to confirm current hours.
You can schedule an appointment by calling the office directly at +18007721213 or by calling the national Social Security hotline at 1-800-772-1213. Walk-ins are accepted but appointments are recommended to reduce wait times.
Bring a valid photo ID (driver's license or passport), your Social Security card if available, and any documents related to your specific request. For card replacements, bring proof of citizenship. For benefits applications, bring financial and medical documents as applicable.
What Visitors Are Saying
Came to the Albany office to file for disability benefits and brought all my documents. The rep processed everything quickly and even answered extra questions I had.
— Daniel Thompson · Disability Benefits
Not the fastest experience at the Alta office but not the worst either. I needed to enroll in Medicare and it took about an hour total.
— Jennifer Taylor · Medicare Enrollment
Went to the Alpine office to update my name on my social security records. Staff was friendly and the whole thing took about 30 minutes.
— Casey Hernandez-Brown · Name Change
Had a great experience at the Alpaugh office when I went to change my address with social security. The security guard was friendly and directed me right away.
— Kai Nakamura · Address Change
Went to the Alleghany office to apply for a social security number. Staff was friendly and the whole thing took about 30 minutes.
— Hector Ruiz · SSN Application
Came to the Aliso Viejo office to apply for retirement benefits. The process itself was straightforward but I waited an hour and a half. They really need to add more windows.
— Fred Bishop · Retirement Benefits
If you need to apply for retirement benefits, the Alhambra Social Security office is a good choice. Clean facility, polite staff, and reasonable wait times.
— Samuel Blackhawk · Retirement Benefits
The social security office in Alderpoint really improved since my last visit. Wait times were short and the staff to enroll in Medicare was knowledgeable.
— Nancy Price · Medicare Enrollment
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