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Social Security field office · code E41

San Jose, CA Social Security Office

The Social Security office in San Jose is at 6140 Cottle Rd, San Jose, CA 95123. Phone: (888) 383-1180. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the San Jose hearing office (about 9.3 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address6140 Cottle Rd
San Jose, CA 95123
Phone(888) 383-1180
Fax(833) 940-1991
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office codeE41

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the San Jose office

SSA lists the San Jose field office among the offices served by the San Jose Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeSan Jose, CA1-800-772-1213
Average processing time9.3 mo284 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings61%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Service Division. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the San Jose Social Security office?

The San Jose, CA Social Security office phone number is (888) 383-1180 and its fax is (833) 940-1991. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the San Jose Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in San Jose?

6140 Cottle Rd, San Jose, CA 95123.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the San Jose office?

SSA lists the San Jose field office among those served by the San Jose Hearing Office (San Jose, CA). Its average processing time is about 9.3 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.