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Social Security field office · code 972

Santa Ana, CA Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Santa Ana is at 1851 East First Street, Fifth Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (888) 366-6146. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Orange hearing office (about 9.2 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address1851 East First Street, Fifth Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone(888) 366-6146
Fax(833) 950-2118
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 code972

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

Appealing a disability decision from the Santa Ana office

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

Hearing officeOrange, CA(866) 593-1447
Average processing time9.2 mo279 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings59%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 Santa Ana Social Security office?

The Santa Ana, CA Social Security office phone number is (888) 366-6146 and its fax is (833) 950-2118. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

1851 East First Street, Fifth Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Santa Ana office?

SSA lists the Santa Ana field office among those served by the Orange Hearing Office (Orange, CA). Its average processing time is about 9.2 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.