Social Security offices in North Dakota by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 4207 Boulder Ridge Rd, Suite 100 | (877) 319-6044 |
| Fargo | 657 2nd Ave N, Rm 320 Fed Bldg | (877) 335-4114 |
| Grand Forks | 402 Demers Ave, Ste 300 | (888) 617-0456 |
| Minot | 1414 20th Ave SW, Minot Metro Center | (866) 415-3193 |
Hearing offices in North Dakota
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | Suite 150, 655 First Avenue North, Fargo 58102-4971 (877) 319-3073 | 7.6 mo | 63% |
North Dakota Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-543-2048 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in North Dakota
The appeal path in North Dakota
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a North Dakota hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in North Dakota?
SSA lists 1 hearing office in North Dakota: Fargo.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in North Dakota?
Judges at North Dakota hearing offices approved 63% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in North Dakota?
SSA lists 4 Social Security field offices in North Dakota, in 4 cities.
Which North Dakota hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Fargo office had the shortest average processing time in North Dakota: 231 days (about 7.6 months).
Who decides disability claims in North Dakota?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-543-2048. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.