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Social Security field office · code A31

Carolina, PR Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Carolina is at 5829 Ave 65inf Ste 201, Escorial Shopping Ct, Carolina, PR 00987. Phone: (833) 882-1202. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the San Juan hearing office (about 10.7 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address5829 Ave 65inf Ste 201, Escorial Shopping Ct
Carolina, PR 00987
Phone(833) 882-1202
Fax(833) 950-2958
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 codeA31

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

Appealing a disability decision from the Carolina office

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

Hearing officeSan Juan, PR(866) 262-0047
Average processing time10.7 mo325 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings72%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. 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 Carolina Social Security office?

The Carolina, PR Social Security office phone number is (833) 882-1202 and its fax is (833) 950-2958. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Carolina 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 Carolina?

5829 Ave 65inf Ste 201, Escorial Shopping Ct, Carolina, PR 00987.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Carolina office?

SSA lists the Carolina field office among those served by the San Juan Hearing Office (San Juan, PR). Its average processing time is about 10.7 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.