Albertville Alexander City Andalusia Anniston Auburn Bessemer Birmingham Birmingham Cullman Decatur Dothan Fairhope Florence Gadsden Huntsville Jackson Jasper Mobile Montgomery Selma Talladega Tuscaloosa How to apply for disability at an Alabama SSA office Frequently asked questions about Alabama SSA offices Resources > Disability help by state Disability help by state SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in Alabama Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published September 18, 2023 Updated October 4, 2023 4 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard-trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience and has helped over 50,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.

Why trust us? When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number, or visiting their website.

But sometimes, your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.

We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in Alabama — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.

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Albertville

406 Martling Rd

Albertville, AL 35951

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (800) 521-0073

Fax Number: (833) 950-2828

Alexander City

63 Aliant Parkway

Alexander City, AL 35010

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0483

Fax Number: (833) 950-3767

Andalusia

24467 Alabama Hwy 55

Andalusia, AL 36420

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-7657

Fax Number: (833) 950-3507

Anniston

801 Quintard Ave

Anniston, AL 36201

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 701-2139

Fax Number: (833) 950-3493

Auburn

2454 E University Dr

Auburn, AL 36830

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 512-3857

Fax Number: (833) 950-3505

Bessemer

5475 Academy Way

Bessemer, AL 35022

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 593-5647

Fax Number: (833) 950-3511

Birmingham

1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N District Office1St Fl

Birmingham, AL 35285

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 592-3734

Fax Number: (833) 787-1781

Birmingham

1972 Gadsden Hwy Trussville Exec Park

Birmingham, AL 35235

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 613-2743

Fax Number: (833) 950-3465

Cullman

1908 Commerce Ave Nw

Cullman, AL 35055

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 803-6323

Fax Number: (833) 950-2516

Decatur

717 Mcglathery Ln Se

Decatur, AL 35601

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 289-9185

Fax Number: (833) 950-3173

Dothan

1778 Whatley Dr

Dothan, AL 36303

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 452-4192

Fax Number: (833) 950-3495

Fairhope

101 Courthouse Dr

Fairhope, AL 36532

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 837-5964

Fax Number: (833) 950-3759

Florence

203 South Walnut St

Florence, AL 35630

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 884-3407

Fax Number: (833) 950-3501

Gadsden

204 Enterprise Dr

Gadsden, AL 35904

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 316-4418

Fax Number: (833) 950-3175

Huntsville

4970 Research Drnw

Huntsville, AL 35805

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 593-0665

Fax Number: (833) 950-3503

Jackson

4249 N College Ave

Jackson, AL 36545

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 476-4484

Fax Number: (833) 902-2706

Jasper

501 The Mall Way

Jasper, AL 35504

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 575-5199

Fax Number: (833) 921-1881

Mobile

550 Government St Ste 100

Mobile, AL 36602

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 593-1922

Fax Number: (833) 950-3171

Montgomery

4344 Carmichael Rd Ste 100

Montgomery, AL 36106

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 593-0914

Fax Number: (833) 950-3169

120 Executive Park Ln

Selma, AL 36701

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 628-6541

Fax Number: (833) 950-3499

Talladega

736 North St East

Talladega, AL 35160

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 619-2854

Fax Number: (833) 950-3509

Tuscaloosa

2005 University Blvd Ste 1200

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 480-4988

Fax Number: (833) 950-3497

How to apply for disability at an Alabama SSA office

If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in-person at an SSA office. While SSA agent’s won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.

We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here , which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application , and taking some notes on your medical situation.

You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:

Frequently asked questions about Alabama SSA offices

What time do SSA offices open in Alabama?

Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.

When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in Alabama?

While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment, or avoiding these peak hours, when visiting your local field office.

Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA office?

The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022 . They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.

Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?

If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.

What SSA office do I go to?

Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.

Do SSA offices have drop boxes?

Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.

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