How to Transfer a Social Security Application to Another State
If you have previously applied for Social Security benefits in one state and need to transfer your application to another state, it is possible. The agency provides a fairly simple process for moving your application from one field office to another field office.
What You'll Need:
- Phone number for Social Security Administration
- Current address
- New address
- Computer with Internet access (optional)
- You first need to contact The Social Security Administration Office to request an address change. Utilizing the Internet you can visit the administration homepage and follow the links to the "Change of Address" form. The website will require you to first confirm your identity by answering some identifying questions. Once you submit the form online, The Social Security Agency will process your request for an address change and send you a confirmation letter.
- If you are unable to utilize the Internet you can contact The Social Security Administration by telephone. You can contact them directly at 1-800-772-1213 to request a change of address. Once you've been connected with a representative, you'll be required to answer a few identifying questions in order to confirm your identity. Once completed the representative will take your information and send you a letter to confirm the changes.
- You can also visit your local Social Security Administration office in person. Utilize your phone book to find the closet location to you. Alternatively, you can use the Internet to visit the agency's website and follow the link to "Local Office Search". This form will allow you to enter your zip code and it will generate a list of the closet offices to you.