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Dothan Social Security Office
1778 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL. 36303
Office Hours:
Mon & Tues
Wed
Thurs & Fri
[phone]
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Top Tips For Visiting This Office
1. Make An Appointment - Do not just show up at
your social security office. Without an appointment, you
The Dothan Social Security Office determines eligibility will more than likely have a long wait.
and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits.
Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled
2. How to make an appointment - Call 1-800-772-
legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement 1213 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.
Call the phone number as early as possible or after 6pm.
SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low
income and few resources and are: Age 65 or older;
Blind; or Disabled.
If office is open, a representative will give you a call
back. Set up your appointment.
3. Bring Necessary Documentation - When you are
on the phone with the representatvie, make sure you ask
If you are applying for SSI, you can complete a large
them what forms you will need to bring to your appoint-
part of your application by visiting our website at
ment. This will prevent you from having to come back
www.socialsecurity.gov. You also can call us toll-free at again if you forget your documentation. Here are some
[phone] to ask for an appointment with a
documents you may need to bring: US birth certificate,
Social Security representative.
US passport, Social Security Card, etc
You should bring certain items when you apply. Even if
you do not have all of the things listed below, apply
anyway. The people in the Social Security office can
help you get whatever is needed.
4. Bring A List Of Questions You Need Answered -
This will make it easier for you to deal with a time
constrained social security representative. Make sure
all of your questions get answered.
Please bring:
5. Arrive Early - If you cannot make an appointment,
- Your Social Security card or a record of your
the best option is to arrive at the office before 9am.
Social Security number;
- Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
- Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord's name;
- Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income
and the things you own;
- The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you
are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and
- Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings and loan account number. If you
are approved for SSI, you must receive your payments electronically. Payments may be made via direct
deposit, the Direct Express® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account. For more information, visit
www.GoDirect.org.
How to apply online?
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select 'Apply online for disabilitybenefits.'
Fill out the Disability Benefit Application : Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report
Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office.
The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours (Eastern time):
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m., Saturday: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.