Social Security Fax Numbers & Filing Guide
Our team regularly hears from users trying to fax medical records to the SSA for disability claims. This guide covers every scenario — from initial evidence submission to ALJ hearing briefs — so you know exactly where to send your documents.
SSA Fax Numbers by Department
Unlike the IRS, the SSA does not publish a single national fax number for most services. Fax numbers are typically assigned per claim or per local office.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Claims
Assigned per case
The SSA assigns a unique fax number to each disability claim. You will find it on the notice or letter your claims examiner sent you. If you do not have it, call your local SSA office or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 to request it.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Applications
Local office fax
SSI applications and supporting documents are handled by your local SSA field office. Each office has its own fax number. Use the SSA office locator at ssa.gov/locator to find your nearest office and its fax line.
Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR)
1-833-950-0832
For submitting evidence or briefs for disability hearings before an Administrative Law Judge. Include the claimant's name, SSN (last 4 digits), and hearing office on your cover sheet.
Office of the Inspector General (OIG) — Fraud Reporting
1-410-597-0118
For reporting suspected Social Security fraud, waste, or abuse. You can also report online at oig.ssa.gov. Include as much detail as possible about the suspected fraud.
Social Security Card Replacement Documents
Local office fax
Supporting documents for a replacement Social Security card (Form SS-5) must be submitted to your local field office. Call ahead to confirm they accept faxed copies of your identification documents.
What You Can Fax to the SSA
The SSA accepts faxed copies of most supporting documents for disability and SSI claims.
Medical records and doctor statements supporting a disability claim
Work history reports and job descriptions (Form SSA-3369)
Function reports describing daily activities (Form SSA-3373)
Attorney representative forms (Form SSA-1696)
Appeals and request for reconsideration (Form SSA-561)
Evidence briefs and legal memoranda for ALJ hearings
Proof of income, resources, or living arrangements for SSI
Tips for Faxing the SSA
Practical advice from helping thousands of users fax documents to Social Security.
Always include your claim number or the last 4 digits of your SSN on every page. SSA processes millions of claims and pages without identifiers get lost.
If your claims examiner gave you a direct fax number, use that number instead of a general office line — it routes to your specific case file.
Send medical records as soon as you receive them. Delays in submitting evidence are the most common reason disability claims stall.
Use a cover sheet that clearly states the claimant's name, claim number, and the type of document (e.g., 'Medical Records — Dr. Smith, Cardiology').
Keep your AvoFax delivery receipt. If the SSA says they never received your documents, the fax confirmation with timestamp is your proof of submission.
SSA fax numbers and procedures can change. Always confirm the fax number with your claims examiner or local office before sending sensitive medical or financial records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about faxing documents to Social Security.