Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration

For assistance, please visit the Plattsburg Social Security Administration office located at 14 Durkee St. Plattsburgh NY 12901 or call them at 1-866-964-7430.

The Ogdensburg Social Security Administration office is also available and serves Rooseveltown and parts of Canada. They can be reached by calling 1-866-572-8369 or by going to 101 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

For any additional questions, please visit the U. S. Social Security Administration website at https://www.ssa.gov/

Documentation Needed:

US Births

• Completed Social Security Application
• Identification (US Drivers License, Tribal ID, Passport, Canadian OHIP)
• For Name Changes: Original Marriage cert/ Divorce Decree
• Ages 12 and over must apply in person
• For New Applicants: Original Birth Certificate

Canadian Births:

• For New Applications: (Children under 12)
• Must have the Original long form Birth Certificate (Statement of Live Birth)
• Tribal ID for the child
• Completed Social Security Application
• Blood Quantum letter for the child stating 50% or more Mohawk
• Identification for the parent/ legal guardian applying for the child (acceptable ID includes: US Drivers License, Tribal ID, Passport, Canadian OHIP)

For New Applications: (Adults and Children 12 & over)

• Must apply in person
• Must have the Original long form Birth Certificate (Statement of Live Birth)
• Tribal ID
• Completed Social Security Application
• Blood Quantum letter stating 50% or more Mohawk
• Identification for the Adult or the parent/ legal guardian applying for the child (acceptable ID include: US Drivers License, Tribal ID, Passport, Canadian OHIP)

For Replacement Cards, Name Changes:

• Must have the Original Long Form or Short Form Birth Certificate
• Blood Quantum letter stating 50% or more Mohawk
• Completed Social Security Application
• Identification for the Adult or the parent/ legal guardian applying for the child (acceptable ID include: US Drivers License, Tribal ID, Passport, Canadian OHIP)
• For Name Changes: Original Marriage Certificate / Divorce Decree