Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
The Littleton office acts as your local Social Security service center, managing a total of $249 million in monthly benefits for the community. As of December 2024, there are 6,055 SSDI recipients served here, with ZIP 80134 alone accounting for 585 of these individuals. While the SSDI share of 5% is lower than the national median of 11%, the office remains a vital resource for residents across 35 ZIP codes. The office provides essential application support for all disability claimants. An attorney can help you navigate your application process.
You can visit this office to file initial SSDI applications, drop off required medical documents, verify your identity, and set up direct deposit. While you can often schedule an appointment to reduce wait times, the office also manages walk-in traffic for specific needs. Remember that this location does not decide your claim; that process is handled by the state DDS. Additionally, any necessary hearings are conducted by a separate Office of Hearings Operations.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $248,616k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a comprehensive work history covering the last 15 years. You should also provide a complete list of your treating physicians with their current addresses, recent medical records, and a list of all current medications. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well. Expect your appointment to last between 45 and 90 minutes as a claims representative reviews your file.
Avoid delays by ensuring your work history is complete and accurate, as gaps can stall your initial review. Do not omit mental health conditions from your application, as these are as critical to your claim as physical impairments. Always review every form for accuracy before signing, as errors can lead to unnecessary processing setbacks. Failing to bring recent medical records often forces the office to request them, which extends your wait time.
Should you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the foundation of your entire claim, yet many applicants proceed without professional guidance. An attorney can help you identify potential issues in your medical evidence before they lead to a denial. Since the record you build now is what an appeal will rely on later, a free case review can provide clarity on your options.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
If your SSDI claim moves to a hearing
About two-thirds of initial SSDI applications nationwide are denied. If yours is, your case moves to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. SSA routes appeals from the Littleton field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Littleton field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While you can visit the Littleton office for certain services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to ensure you are seen efficiently. You can contact this office using the phone button below to check current availability for walk-ins versus scheduled visits.
Yes, you can choose to start your application online through the official Social Security website. However, visiting the Littleton office in person is often necessary for verifying your identity or submitting original medical documents that cannot be uploaded digitally.
If you miss your appointment at the Littleton office, you should contact them immediately using the phone button below to reschedule. Missing an appointment can delay your application, so it is important to communicate with the staff as soon as possible.
You should bring your photo ID, a 15-year work history, contact information for all your doctors, and your most recent medical records. Having these items organized when you arrive at the Littleton office helps the claims representative process your file more effectively.
You are not required to have a lawyer for your first appointment at the Littleton office. However, many claimants find that having an attorney review their case beforehand helps them understand what evidence is needed to build a stronger application.
