Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
As of December 2024, there are 2,755 SSDI recipients served by this office. ZIP 58701 accounts for 660 of these recipients. While the SSDI share of 10% is typical for a field office, it remains higher than 32% of offices nationally. This office manages a total monthly payout of $50 million to beneficiaries across its 90-ZIP catchment area.
You can visit this office to file initial SSDI applications, drop off medical evidence, verify your identity, and update your direct deposit information. While you can often walk in for simple tasks, scheduling an appointment is recommended for complex disability filings. This office does not decide your claim, as that is handled by the state DDS. Additionally, any future hearings will be held at a separate location, not at this field office.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $50,362k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a list of all treating providers with their contact information, recent medical records, and a current list of your 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 representative reviews your application details.
You may delay your benefits by failing to provide a complete 15-year work history or omitting recent medical records from your primary care physician. Forgetting to disclose conditions or signing forms without reviewing them for accuracy can also lead to unnecessary processing delays. Ensure you have all your documentation organized before you arrive to avoid having to return for a follow-up visit.
Should you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the foundation of your entire disability case. Working with an attorney early allows you to build a strong evidentiary record that supports your claim from the start. If you apply without legal guidance, you may face significant hurdles if you receive an initial denial. An attorney can help you ensure your medical evidence is complete before you submit your file.
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 Minot field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Minot field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While you can walk in for simple tasks like replacing a Social Security card, it is strongly recommended that you schedule an appointment for disability applications to ensure a representative is available to assist you.
Yes, you can initiate your application online through the official SSA website. However, you may still need to visit the Minot office to provide original documents or verify your identity in person.
You should bring a government-issued photo ID, your 15-year work history, a list of all your doctors and medications, and any recent medical records that support your disability claim.
Most appointments at the Minot office take between 45 and 90 minutes. The duration depends on the complexity of your application and the amount of documentation you need to submit.
