Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
The St. George office manages 4,840 SSDI recipients as of December 2024. The 84770 ZIP code alone accounts for 705 of these recipients. While the SSDI share of 7.0% is lower than the national median of 11.3%, the office remains a vital point of contact for the $130 million in monthly benefits distributed to your community.
You can use this office to file initial SSDI applications, drop off medical evidence, verify your identity, and update your direct deposit information. This office does not make final decisions on your disability claim, as those are handled by the state DDS. Additionally, any necessary hearings are conducted by a separate Office of Hearings Operations. While you can often walk in for basic services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to ensure a representative is available to assist with your specific claim.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $130,163k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a comprehensive list of all treating physicians, including their contact information and addresses, along with any recent medical records or test results. If you have received a prior denial, bring that paperwork to help your representative understand your history. Expect your appointment to last between 45 and 90 minutes as you review your application details with a claims representative.
Avoid delays by ensuring your work history is complete and accurate for the last 15 years. Many people fail to provide recent medical records, which forces the SSA to request them and slows down your process. Do not forget to disclose all mental health conditions, as these are just as important as physical injuries. Finally, never sign any forms without reading them thoroughly to ensure all information is correct.
Should you bring an attorney?
Many people wait until they are denied to seek legal help, but an attorney can assist you at the initial application stage to ensure your evidence is properly organized. A well-prepared application creates a stronger record, which is essential if your case requires an appeal. Contact us for a free case review to understand how an attorney can support your application at St. George.
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 St. George field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The St. George 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 basic services, scheduling an appointment is highly recommended to ensure a representative is available to discuss your SSDI application. You can contact this office using the phone button below to confirm availability.
Yes, you can file your initial SSDI application online through the SSA website. However, visiting St. George in person is often necessary for ID verification or submitting specific physical documents that cannot be uploaded.
If you miss your appointment at St. George, you should contact the office immediately to reschedule. Missing an appointment can cause unnecessary delays in your application process, so it is important to communicate with the staff as soon as possible.
You should bring a valid photo ID, a 15-year work history, a list of all your doctors with their contact information, and any recent medical records. Having these items ready when you arrive at St. George helps the claims representative process your file more efficiently.
