Worst SS office I have ever been to! The security was ridiculous to the extent they went to check peoples belongings. Never been to an office in FL with that much crazy security! I tried calling to make an appointment, but they either wouldn't answer or call me back. Went into the office waited an hour before my number was called. Then the person at the window said, "i can't help you, only so and so can. Have a seat they will call you by name." Sat down waited another 2 hours and still nothing! Walked up to a window and explained my situation the guy was very friendly. He looked into it and said it'll be at least 20 more mins before so and so gets to you. I explained I couldn't wait any longer. He talked to someone and they took all my paperwork, but still no one had returned my calls! Went to the other office by the airport only waited 45 mins and everyone was so much more friendly and helpful!
sit right in front of TV monitor to ensure you don't miss your number.
The line is atrocious. Workers cannot spell your information out, you always have to check them. The waiting area outside is under constant sun rays and is hot.
& a book
The Secoial Security Offic in Tampa is a joke, you can't call to make an appointment to see anyone. Your call is sent to the main 800 number. when you go into there office not only do you wait for hours to see someone, but they are so rude. They give you a hard time about food or water coming in, but many of us are on medications which have to be taken with food. Just not right, and if you are in a wheelchair or have a power scooter there in no place to put to sit and wait
Leave bags, purses etc in the car. Makes security check faster
Print, complete, bring form ss-5 (name change) to your visit.
Bring your necessary documents, form of ID,
I arrived on time for my appointment, and I checked-in and received a receipt with a number..After waiting for 30 minutes, I informed an employee at one of the windows that I had an appointment at 12:15 and I asked if they knew when I'd be seen;.The person at the window repeated three times,"You cannot ask questions at the window." I waited another 30 minutes before going to security and telling them that it was an hour past my appointment and I was still waiting. The guard told me to go sit down and be patient. I waited another hour when someone finally sat behind the information desk for the first time since I had arrived at 12:15 pm. I went to him, and he acknowledged that something was wrong. He talked with one of the clerks at a window. I was finally seen at 2:45. Horrible experience. Despite the fact that I had made an appointment for a specific time, I sat for two hours and no one would listen to me or help me!
Posted 10/5/2017. Recently married and went for a name change. I read the the reviews here and called the 1800 # (55 min wait). I arrived at the SS office at 8:25AM, seated in the lobby at 8:55AM, and ticket called at 9:05AM.
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