Social Security Administration

Came here on a Monday morning 15 minutes prior to opening (after Thanksgiving weekend) and there were about 15 people in line waiting before me.
As others have said, be prepared to go through security. The security guards are very friendly. I make a point of smiling and saying hello to security guards (they have a tough job) and I think it helped make the process run smoothly.
Everyone I encountered was incredibly friendly and thankful that I came prepared with all the necessary documents for my name change. The security guard even congratulated me on my marriage.
All in all, I was out and finished with my transaction by 9:25 (they opened at 9:00).

I never got inside the office.
The security guards at the door told me that i could throw my mini tool in their garbage can or take it back to my car. Since I had walked to the office from NW PDX, that wasn’t an option. They said I couldn’t take it back out of the garbage when I left. I explained to the guard that the mini tool was TSA compliant and that I had flown with it. He told me that he didn’t care; it wasn’t compliant there. I asked him to look on line. He refused and told me if I was at the Federal Courthouse and argued, I’d be arrested.
When I got home, I looked on the federal government website and confirmed that the mini tool was compliant.

You can have a 5-​star experience too! Just remember– 3 easy steps
Step 1– Security! its a federal building– that means weapons check/​metal detector and NO PEPPER SPRAY allowed inside (stash it or have someone hold it for you outside, or just don’t bring any weapons or pepper spray at all) Also– don’t wear 10 pounds of jewelry then complain about having to take it all off at security. Belts/​boots/​jackets all need to be removed.
Step 2– Wait! Have something to entertain yourself that doesn’t plug your ears. Missing your number being called holds up EVERYBODY so bring a book or newspaper etc. Our visit, we waited about 10 – 15 min. Not bad at all
Step 3– Organized! Have all applications filled out, and all necessary documents ready for inspection. Bring more than you think you need and make sure IDs are current.
All in all, great experience compared to other administrative things I’ve taken care of. Donald took care of my replacement card (Change of name) as well as an application for my husbands new SS card. Security was friendly– made eye contact, and entertained some kids in the waiting room by having them doing push-​ups. From start to finish the whole process took around 25 – 30 minutes, we came in on a monday around 12pm.

My one and only visit was quite good. I walked in through a modest metal detector with 2 friendly guards. I registered and got a number. I was in and out in under an hour (more like 45 min.) and I experienced no hassles. In fact I had been dunking around on my phone when my number was called and one of the guards made an «extra“announcement of my number and woke me up,

Be prepared to spend serious quality time with the public and the air they emit from their asses. People around me were audibly farting, literally just letting them rip. The poor security guards have the worst job ever and have no answers or explanations for why the numbers in cue did NOT move for an entire hour. The guard says «Yeah, most people take the day off to come down here». That is an incredibly depressing and true reflection of the utter blatant inefficiencies in our government.

Screaning process very slow. Demeanor of security staff positive and professional. Navigating the ridiculous take a number system is rudimentary and clearly a waste of tax dollars. Engaging the ssi staff is an absolute joke. Zero professional standard. Zero engagement on a human level. Basically you are dealing with a retarded human in front of a retarded computer and your ability to navigate this nonsense is directly proportional to your ability to negotiate with small petulant children given jobs they should not have. The priority of staff is to earn a paycheck not to service the public. When entering this arena it is you agaist them and you agaisnt the government. You are alone here. Its sad. And you have now been warned. Do your research know what you want and advocate for yourself your children and your elders you will then see the system bend to your will fail to do this and suffer.
Ps crying a lot seems to help some folks.

After going though security (which was quick and easy!) I checked in at the kiosk and grabbed a number. My rear end barely hit the chair before they called my number! The gentleman at the counter was very friendly and after a few questions I was on my way, having ordered a replacement social security card. I originally drove to the Beaverton office and showed up 30 minutes prior to the door opening, there was a line of about 20 people waiting at the door, so I decided to go down to this location on Yamhill. I will never go back to the Beaverton office again!

Looked cleaner and more organized since the last time I’ve been here (circa 2009). Guards are nice and polite. Have in mind you will have to put your purse through an X-​ray machine and walk through a metal detector. If you beep, they will do a visual inspection and ask you what could be making you beep (spine rods thank-​you-​very-​much)
The number ticketing machine is easy to use.
Employees are polite, and your number comes up pretty fast, specially if you go near close time (3pm), I got there at 2.20pm and got out by 2.50pm.

Easy to find office with a couple of security guards.
I had a pretty pleasant experience here. Had to do some name changin’ and whatnot since the hitchin’…
I went online beforehand and printed out the form I needed, made sure I was taking all the necessary documents and whatnot and I must say, the woman behind the counter really appreciated it. I could tell that perhaps they’re used to dealing with some unsavory folk now and then and it was nice to see the look of relief on her face when I presented the needed documentation to her. I was in that office for a total of about 30 minutes, and half of that was just waiting for my number to get called.
If you need to go, I recommend this location, as it’s easy to find and easy to park. Also, print out your necessary documents before you go. It sure does help them out and it streamlines your errands. :)