Do I need an appointment to drop off Form W-4V at Social Security office?

I went last month to drop off medicare paperwork and they made me take an appointment even though I just wanted to hand them an envelope. So frustrating!!! Ended up waiting two weeks just for a 30 second interaction. The receptionist said something about "security protocols" but seemed like bureaucratic nonsense to me

Some offices have a drop box now that you can use without an appointment. Call your local office directly (not the main 800 number) and ask specifically about Form W-4V drop-off procedures. If they have a drop box, ask about hours it's accessible and if you need any special envelope or cover sheet. Make sure to keep a photocopy of everything you submit, and consider sending it certified mail instead if you can't get a definitive answer.

you actually CAN mail the W-4V form!!! thats what i did. just send it certified mail so u have proof they got it. took about 3 weeks to process but worked fine for me

The SSA rules don't make ANY sense!! I had to make an appointment to submit my disability paperwork but when my sister went to drop off her retirement application they let her use a dropbox?? I think it depends on which office and maybe even which security guard is working that day. THEY DON'T EVEN FOLLOW THEIR OWN RULES!!!

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I work as a benefits counselor. Here's the current policy: 1. Most field offices now have a document drop-off option that doesn't require an appointment 2. For W-4V specifically, you can use the drop box, mail it in, or fax it 3. If you use the drop box, bring your own copy and ask the security guard for a date-stamped receipt 4. Processing time for tax withholding requests is currently running 3-4 weeks If you're concerned about verification, you can check your my Social Security account online about 30 days after submission to confirm the withholding has been applied.

Just want to add my recent experience - I submitted my W-4V last month by faxing it to the number on the SSA website. Called a week later to confirm they received it (yes, sat on hold forever), and they had it in their system. Took about 3 weeks for the withholding to show up in my account. Much easier than dealing with an office visit!

my neighbor works at ssa and says they hate when people come without appointments cuz it messes up there schedule but they HAVE to take ur forms if u hand them to a person. so maybe just go and be nice but insist they take it?

Update on this topic: SSA just implemented a new national policy for W-4V forms specifically. As of May 2025, all field offices are required to accept tax withholding forms via: 1. Secure drop boxes (no appointment needed) 2. Mail 3. Fax 4. Online submission through my Social Security accounts (new feature) The online option is the fastest with processing in about 10 days. Drop box and mail take 3-4 weeks. If you haven't set up your my Social Security account, I highly recommend it for this and future needs.