How to Contact the Supreme Court of the United States

You can reach the Supreme Court of the United States by post or by telephone. The Court sits in Washington, DC, and its main switchboard is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. There is no public comment phone line, so pick the right office before you call.

• The address: Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20543.
• The main telephone number: 202-479-3000.
• The deaf or hard of hearing line: 202-479-3472.
• The Public Information Office number for time-sensitive media inquiries: 202-479-3211 (reporters press 1).
• Other useful numbers: Clerk's Office 202-479-3011, Visitor Information Line 202-479-3030, Opinion Announcements 202-479-3360.

1. For a general, non-urgent question, use the Public Information Office. You can send it by U.S. Mail to Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20543, or use the contact form on the Court's Contact Public Information Office page at supremecourt.gov/contact/contact_pio.aspx.
2. For a time-sensitive media inquiry or an urgent question, call the Public Information Office on 202-479-3211. Reporters should press 1.
3. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use 202-479-3472.
4. For anything else, call the main switchboard on 202-479-3000, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
5. For technical questions about the website, or to report a problem with it, email the Webmaster using the link on the Court's Contact Us page at supremecourt.gov/contact/contactus.aspx.
6. If you would rather write, post your letter to the Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20543.

• The Supreme Court does not have a public comment phone line. Do not call the switchboard to leave an opinion on a case or a ruling.
• The switchboard and the deaf or hard of hearing line run Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
• The Public Information Office handles time-sensitive media inquiries and urgent questions on 202-479-3211. Reporters press 1.
• General questions that are not time sensitive go to the Public Information Office, by U.S. Mail or through its contact form.
• When you use the Public Information Office contact form, all fields are required. For privacy, do not include any personal information in your message.

Can I phone the Supreme Court to complain about a ruling? No. The Supreme Court does not have a public comment phone line. Use the main switchboard only for general contact, or write to the Court by post.

What number do I call for a media deadline? Call the Public Information Office on 202-479-3211. Reporters should press 1.

How do I reach the Court if I am deaf or hard of hearing? Use the dedicated line on 202-479-3472, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Can I report a problem with the Court's website? Yes. Email the Webmaster using the link on the Contact Us page at supremecourt.gov/contact/contactus.aspx.