Woodstock Social Security Office, IL – 2450 Lake Shore Dr, 60098
2450 LAKE SHORE DR, Woodstock, IL 60098
Woodstock Social Security Office Hours
| Day of Week | Opening Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
* All Social Security field offices are closed on official federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day). Hours shown are from the SSA DOORS dataset, last updated October 15, 2026.
Directions to Woodstock Social Security Office
SSA's directions: The office is located in The Lake Shore Business Park just off Route 14 on the south side of the street. 1/2 mile west of Northwestern Medicine Hospital.
- Serving Woodstock since
- 1936
- SSA region
- Region 5 (Chicago)
- Office type
- Social Security field office
- Time zone
- Central
Before You Visit Woodstock Social Security Office
- Book first. SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in; call (877) 405-7828 or use the online appointment questionnaire. Appointment holders are served first.
- Bring originals. Photo ID plus the originals (not photocopies) for your request; the document checklist lists them by task.
- Check online first. Replacement cards, benefit letters, direct deposit and address changes are handled at my Social Security with no visit.
- Expect screening. Federal Protective Service officers screen bags at the entrance; weapons, knives and pepper spray are not allowed inside. Take a ticket at the lobby kiosk on arrival.
Services Available at Woodstock Social Security Office
Frequently Asked Questions for Woodstock
Quick answers regarding visits, appointments, and services at the Woodstock SSA office.
Do I need an appointment at the Woodstock Social Security Office?
SSA asks you to schedule before visiting, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call this office directly at (877) 405-7828, or call the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Many tasks, including most replacement cards and benefit applications, can be completed online with no visit.
What are the operating hours for the Woodstock Social Security Office?
This office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all official federal government holidays.
Which Social Security office is closest to the Woodstock Social Security Office if it is closed?
The next closest public office is the Elgin Social Security Office at 790 FLETCHER DR, Elgin, IL, about 16.2 miles away by straight-line distance. Any field office can handle routine requests, and the "Other Social Security Offices Near Woodstock" list below has four more.
How do I get to the Woodstock Social Security Office?
SSA's own directions: The office is located in The Lake Shore Business Park just off Route 14 on the south side of the street. 1/2 mile west of Northwestern Medicine Hospital. The office address is 2450 Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098.
What is the direct telephone number for this office?
You can reach the Woodstock office directly at (877) 405-7828 (fax (833) 950-3063). If the local line is busy, you may also call the SSA national customer service hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Is this the right office for an SSN card, SSI, or Medicare?
Yes. There is no separate "SSN office" or "SSI office": Social Security number cards, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), retirement and disability (SSDI) claims, and Medicare enrollment are all handled at this SSA field office. Residents of a few metros (New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando and the Twin Cities) must use a dedicated Social Security Card Center for card-only services.
Can I apply for replacement cards or retirement benefits online instead?
Yes. In most cases, U.S. citizens can request a replacement Social Security card, apply for retirement or disability benefits, and check benefit verification letters online at ssa.gov without visiting the Woodstock office in person. SSA says the online route is the fastest way to get a replacement card; offices cannot print one on the spot.
Which towns and ZIP codes is the Woodstock Social Security Office closest to?
By straight-line distance, this office is the closest SSA office for 29 ZIP codes, including Crystal Lake, Mchenry, Cary, Fontana, Fox Lake, Garden Prairie (mainly Mchenry County, IL, Walworth County, WI, Lake County, IL). SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and any field office can handle routine requests.
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Towns and ZIP Codes Closest to the Woodstock Social Security Office
This office is the nearest SSA field office by straight-line distance for 29 ZIP codes across Mchenry County, IL, Walworth County, WI, Lake County, IL, Boone County, IL and 1 more counties. Computed from Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area centroids; SSA does not publish an official service-area map, and any field office can take routine requests.
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Lake Geneva (53147); Lake In The Hills (60156); Marengo (60152); Pell Lake (53157); Richmond (60071); Ringwood (60072); Spring Grove (60081); Twin Lakes (53181); Union (60180); Walworth (53184); Wauconda (60084); Williams Bay (53191); Wonder Lake (60097); Woodstock (60098); Zenda (53195)
Other Social Security Offices Near Woodstock
Straight-line distances from this address. Any SSA field office can handle routine requests, so a nearby office with better hours may be a good alternative.