Social Security Offices in Waukegan, Illinois
Looking for a Social Security office in Waukegan? Below is the field office serving residents of Waukegan and surrounding communities in Illinois, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Waukegan, IL
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Waukegan Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Waukegan Social Security Office · 1930 N Lewis Ave
Closest office for 17 ZIP codes, including Antioch, Grayslake, Great Lakes, Gurnee, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Located in northwest Waukegan. Take any main east/west street such as Washington or Grand to Lewis (1900 West). The office is about 1/2 mile north of Grand and 3 blocks south of Sunset on the west side of the street, next to Illinois Dept of Human Services.
Social Security office hours in Waukegan
The Waukegan Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Waukegan
Straight-line distance from the Waukegan Social Security Office. Useful when the Waukegan office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Kenosha Social Security Office Kenosha, WI · 14.8 mi
- Mount Prospect Social Security Office Mount Prospect, IL · 21.6 mi
- Mount Pleasant/racine Social Security Office Mount Pleasant, WI · 23.5 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Waukegan Residents
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Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Waukegan
Answers built from the office records for Waukegan, IL.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Waukegan?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Waukegan Social Security Office at (888) 320-0960, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Waukegan Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 17 ZIP codes, including Antioch, Grayslake, Great Lakes, Gurnee, Lake Bluff. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Illinois.
What are the Social Security office hours in Waukegan, IL?
The Waukegan Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Waukegan?
the Kenosha Social Security Office in Kenosha, WI (14.8 miles), the Mount Prospect Social Security Office in Mount Prospect, IL (21.6 miles), the Mount Pleasant/racine Social Security Office in Mount Pleasant, WI (23.5 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Waukegan Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Waukegan?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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