Social Security Offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Looking for a Social Security office in Lake Charles? Below is the field office serving residents of Lake Charles and surrounding communities in Louisiana, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Lake Charles, LA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Lake Charles 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.
Lake Charles Social Security Office · 149 W 18th St
Closest office for 27 ZIP codes, including Sulphur, Bell City, Creole, Dequincy, Fenton, Hackberry. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Take Ryan Street from either I-10 or I-210 then turn west on 18th Street for .2 miles. The office is on the left.
Social Security office hours in Lake Charles
The Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
Straight-line distance from the Lake Charles Social Security Office. Useful when the Lake Charles office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Deridder Social Security Office De Ridder, LA · 43.9 mi
- Port Arthur Social Security Office Port Arthur, TX · 48.7 mi
- Beaumont Social Security Office Beaumont, TX · 58.5 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Lake Charles Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Lake Charles
Answers built from the office records for Lake Charles, LA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles Social Security Office at (877) 409-8431, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Lake Charles Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 27 ZIP codes, including Sulphur, Bell City, Creole, Dequincy, Fenton. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Louisiana.
What are the Social Security office hours in Lake Charles, LA?
The Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?
the Deridder Social Security Office in De Ridder, LA (43.9 miles), the Port Arthur Social Security Office in Port Arthur, TX (48.7 miles), the Beaumont Social Security Office in Beaumont, TX (58.5 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Lake Charles Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Lake Charles?
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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