Social Security Offices in New Orleans, Louisiana
Looking for a Social Security office in New Orleans? Below is the field office serving residents of New Orleans and surrounding communities in Louisiana, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving New Orleans, LA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the New Orleans Dwntwn 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.
New Orleans Dwntwn Social Security Office · 400 Poydras Street
Closest office for 19 ZIP codes, including Metairie. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in New Orleans
The New Orleans Dwntwn 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 New Orleans
Straight-line distance from the New Orleans Dwntwn Social Security Office. Useful when the New Orleans office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Orl West Social Security Office Terrytown, LA · 2.7 mi
- Kenner Social Security Office Kenner, LA · 12.2 mi
- St Tammany Social Security Office Lacombe, LA · 29.8 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for New Orleans 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 New Orleans
Answers built from the office records for New Orleans, LA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans Dwntwn Social Security Office at (855) 257-0984, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the New Orleans Dwntwn Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 19 ZIP codes, including Metairie. 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 New Orleans, LA?
The New Orleans Dwntwn 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 New Orleans?
the Orl West Social Security Office in Terrytown, LA (2.7 miles), the Kenner Social Security Office in Kenner, LA (12.2 miles), the St Tammany Social Security Office in Lacombe, LA (29.8 miles). Distances are straight-line from the New Orleans Dwntwn Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in New Orleans?
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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