Social Security Offices in Boston, Massachusetts
Looking for a Social Security office in Boston? Below is the field office serving residents of Boston and surrounding communities in Massachusetts, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Boston, MA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Boston 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.
Boston Social Security Office · 10 Causeway Street
Closest office for 20 ZIP codes, including Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Somerville, Winthrop. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in Boston
The Boston 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 Boston
Straight-line distance from the Boston Social Security Office. Useful when the Boston office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Roxbury Social Security Office Roxbury, MA · 2.8 mi
- Malden Social Security Office Malden, MA · 4 mi
- Dorchester Social Security Office Dorchester, MA · 4.2 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Boston 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 Boston
Answers built from the office records for Boston, MA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Boston?
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 Boston Social Security Office at (866) 964-7311, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Boston Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 20 ZIP codes, including Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Somerville, Winthrop. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Massachusetts.
What are the Social Security office hours in Boston, MA?
The Boston 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 Boston?
the Roxbury Social Security Office in Roxbury, MA (2.8 miles), the Malden Social Security Office in Malden, MA (4 miles), the Dorchester Social Security Office in Dorchester, MA (4.2 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Boston Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Boston?
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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