Social Security Offices in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Looking for a Social Security office in New Bedford? Below is the field office serving residents of New Bedford and surrounding communities in Massachusetts, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving New Bedford, MA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the New Bedford 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 Bedford Social Security Office · 53 North 6th Street
Closest office for 15 ZIP codes, including Acushnet, Cuttyhunk, East Freetown, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, North Dartmouth. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in New Bedford
The New Bedford 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 Bedford
Straight-line distance from the New Bedford Social Security Office. Useful when the New Bedford office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Fall River Social Security Office Fall River, MA · 12.7 mi
- Falmouth Social Security Office East Falmouth, MA · 16.4 mi
- Taunton Social Security Office Taunton, MA · 20 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for New Bedford 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 Bedford
Answers built from the office records for New Bedford, MA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in New Bedford?
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 Bedford Social Security Office at (866) 964-7413, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the New Bedford Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 15 ZIP codes, including Acushnet, Cuttyhunk, East Freetown, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett. 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 New Bedford, MA?
The New Bedford 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 Bedford?
the Fall River Social Security Office in Fall River, MA (12.7 miles), the Falmouth Social Security Office in East Falmouth, MA (16.4 miles), the Taunton Social Security Office in Taunton, MA (20 miles). Distances are straight-line from the New Bedford Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in New Bedford?
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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