Social Security Offices in Decatur, Alabama
1 office ยท Limestone County / Morgan County
Decatur has one Social Security field office, in Limestone County / Morgan County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 10 nearby communities, and is one of Alabama's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 10
- people in service area
- 54K
- county
- Limestone County / Morgan County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Decatur office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Decatur. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Decatur Social Security office
Visiting a Decatur office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Decatur office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Decatur office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 10 surrounding communities, the largest is Athens (27,027 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Athens, AL | 15.8 mi | 27,027 |
| Hartselle, AL | 9.4 mi | 15,549 |
| Priceville, AL | 5.9 mi | 3,685 |
| Moulton, AL | 19 mi | 3,358 |
| Trinity, AL | 6 mi | 2,542 |
| Somerville, AL | 12.4 mi | 799 |
| Courtland, AL | 19.9 mi | 584 |
| North Courtland, AL | 21.1 mi | 484 |
| Hillsboro, AL | 12.9 mi | 409 |
| Mooresville, AL | 6.8 mi | 45 |
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Decatur Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Decatur?
- Decatur, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Decatur office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Decatur Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Decatur?
- The closest field office outside Decatur is in Huntsville, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Decatur office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.