Social Security Offices in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1 office · Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa has one Social Security field office, in Tuscaloosa County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 15 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
- 15
- people in service area
- 58K
- county
- Tuscaloosa County
- to next-nearest city
- 34 mi
The Tuscaloosa office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Tuscaloosa. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Tuscaloosa Social Security office
Visiting a Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Tuscaloosa office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 15 surrounding communities, the largest is Northport (31,009 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Northport, AL | 1.5 mi | 31,009 |
| Holt, AL | 4.8 mi | 4,358 |
| Cottondale, AL | 6.6 mi | 3,325 |
| Moundville, AL | 15.2 mi | 3,072 |
| Brent, AL | 29.8 mi | 2,977 |
| Eutaw, AL | 31.7 mi | 2,859 |
| Brookwood, AL | 14.4 mi | 2,473 |
| Coaling, AL | 13.3 mi | 2,010 |
| Gordo, AL | 21 mi | 1,612 |
| Coker, AL | 7.6 mi | 888 |
| Akron, AL | 25.3 mi | 226 |
| Union, AL | 25.5 mi | 176 |
…and 3 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Tuscaloosa Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Tuscaloosa?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
- The closest field office outside Tuscaloosa is in Bessemer, about 34 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Tuscaloosa 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.