Social Security Offices in Fairbanks, Alaska
1 office · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
Fairbanks has one Social Security field office, in Fairbanks North Star Borough County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 103 nearby communities, and is one of Alaska's 3 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 103
- people in service area
- 98K
- county
- Fairbanks North Star Borough County
- to next-nearest city
- 259 mi
The Fairbanks office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Fairbanks. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Fairbanks Social Security office
Visiting a Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Fairbanks office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 103 surrounding communities, the largest is Badger (19,434 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Badger, AK | 5.8 mi | 19,434 |
| College, AK | 3.1 mi | 12,734 |
| Steele Creek, AK | 10 mi | 7,365 |
| Chena Ridge, AK | 10 mi | 5,863 |
| Farmers Loop, AK | 4.8 mi | 5,089 |
| Goldstream, AK | 11.8 mi | 3,315 |
| North Pole, AK | 12.2 mi | 2,285 |
| Ester, AK | 9 mi | 2,174 |
| Two Rivers, AK | 19.8 mi | 709 |
| Moose Creek, AK | 18.8 mi | 574 |
| South Van Horn, AK | 3.1 mi | 396 |
| Fox, AK | 8.7 mi | 187 |
…and 91 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Fairbanks Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Fairbanks?
- Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?
- The closest field office outside Fairbanks is in Anchorage, about 259 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Fairbanks 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.