How many Social Security offices are in Ft Smith?

Ft Smith, Arkansas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Ft Smith 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 Ft Smith 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 Ft Smith?

The closest field office outside Ft Smith is in Poteau, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Ft Smith 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.

Social Security Offices in Ft Smith, Arkansas

1 office

Ft Smith has one Social Security field office. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 64 nearby communities, and is one of Arkansas's 16 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 64
people in service area: 187K
to next-nearest city: 24 mi

The Ft Smith office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Ft Smith. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Ft Smith Social Security office

6801 Dallas Street Ft Smith, AR 72903 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 931-8374 View office →

Visiting a Ft Smith 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 Ft Smith office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Ft Smith office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 64 surrounding communities, the largest is Fort Smith (89,576 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Fort Smith, AR	3.3 mi	89,576
Van Buren, AR	5.8 mi	23,353
Barling, AR	3.6 mi	4,843
Pocola, AR	10.8 mi	4,342
Roland, AR	10.1 mi	3,495
Lavaca, AR	10.4 mi	2,463
Arkoma, AR	4.3 mi	1,822
Kibler, AR	8.9 mi	1,015
Bonanza, AR	8.7 mi	594
Central City, AR	6.4 mi	464
Moffett, AR	5.7 mi	33
Dora, AR	8.5 mi	23

…and 52 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Ft Smith Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Ft Smith?: Ft Smith, Arkansas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Ft Smith 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 Ft Smith 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 Ft Smith?: The closest field office outside Ft Smith is in Poteau, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Ft Smith 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.