Social Security Offices in New London, Connecticut
1 office · New London County
New London has one Social Security field office, in New London County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 44 nearby communities, and is one of Connecticut's 15 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 44
- people in service area
- 323K
- county
- New London County
- to next-nearest city
- 12 mi
The New London office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in New London. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The New London Social Security office
Visiting a New London 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 New London office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the New London office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 44 surrounding communities, the largest is Groton (Town) (38,456 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Groton (Town), CT | 3.7 mi | 38,456 |
| New London (Town), CT | 0.9 mi | 27,635 |
| Waterford, CT | 2.4 mi | 19,553 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT | 3.6 mi | 9,910 |
| Groton, CT | 1.2 mi | 9,326 |
| Long Hill, CT | 2.6 mi | 4,357 |
| Niantic, CT | 5 mi | 3,083 |
| Waterford (CDP), CT | 1.8 mi | 2,922 |
| Poquonock Bridge, CT | 4 mi | 1,640 |
| Noank, CT | 5.9 mi | 1,454 |
| Gales Ferry, CT | 5.9 mi | 1,093 |
| Groton Long Point, CT | 5.3 mi | 516 |
…and 32 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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New London Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in New London?
- New London, Connecticut has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the New London 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 New London 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 New London?
- The closest field office outside New London is in Norwich, about 12 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a New London 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.