Social Security Offices in Elgin, Illinois
1 office · Cook County / Kane County
Elgin has one Social Security field office, in Cook County / Kane County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 37 nearby communities, and is one of Illinois's 47 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 37
- people in service area
- 717K
- county
- Cook County / Kane County
- to next-nearest city
- 14 mi
The Elgin office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Elgin. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Elgin Social Security office
Visiting a Elgin 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 Elgin office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Elgin office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 37 surrounding communities, the largest is Elgin (Township) (104,102 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin (Township), IL | 2.1 mi | 104,102 |
| Hanover, IL | 7 mi | 97,879 |
| Dundee, IL | 4.3 mi | 64,329 |
| Carpentersville, IL | 6.1 mi | 37,598 |
| Rutland, IL | 5.5 mi | 27,077 |
| South Elgin, IL | 4.7 mi | 23,917 |
| Pingree Grove, IL | 4.1 mi | 10,725 |
| Plato, IL | 5.4 mi | 9,217 |
| Gilberts, IL | 3.9 mi | 8,349 |
| West Dundee, IL | 4.1 mi | 7,784 |
| Sleepy Hollow, IL | 3.3 mi | 3,183 |
| East Dundee, IL | 5.4 mi | 3,115 |
…and 25 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Elgin Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Elgin?
- Elgin, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin?
- The closest field office outside Elgin is in Bloomingdale, about 14 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Elgin 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.