Freeport, IL Social Security office at 4 E Linden St, 61032
4 E Linden St, Freeport, IL 61032
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Freeport Social Security office is one of 47 field offices in Illinois, serving Stephenson County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Freeport and 89 nearby communities, roughly 119,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Rockford, about 28 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 89
- people in service area
- 119K
- to next-nearest office
- 28 mi
- offices in Illinois
- 47
- county
- Stephenson County
Phone
- Local:
- (855) 628-1591
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-815-232-2791
Freeport office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (855) 628-1591 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Freeport office
- The Freeport office is located at 4 east Linden Street in Downtown Freeport.
- It is approximately 1 block north of the Library and next door to the Health Department.
- Handicapped and Non-Handicapped parking is available right on Site and the Ssa office is Fully Accessible.
Freeport office location
Services at the Freeport Social Security office
Staff at the Freeport office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Freeport office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport (Township), IL | Freeport office | 1.1 mi |
| Willow Lake, IL | Freeport office | 2.3 mi |
| Lancaster, IL | Freeport office | 3.6 mi |
| Harlem, IL | Freeport office | 4.6 mi |
| Silver Creek, IL | Freeport office | 4.9 mi |
| Cedarville, IL | Freeport office | 5.2 mi |
| Baileyville, IL | Freeport office | 7.3 mi |
| Ridott, IL | Freeport office | 7.5 mi |
| Dakota, IL | Freeport office | 7.8 mi |
| Buckeye, IL | Freeport office | 8 mi |
| Erin, IL | Freeport office | 8.2 mi |
| Dakota Township, IL | Freeport office | 8.9 mi |
Show all 85 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forreston Township, IL | Freeport office | 9.6 mi |
| German Valley, IL | Freeport office | 9.6 mi |
| Ridott Township, IL | Freeport office | 9.6 mi |
| Loran, IL | Freeport office | 10.3 mi |
| Rock Run, IL | Freeport office | 10.3 mi |
| Waddams, IL | Freeport office | 10.5 mi |
| Maryland, IL | Freeport office | 10.6 mi |
| Pearl City, IL | Freeport office | 10.7 mi |
| Rock City, IL | Freeport office | 11 mi |
| Lena, IL | Freeport office | 11.6 mi |
| Orangeville, IL | Freeport office | 11.6 mi |
| Shannon, IL | Freeport office | 11.8 mi |
| Forreston, IL | Freeport office | 12.3 mi |
| Kent, IL | Freeport office | 12.6 mi |
| Oneco, IL | Freeport office | 12.7 mi |
| Adeline, IL | Freeport office | 12.8 mi |
| Cherry Grove Shannon, IL | Freeport office | 13.3 mi |
| Pecatonica, IL | Freeport office | 13.4 mi |
| Davis, IL | Freeport office | 13.5 mi |
| Jefferson, IL | Freeport office | 14.4 mi |
| Rock Grove, IL | Freeport office | 14.4 mi |
| Leaf River Township, IL | Freeport office | 15.2 mi |
| Durand Township, IL | Freeport office | 15.8 mi |
| Lake Summerset, IL | Freeport office | 15.8 mi |
| Winslow, IL | Freeport office | 15.8 mi |
| Brookville, IL | Freeport office | 16.2 mi |
| Lake Carroll, IL | Freeport office | 16.2 mi |
| Leaf River, IL | Freeport office | 16.5 mi |
| Winslow Township, IL | Freeport office | 16.7 mi |
| Wards Grove, IL | Freeport office | 16.9 mi |
| Clarno, WI | Freeport office | 17.2 mi |
| Berreman, IL | Freeport office | 17.3 mi |
| Lanark, IL | Freeport office | 17.5 mi |
| Jefferson, WI | Freeport office | 17.9 mi |
| Mount Morris Township, IL | Freeport office | 18.2 mi |
| Freedom, IL | Freeport office | 18.6 mi |
| Cadiz, WI | Freeport office | 19 mi |
| Nora Township, IL | Freeport office | 19.2 mi |
| Nora, IL | Freeport office | 19.7 mi |
| Spring Grove, WI | Freeport office | 19.8 mi |
| Mount Morris, IL | Freeport office | 19.9 mi |
| Stockton, IL | Freeport office | 19.9 mi |
| Juda, WI | Freeport office | 20.8 mi |
| Browntown, WI | Freeport office | 21 mi |
| Stockton Township, IL | Freeport office | 21.5 mi |
| Pleasant Valley, IL | Freeport office | 21.7 mi |
| Wayne, WI | Freeport office | 21.8 mi |
| Salem, IL | Freeport office | 22.2 mi |
| South Wayne, WI | Freeport office | 22.7 mi |
| Rush, IL | Freeport office | 22.9 mi |
| Warren, IL | Freeport office | 23.1 mi |
| Mount Carroll, IL | Freeport office | 23.2 mi |
| Woodland, IL | Freeport office | 23.6 mi |
| Monroe Town, WI | Freeport office | 23.7 mi |
| Sylvester, WI | Freeport office | 23.7 mi |
| Warren Township, IL | Freeport office | 24.2 mi |
| Jordan, WI | Freeport office | 24.6 mi |
| Woodford, WI | Freeport office | 26.9 mi |
| Woodbine, IL | Freeport office | 27.5 mi |
| Derinda, IL | Freeport office | 27.6 mi |
| Gratiot Town, WI | Freeport office | 27.7 mi |
| Gratiot, WI | Freeport office | 28 mi |
| Apple River, IL | Freeport office | 28.1 mi |
| Wiota, WI | Freeport office | 28.1 mi |
| Thompson, IL | Freeport office | 28.4 mi |
| Apple Canyon Lake, IL | Freeport office | 28.5 mi |
| Wiota CDP, WI | Freeport office | 28.6 mi |
| Apple River Township, IL | Freeport office | 29.2 mi |
| Washington, IL | Freeport office | 29.4 mi |
| Argyle, WI | Freeport office | 30.3 mi |
| Savanna Township, IL | Freeport office | 30.8 mi |
| Savanna, IL | Freeport office | 30.9 mi |
| Lamont, WI | Freeport office | 33.8 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Freeport office
- The Freeport office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Freeport office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (855) 628-1591 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (855) 628-1591 (TTY 1-815-232-2791), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Freeport, this is the closest office for about 89 surrounding communities, including Freeport (Township), Willow Lake, Lancaster, Harlem, Silver Creek. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Rockford, about 28 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.