Social Security Offices in Mount Prospect, Illinois
1 office · Cook County
Mount Prospect has one Social Security field office, in Cook County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 36 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
- 36
- people in service area
- 1.3M
- county
- Cook County
- to next-nearest city
- 11 mi
The Mount Prospect office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Mount Prospect. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Mount Prospect Social Security office
Visiting a Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Mount Prospect office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 36 surrounding communities, the largest is Wheeling (Township) (154,241 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling (Township), IL | 2.3 mi | 154,241 |
| Maine, IL | 4.5 mi | 137,650 |
| Elk Grove, IL | 4.3 mi | 93,384 |
| Northfield (Township), IL | 5.1 mi | 89,863 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 2.8 mi | 76,000 |
| Palatine, IL | 5.9 mi | 66,321 |
| Des Plaines, IL | 3.9 mi | 59,459 |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 6.2 mi | 42,794 |
| Wheeling, IL | 3.4 mi | 38,499 |
| Northbrook, IL | 6 mi | 34,587 |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 4.5 mi | 23,781 |
| Prospect Heights, IL | 1.2 mi | 15,691 |
…and 24 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Mount Prospect Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Mount Prospect?
- Mount Prospect, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect?
- The closest field office outside Mount Prospect is in Chicago, about 11 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Mount Prospect 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.