Social Security Offices in Rockford, Illinois
1 office · Ogle County / Winnebago County
Rockford has one Social Security field office, in Ogle County / Winnebago County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 64 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
- 64
- people in service area
- 508K
- county
- Ogle County / Winnebago County
- to next-nearest city
- 28 mi
The Rockford office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Rockford. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Rockford Social Security office
Visiting a Rockford 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 Rockford office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Rockford office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 64 surrounding communities, the largest is Rockford (Township) (169,321 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford (Township), IL | 1.6 mi | 169,321 |
| Harlem, IL | 8.3 mi | 38,895 |
| Loves Park, IL | 6.5 mi | 23,293 |
| Machesney Park, IL | 5.9 mi | 22,709 |
| Cherry Valley (Township), IL | 6.8 mi | 19,167 |
| Winnebago (Township), IL | 7.4 mi | 4,944 |
| Owen, IL | 7.9 mi | 3,599 |
| Winnebago, IL | 8 mi | 2,903 |
| Cherry Valley, IL | 6.1 mi | 2,897 |
| Burritt, IL | 8.6 mi | 1,086 |
| New Milford, IL | 5.8 mi | 787 |
| Argyle, IL | 9.5 mi | 353 |
…and 52 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Rockford Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Rockford?
- Rockford, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford?
- The closest field office outside Rockford is in Freeport, about 28 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Rockford 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.