Rockford, IL Social Security office at 502 E Jefferson St, 61107
502 E Jefferson St, Rockford, IL 61107
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Rockford Social Security office is one of 47 field offices in Illinois, serving Ogle County / Winnebago County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Rockford and 64 nearby communities, roughly 508,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Freeport, about 28 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 64
- people in service area
- 508K
- to next-nearest office
- 28 mi
- offices in Illinois
- 47
- county
- Ogle County / Winnebago County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 628-6570
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-815-987-4215
Rockford 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 (877) 628-6570 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 Rockford office
The office is located at the corner of east Jefferson and north second Streets, two blocks east of the Rock River and two blocks north of State Street (Business 20).
Rockford office location
Services at the Rockford Social Security office
Staff at the Rockford 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 Rockford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford (Township), IL | Rockford office | 1.6 mi |
| New Milford, IL | Rockford office | 5.8 mi |
| Machesney Park, IL | Rockford office | 5.9 mi |
| Cherry Valley, IL | Rockford office | 6.1 mi |
| Loves Park, IL | Rockford office | 6.5 mi |
| Cherry Valley (Township), IL | Rockford office | 6.8 mi |
| Winnebago (Township), IL | Rockford office | 7.4 mi |
| Owen, IL | Rockford office | 7.9 mi |
| Winnebago, IL | Rockford office | 8 mi |
| Burritt, IL | Rockford office | 8.6 mi |
| Argyle, IL | Rockford office | 9.5 mi |
| Belvidere Township, IL | Rockford office | 10 mi |
Show all 58 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake Village, IL | Rockford office | 10.6 mi |
| Roscoe, IL | Rockford office | 10.7 mi |
| Flora, IL | Rockford office | 10.9 mi |
| Byron Township, IL | Rockford office | 11.6 mi |
| Davis Junction, IL | Rockford office | 11.6 mi |
| Caledonia Township, IL | Rockford office | 11.7 mi |
| Caledonia, IL | Rockford office | 12 mi |
| Monroe, IL | Rockford office | 12.2 mi |
| Stillman Valley, IL | Rockford office | 12.2 mi |
| Belvidere, IL | Rockford office | 12.3 mi |
| Timberlane, IL | Rockford office | 12.3 mi |
| Monroe Center, IL | Rockford office | 12.6 mi |
| Rockton, IL | Rockford office | 12.7 mi |
| Rockton Township, IL | Rockford office | 12.7 mi |
| Candlewick Lake, IL | Rockford office | 12.8 mi |
| Byron, IL | Rockford office | 13.2 mi |
| Pecatonica Township, IL | Rockford office | 13.3 mi |
| Roscoe Township, IL | Rockford office | 13.3 mi |
| Holcomb, IL | Rockford office | 14.2 mi |
| Franklin, IL | Rockford office | 15.1 mi |
| Poplar Grove, IL | Rockford office | 15.1 mi |
| Poplar Grove Township, IL | Rockford office | 15.1 mi |
| Shirland, IL | Rockford office | 15.3 mi |
| Manchester, IL | Rockford office | 15.7 mi |
| Bonus, IL | Rockford office | 17 mi |
| Durand, IL | Rockford office | 17.1 mi |
| Kirkland, IL | Rockford office | 17.1 mi |
| Spring, IL | Rockford office | 17.5 mi |
| White Rock, IL | Rockford office | 17.7 mi |
| Rockvale, IL | Rockford office | 18.2 mi |
| Kings, IL | Rockford office | 18.4 mi |
| Laona, IL | Rockford office | 18.9 mi |
| Kingston Township, IL | Rockford office | 19.7 mi |
| South Grove, IL | Rockford office | 20.2 mi |
| Leroy, IL | Rockford office | 20.7 mi |
| Pine Rock, IL | Rockford office | 21.2 mi |
| Oregon, IL | Rockford office | 21.7 mi |
| Hillcrest, IL | Rockford office | 22 mi |
| Dement, IL | Rockford office | 23 mi |
| Flagg, IL | Rockford office | 23.1 mi |
| Creston, IL | Rockford office | 24.2 mi |
| Rochelle, IL | Rockford office | 24.2 mi |
| Malta Township, IL | Rockford office | 25.5 mi |
| Malta, IL | Rockford office | 26.2 mi |
| Steward, IL | Rockford office | 29.3 mi |
| Alto, IL | Rockford office | 29.8 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Rockford office
- The Rockford 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 Rockford office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 628-6570 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 628-6570 (TTY 1-815-987-4215), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Rockford, this is the closest office for about 64 surrounding communities, including Rockford (Township), New Milford, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley, Loves Park. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Freeport, 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.