Social Security Offices in Springfield, Illinois
1 office · Sangamon County
Springfield has one Social Security field office, in Sangamon County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 130 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
- 130
- people in service area
- 354K
- county
- Sangamon County
- to next-nearest city
- 39 mi
The Springfield office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Springfield. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Springfield Social Security office
Visiting a Springfield 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 Springfield office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Springfield office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 130 surrounding communities, the largest is Capital (111,563 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Capital, IL | 4.6 mi | 111,563 |
| Chatham, IL | 5.1 mi | 14,404 |
| Woodside, IL | 2.8 mi | 11,431 |
| Chatham (Township), IL | 6.5 mi | 8,403 |
| Ball, IL | 7.3 mi | 7,519 |
| Gardner, IL | 7.1 mi | 4,594 |
| Jerome, IL | 2.1 mi | 1,670 |
| Southern View, IL | 3.2 mi | 1,571 |
| Curran (Township), IL | 2.9 mi | 1,549 |
| Leland Grove, IL | 2.6 mi | 1,429 |
| Grandview, IL | 6.8 mi | 1,391 |
| Curran, IL | 3.1 mi | 210 |
…and 118 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Springfield Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Springfield?
- Springfield, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield?
- The closest field office outside Springfield is in Litchfield, about 39 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Springfield 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.