How many Social Security offices are in Waukegan?

Waukegan, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan?

The closest field office outside Waukegan is in Kenosha, about 14 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Waukegan 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.

Social Security Offices in Waukegan, Illinois

1 office · Lake County

Waukegan has one Social Security field office, in Lake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 42 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: 42
people in service area: 806K
county: Lake County
to next-nearest city: 14 mi

The Waukegan office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Waukegan. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Waukegan Social Security office

1930 N Lewis Ave Waukegan, IL 60087 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 320-0960 View office →

Visiting a Waukegan 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.

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 Waukegan 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
Waukegan (Township), IL	Waukegan office	1 mi
Beach Park, IL	Waukegan office	2.4 mi
Gurnee, IL	Waukegan office	2.6 mi
Park City, IL	Waukegan office	3.1 mi
Zion, IL	Waukegan office	4.2 mi
North Chicago, IL	Waukegan office	4.4 mi
Wadsworth, IL	Waukegan office	4.5 mi
Zion (Township), IL	Waukegan office	5 mi
Old Mill Creek, IL	Waukegan office	6.4 mi
Winthrop Harbor, IL	Waukegan office	6.5 mi
Newport, IL	Waukegan office	6.6 mi
Grandwood Park, IL	Waukegan office	6.7 mi

Show all 39 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Gages Lake, IL	Waukegan office	6.9 mi
Green Oaks, IL	Waukegan office	7.2 mi
Knollwood, IL	Waukegan office	7.2 mi
Shields, IL	Waukegan office	7.3 mi
Lake Bluff, IL	Waukegan office	7.6 mi
Third Lake, IL	Waukegan office	8 mi
Libertyville Township, IL	Waukegan office	8.5 mi
Libertyville, IL	Waukegan office	8.8 mi
Lindenhurst, IL	Waukegan office	8.8 mi
Lake Forest, IL	Waukegan office	8.9 mi
Grayslake, IL	Waukegan office	9.9 mi
Venetian Village, IL	Waukegan office	10.1 mi
Lake Villa Township, IL	Waukegan office	10.7 mi
Hainesville, IL	Waukegan office	11.2 mi
Lake Villa, IL	Waukegan office	11.3 mi
Mundelein, IL	Waukegan office	11.5 mi
Round Lake Park, IL	Waukegan office	11.5 mi
Round Lake Beach, IL	Waukegan office	12 mi
Round Lake, IL	Waukegan office	12.4 mi
Round Lake Heights, IL	Waukegan office	12.7 mi
Fremont, IL	Waukegan office	12.9 mi
Antioch, IL	Waukegan office	13.7 mi
Long Lake, IL	Waukegan office	13.9 mi
Fox Lake Hills, IL	Waukegan office	14.1 mi
Antioch Township, IL	Waukegan office	14.2 mi
Lake Catherine, IL	Waukegan office	15.5 mi
Channel Lake, IL	Waukegan office	15.7 mi

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Waukegan Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Waukegan?: Waukegan, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan?: The closest field office outside Waukegan is in Kenosha, about 14 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Waukegan 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.