How many Social Security offices are in Columbus?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

The closest field office outside Columbus is in Bloomington, about 35 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Columbus 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 Columbus, Indiana

1 office · Bartholomew County

Columbus has one Social Security field office, in Bartholomew County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 31 nearby communities, and is one of Indiana's 26 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 31
people in service area: 113K
county: Bartholomew County
to next-nearest city: 35 mi

The Columbus office on the map

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

The Columbus Social Security office

2535 Arnold Street Columbus, IN 47203 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 755-0990 View office →

Visiting a Columbus 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 Columbus 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
Clifford, IN	Columbus office	2.5 mi
Taylorsville, IN	Columbus office	4.2 mi
Hope, IN	Columbus office	7.5 mi
Edinburgh, IN	Columbus office	7.6 mi
Elizabethtown, IN	Columbus office	9.3 mi
Hartsville, IN	Columbus office	10.6 mi
Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, IN	Columbus office	12.4 mi
Prince's Lakes, IN	Columbus office	13.2 mi
Jonesville, IN	Columbus office	13.3 mi
Scipio, IN	Columbus office	15.4 mi
Trafalgar, IN	Columbus office	17.7 mi
Franklin, IN	Columbus office	17.9 mi

Show all 31 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Westport, IN	Columbus office	18.1 mi
Country Squire Lakes, IN	Columbus office	18.4 mi
Waldron, IN	Columbus office	18.5 mi
St Paul, IN	Columbus office	18.7 mi
Shelbyville, IN	Columbus office	19.6 mi
Seymour, IN	Columbus office	20.3 mi
Hayden, IN	Columbus office	20.4 mi
Morgantown, IN	Columbus office	21.2 mi
Greensburg, IN	Columbus office	22.8 mi
Freetown, IN	Columbus office	23 mi
Millhousen, IN	Columbus office	25 mi
Manilla, IN	Columbus office	26.6 mi
Brownstown, IN	Columbus office	27 mi
Milroy, IN	Columbus office	28.3 mi
Vallonia, IN	Columbus office	30.1 mi
New Point, IN	Columbus office	30.6 mi
Clarksburg, IN	Columbus office	31.8 mi
Lake Santee, IN	Columbus office	33.3 mi
Batesville, IN	Columbus office	36.6 mi

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Columbus Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Columbus?: Columbus, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus?: The closest field office outside Columbus is in Bloomington, about 35 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Columbus 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.