How many Social Security offices are in Gary?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary?

The closest field office outside Gary is in Merrillville, about 9.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Gary 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 Gary, Indiana

1 office · Lake County

Gary has one Social Security field office, in Lake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 7 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: 7
people in service area: 86K
county: Lake County
to next-nearest city: 9.5 mi

The Gary office on the map

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

The Gary Social Security office

808 South Lake Street Gary, IN 46403 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 593-2911 View office →

Visiting a Gary 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 Gary office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Gary office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 7 surrounding communities, the largest is Portage (38,192 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Portage, IN	4.9 mi	38,192
Hobart, IN	4.4 mi	29,521
Lake Station, IN	2 mi	13,160
Burns Harbor, IN	7.2 mi	2,125
New Chicago, IN	2.6 mi	1,980
Ogden Dunes, IN	4.3 mi	1,169
Dune Acres, IN	10.1 mi	235

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Gary Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Gary?: Gary, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary?: The closest field office outside Gary is in Merrillville, about 9.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Gary 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.