Social Security Offices in Merrillville, Indiana
1 office ยท Lake County
Merrillville has one Social Security field office, in Lake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 15 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
- 15
- people in service area
- 162K
- county
- Lake County
- to next-nearest city
- 9.5 mi
The Merrillville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Merrillville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Merrillville Social Security office
Visiting a Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Point, IN | Merrillville office | 4 mi |
| Winfield, IN | Merrillville office | 4.6 mi |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN | Merrillville office | 6.5 mi |
| Griffith, IN | Merrillville office | 7 mi |
| Schererville, IN | Merrillville office | 7.1 mi |
| St. John, IN | Merrillville office | 7.9 mi |
| Cedar Lake, IN | Merrillville office | 9.3 mi |
| Lake Dalecarlia, IN | Merrillville office | 10 mi |
| Hebron, IN | Merrillville office | 11.8 mi |
| Lowell, IN | Merrillville office | 13 mi |
| Shelby, IN | Merrillville office | 18.6 mi |
| De Motte, IN | Merrillville office | 19.6 mi |
Show all 15 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider, IN | Merrillville office | 20.3 mi |
| Roselawn, IN | Merrillville office | 21.4 mi |
| Rensselaer, IN | Merrillville office | 37.4 mi |
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Merrillville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Merrillville?
- Merrillville, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville?
- The closest field office outside Merrillville is in Gary, about 9.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Merrillville 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.