How many Social Security offices are in Hays?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Hays 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 Hays 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 Hays?

The closest field office outside Hays is in Dodge City, about 85 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Hays 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 Hays, Kansas

1 office · Ellis County

Hays has one Social Security field office, in Ellis County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 318 nearby communities, and is one of Kansas's 11 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 318
people in service area: 119K
county: Ellis County
to next-nearest city: 85 mi

The Hays office on the map

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

The Hays Social Security office

1212 E 27th St Hays, KS 67601 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 552-7176 View office →

Visiting a Hays 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 Hays office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hays office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 318 surrounding communities, the largest is Big Creek (2,136 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Big Creek, KS	3.1 mi	2,136
Victoria, KS	9.1 mi	1,149
Herzog, KS	12.9 mi	843
Victoria (Township), KS	11.3 mi	823
Lookout, KS	11.5 mi	536
Ellis (Township), KS	13.1 mi	443
Buckeye, KS	9.9 mi	433
Wheatland, KS	8.9 mi	403
Catherine, KS	11.4 mi	280
Schoenchen, KS	11.9 mi	173
Catharine, KS	5.9 mi	123
Munjor, KS	5.7 mi	76

…and 306 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Hays Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Hays?: Hays, Kansas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Hays 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 Hays 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 Hays?: The closest field office outside Hays is in Dodge City, about 85 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Hays 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.