Social Security Offices in Topeka, Kansas
1 office · Shawnee County
Topeka has one Social Security field office, in Shawnee County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 116 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
- 116
- people in service area
- 140K
- county
- Shawnee County
- to next-nearest city
- 26 mi
The Topeka office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Topeka. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Topeka Social Security office
Visiting a Topeka 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 Topeka office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Topeka office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 116 surrounding communities, the largest is Soldier (15,112 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier, KS | 8.8 mi | 15,112 |
| Mission, KS | 4.1 mi | 10,068 |
| Auburn (Township), KS | 10.7 mi | 3,295 |
| Silver Lake (Township), KS | 5.8 mi | 1,910 |
| Dover, KS | 7.4 mi | 1,689 |
| Menoken, KS | 5.5 mi | 1,628 |
| Silver Lake, KS | 5.8 mi | 1,337 |
| Auburn, KS | 10.8 mi | 1,259 |
| Grove, KS | 9.1 mi | 742 |
| Topeka (Township), KS | 8 mi | 723 |
| Tecumseh, KS | 10.2 mi | 369 |
| Willard, KS | 9.7 mi | 74 |
…and 104 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Topeka Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Topeka?
- Topeka, Kansas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Topeka 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 Topeka 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 Topeka?
- The closest field office outside Topeka is in Lawrence, about 26 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Topeka 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.