How many Social Security offices are in Lexington?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington?

The closest field office outside Lexington is in Richmond, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Lexington 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 Lexington, Kentucky

1 office

Lexington has one Social Security field office. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 12 nearby communities, and is one of Kentucky's 25 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 12
people in service area: 442K
to next-nearest city: 23 mi

The Lexington office on the map

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

The Lexington Social Security office

2241 Buena Vista Rd, Ste 110 Lexington, KY 40505 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 530-7754 View office →

Visiting a Lexington 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 Lexington office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lexington office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 12 surrounding communities, the largest is Lexington-Fayette (321,793 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Lexington-Fayette, KY	1.8 mi	321,793
Georgetown, KY	13.5 mi	37,730
Nicholasville, KY	13.8 mi	31,490
Winchester, KY	14 mi	19,071
Paris, KY	14.9 mi	10,209
Mount Sterling, KY	26.3 mi	7,545
Cynthiana, KY	25 mi	6,361
Wilmore, KY	17.9 mi	6,027
Millersburg, KY	23.7 mi	744
North Middletown, KY	18.5 mi	603
Sharpsburg, KY	29.2 mi	366
Keene, KY	13.6 mi	102

Browse all Kentucky offices →

Other Social Security offices near Lexington

More Social Security help

All Kentucky officesEvery field office in the state, by city. Find an office near youSort offices by distance from your location. Get an award letterProof of your benefits, online or in person. Avoid Social Security scamsWhen SSA really calls, and the red flags.

Lexington Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Lexington?: Lexington, Kentucky has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington?: The closest field office outside Lexington is in Richmond, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Lexington 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.