How many Social Security offices are in Lake Charles?

Lake Charles, Louisiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?

The closest field office outside Lake Charles is in Port Arthur, about 49 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 office · Calcasieu Parish County

Lake Charles has one Social Security field office, in Calcasieu Parish County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 26 nearby communities, and is one of Louisiana's 21 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 26
people in service area: 84K
county: Calcasieu Parish County
to next-nearest city: 49 mi

The Lake Charles office on the map

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

The Lake Charles Social Security office

149 W 18th St, Suite B Lake Charles, LA 70601 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 409-8431 View office →

Visiting a Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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
Westlake, LA	Lake Charles office	3.1 mi
Prien, LA	Lake Charles office	3.5 mi
Moss Bluff, LA	Lake Charles office	7 mi
Carlyss, LA	Lake Charles office	9.5 mi
Sulphur, LA	Lake Charles office	9.5 mi
Gillis, LA	Lake Charles office	11.7 mi
Iowa, LA	Lake Charles office	12.6 mi
Hackberry, LA	Lake Charles office	16.1 mi
Lacassine, LA	Lake Charles office	18 mi
Hayes, LA	Lake Charles office	19.2 mi
DeQuincy, LA	Lake Charles office	21.1 mi
Fenton, LA	Lake Charles office	21.3 mi

Show all 26 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Vinton, LA	Lake Charles office	21.5 mi
Welsh, LA	Lake Charles office	23.9 mi
Reeves, LA	Lake Charles office	24.2 mi
Oretta, LA	Lake Charles office	25.6 mi
Starks, LA	Lake Charles office	27.3 mi
Longville, LA	Lake Charles office	27.6 mi
Roanoke, LA	Lake Charles office	28.4 mi
Cameron, LA	Lake Charles office	28.8 mi
Kinder, LA	Lake Charles office	29.4 mi
Singer, LA	Lake Charles office	33.1 mi
Jennings, LA	Lake Charles office	33.7 mi
Lake Arthur, LA	Lake Charles office	34 mi
Elton, LA	Lake Charles office	36.7 mi
Oberlin, LA	Lake Charles office	39.6 mi

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Lake Charles Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Lake Charles?: Lake Charles, Louisiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?: The closest field office outside Lake Charles is in Port Arthur, about 49 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Lake Charles 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.