Social Security Offices in Monroe, Louisiana
1 office · Ouachita Parish County
Monroe has one Social Security field office, in Ouachita Parish County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 29 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
- 29
- people in service area
- 78K
- county
- Ouachita Parish County
- to next-nearest city
- 30 mi
The Monroe office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Monroe. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Monroe Social Security office
Visiting a Monroe 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 Monroe office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Monroe office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 29 surrounding communities, the largest is West Monroe (12,856 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| West Monroe, LA | 3.3 mi | 12,856 |
| Claiborne, LA | 5.9 mi | 11,904 |
| Swartz, LA | 6.8 mi | 5,176 |
| Richwood, LA | 5.3 mi | 4,013 |
| Brownsville, LA | 4.5 mi | 3,718 |
| Rayville, LA | 19.9 mi | 3,283 |
| Lakeshore, LA | 3.6 mi | 2,800 |
| Bawcomville, LA | 5.9 mi | 2,150 |
| Sterlington, LA | 11.8 mi | 2,045 |
| Start, LA | 13.8 mi | 964 |
| Collinston, LA | 17.1 mi | 269 |
| Oak Ridge, LA | 19.7 mi | 124 |
…and 17 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Monroe Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Monroe?
- Monroe, Louisiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe?
- The closest field office outside Monroe is in Ruston, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Monroe 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.