El Dorado Social Security Office
2600 W Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR 71730
Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 2026
The El Dorado Social Security office is one of 16 field offices in Arkansas, serving Union County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of El Dorado and 36 nearby communities, roughly 38,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Ruston, about 46 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 36
- people in service area
- 38K
- to next-nearest office
- 46 mi
- offices in Arkansas
- 16
- county
- Union County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 526-9254
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-870-862-8340
El Dorado office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 526-9254 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the El Dorado office
Highway 82 west (Directly in front of Stars Cinema) 2600 west Hillsboro.
El Dorado office location
Services at the El Dorado Social Security office
Staff at the El Dorado office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the El Dorado office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the El Dorado office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 36 surrounding communities, the largest is Smackover (1,613 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Smackover, AR | 11 mi | 1,613 |
| Norphlet, AR | 7.7 mi | 751 |
| Junction City, AR | 13.3 mi | 494 |
| Junction City, AR | 13.9 mi | 429 |
| Calion, AR | 12.3 mi | 424 |
| Strong, AR | 21.9 mi | 409 |
| Urbana, AR | 14.7 mi | 168 |
| Louann, AR | 13.9 mi | 149 |
| Spearsville, AR | 19.5 mi | 125 |
| Lillie, AR | 19.2 mi | 111 |
| Mount Holly, AR | 16.4 mi | 102 |
| Lawson, AR | 12.2 mi | 80 |
…and 24 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the El Dorado office
- The El Dorado office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the El Dorado office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 526-9254 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 526-9254 (TTY 1-870-862-8340), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides El Dorado, this is the closest office for about 36 surrounding communities, including Norphlet, Smackover, Lawson, Calion, Junction City. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Ruston, about 46 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.