Social Security Offices in Bangor, Maine
1 office · Penobscot County
Bangor has one Social Security field office, in Penobscot County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 168 nearby communities, and is one of Maine's 8 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 168
- people in service area
- 272K
- county
- Penobscot County
- to next-nearest city
- 45 mi
The Bangor office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Bangor. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Bangor Social Security office
Visiting a Bangor 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 Bangor office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bangor office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 168 surrounding communities, the largest is Orono (11,643 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Orono, ME | 5.6 mi | 11,643 |
| Brewer, ME | 0.8 mi | 9,636 |
| Orono (CDP), ME | 7.4 mi | 9,523 |
| Hampden, ME | 7.3 mi | 7,772 |
| Hermon, ME | 7.1 mi | 6,558 |
| Glenburn, ME | 7 mi | 4,665 |
| Hampden (CDP), ME | 5.2 mi | 4,373 |
| Orrington, ME | 8 mi | 3,786 |
| Holden, ME | 5.6 mi | 3,284 |
| Eddington, ME | 8 mi | 2,194 |
| Veazie (CDP), ME | 4.1 mi | 1,900 |
| Veazie, ME | 4.2 mi | 1,804 |
…and 156 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Bangor Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Bangor?
- Bangor, Maine has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Bangor?
- The closest field office outside Bangor is in Waterville, about 45 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Bangor 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.