How many Social Security offices are in Portland?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland?

The closest field office outside Portland is in Saco, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Portland 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 Portland, Maine

1 office · Cumberland County

Portland has one Social Security field office, in Cumberland County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 39 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: 39
people in service area: 223K
county: Cumberland County
to next-nearest city: 15 mi

The Portland office on the map

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

The Portland Social Security office

400 Congress St, Ste 250 Portland, ME 04101 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 319-3076 View office →

Visiting a Portland 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 Portland 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
South Portland, ME	Portland office	2.7 mi
Westbrook, ME	Portland office	4.5 mi
Falmouth (CDP), ME	Portland office	4.7 mi
Falmouth, ME	Portland office	5 mi
Falmouth Foreside, ME	Portland office	5.9 mi
Oak Hill, ME	Portland office	6 mi
Long Island, ME	Portland office	6.3 mi
Scarborough, ME	Portland office	7.2 mi
Cape Elizabeth, ME	Portland office	8 mi
Gorham (CDP), ME	Portland office	8.2 mi
Cumberland, ME	Portland office	8.4 mi
Little Falls, ME	Portland office	8.5 mi

Show all 39 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
South Windham, ME	Portland office	8.5 mi
Cumberland Center, ME	Portland office	8.9 mi
Cousins Island, ME	Portland office	9.3 mi
Gorham, ME	Portland office	9.4 mi
Littlejohn Island, ME	Portland office	9.5 mi
Yarmouth CDP, ME	Portland office	10.3 mi
Yarmouth, ME	Portland office	10.4 mi
Windham, ME	Portland office	10.7 mi
Chebeague Island, ME	Portland office	11 mi
North Yarmouth, ME	Portland office	12.4 mi
North Windham, ME	Portland office	13.9 mi
Standish CDP, ME	Portland office	14.3 mi
Gray CDP, ME	Portland office	15.2 mi
Freeport, ME	Portland office	15.5 mi
Freeport CDP, ME	Portland office	15.8 mi
Harpswell, ME	Portland office	16.1 mi
Frye Island, ME	Portland office	16.6 mi
Standish, ME	Portland office	16.8 mi
Steep Falls, ME	Portland office	20.5 mi
Phippsburg, ME	Portland office	23.3 mi
Sebago, ME	Portland office	24.1 mi
Baldwin, ME	Portland office	26 mi
Georgetown, ME	Portland office	26.3 mi
Cornish CDP, ME	Portland office	27.6 mi
Arrowsic, ME	Portland office	28 mi
Hiram, ME	Portland office	30.1 mi
Southport, ME	Portland office	32.4 mi

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Portland Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Portland?: Portland, Maine has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland?: The closest field office outside Portland is in Saco, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Portland 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.