Baltimore Social Security Office
1531 S Edgewood Street, Suite S, Baltimore, MD 21227
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Baltimore Social Security office is one of 23 field offices in Maryland, serving Baltimore city County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Baltimore and 7 nearby communities, roughly 124,000 people. Baltimore has more than one office, the next-closest is on 1010 Park Ave, about 3.9 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- offices in Baltimore
- 5
- nearby towns served
- 7
- people in service area
- 124K
- to next-nearest office
- 3.9 mi
- offices in Maryland
- 23
- county
- Baltimore city County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 870-6381
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Baltimore 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 (877) 870-6381 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 Baltimore office
- From I-95 take the Caton Avenue exit 50.
- Take Caton Avenue north exit 50b Tow Ard Wilkins Avenue.
- Merge onto S Caton Ave/us-1 Alt N.turn left onto Benson Avenue proceed 1/4 mile to Benson Heights Business Center and make A left.
- From I-695 take i-95n to Baltimore exit 11a and follow the Directions Above.
- The office is located behind St Agnes Hospital.
Baltimore office location
Services at the Baltimore Social Security office
Staff at the Baltimore 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 Baltimore office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Baltimore office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 7 surrounding communities, the largest is Catonsville (41,592 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD | 3.6 mi | 41,592 |
| Elkridge, MD | 4.1 mi | 21,778 |
| Arbutus, MD | 1.8 mi | 19,267 |
| Brooklyn Park, MD | 3.5 mi | 15,163 |
| Linthicum, MD | 3.9 mi | 10,116 |
| Lansdowne, MD | 1.1 mi | 8,635 |
| Baltimore Highlands, MD | 2.5 mi | 7,880 |
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Frequently asked questions about the Baltimore office
- The Baltimore 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 Baltimore office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 870-6381 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 870-6381 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Baltimore, this is the closest office for about 7 surrounding communities, including Lansdowne, Arbutus, Baltimore Highlands, Brooklyn Park, Catonsville. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- Yes, Baltimore has more than one Social Security office. The next-closest is on 1010 Park Ave, about 3.9 miles away. Every nearby office is listed on this page with its distance and a link.
- 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.