Baltimore Social Security Office
5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore, MD 21237
Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 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 15 nearby communities, roughly 212,000 people. Baltimore has more than one office, the next-closest is on 2401 Belair Rd, about 5.8 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- offices in Baltimore
- 5
- nearby towns served
- 15
- people in service area
- 212K
- to next-nearest office
- 5.8 mi
- offices in Maryland
- 23
- county
- Baltimore city County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 348-5818
- 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 (866) 348-5818 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
- 695 east take the Md-7 Philadelphia Road exit, exit 34 toward Rosedale- keep left to take the Md-7e Ramp toward White Marsh/ccbc Essex-turn Leftonto Md-7/philadelphia Rd-turn left onto Hospital drive-right turn onto parking Lot at 6820.
- Office is located in suite 100.
- Also Accessible Bymta Bus routes #4 and #55.
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 15 surrounding communities, the largest is Essex (39,307 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Essex, MD | 2.7 mi | 39,307 |
| Middle River, MD | 2.1 mi | 29,665 |
| Carney, MD | 4.1 mi | 29,624 |
| Perry Hall, MD | 4.5 mi | 27,778 |
| Rosedale, MD | 2.9 mi | 19,963 |
| Rossville, MD | 0.7 mi | 15,993 |
| Overlea, MD | 2.7 mi | 12,063 |
| Honeygo, MD | 4.3 mi | 11,558 |
| White Marsh, MD | 3.4 mi | 9,096 |
| Edgemere, MD | 7.4 mi | 8,652 |
| Bowleys Quarters, MD | 4.6 mi | 6,422 |
| Tolchester, MD | 15.3 mi | 435 |
…and 3 more nearby communities closest to this office.
Other Social Security offices near Baltimore
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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 (866) 348-5818 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 348-5818 (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 15 surrounding communities, including Rossville, Middle River, Essex, Overlea, Rosedale. 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 2401 Belair Rd, about 5.8 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.