Social Security Offices in Columbia, Maryland
1 office ยท Howard County
Columbia has one Social Security field office, in Howard County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 11 nearby communities, and is one of Maryland's 23 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 11
- people in service area
- 205K
- county
- Howard County
- to next-nearest city
- 9.4 mi
The Columbia office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Columbia. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Columbia Social Security office
Visiting a Columbia 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 Columbia office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Columbia office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 11 surrounding communities, the largest is Ellicott City (73,272 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City, MD | 5.4 mi | 73,272 |
| Laurel, MD | 6.5 mi | 29,490 |
| Ilchester, MD | 5 mi | 26,873 |
| North Laurel, MD | 4.6 mi | 24,856 |
| Maryland City, MD | 6.8 mi | 17,681 |
| Jessup, MD | 3.7 mi | 10,458 |
| Scaggsville, MD | 5.4 mi | 9,948 |
| Savage, MD | 3.7 mi | 6,849 |
| Fulton, MD | 6.3 mi | 4,050 |
| Highland, MD | 7.5 mi | 1,086 |
| Lisbon, MD | 16.8 mi | 19 |
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Columbia Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Columbia?
- Columbia, Maryland has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia?
- The closest field office outside Columbia is in Baltimore, about 9.4 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Columbia 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.