Silver Spring Social Security Office
10230 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 304, Silver Spring, MD 20903
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Silver Spring Social Security office is one of 23 field offices in Maryland, serving Montgomery County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Silver Spring and 33 nearby communities, roughly 419,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Washington, about 7.4 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 33
- people in service area
- 419K
- to next-nearest office
- 7.4 mi
- offices in Maryland
- 23
- county
- Montgomery County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 512-3848
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Silver Spring 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) 512-3848 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 Silver Spring office
- From east and west: take the Capital Beltway (I-495) to exit 28a (new Hampshire Avenue toward White Oak).
- Take A left turn at the light on Powder Mill Road (by the Exxon) and take immediate right after the Exxon to enter the building parking Lot.
- From north: travel south on new Hampshire Avenue.
- The building will be on your right and is across new Hampshire from the Hillandale Shopping Cent Er.
Silver Spring office location
Services at the Silver Spring Social Security office
Staff at the Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Silver Spring office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 33 surrounding communities, the largest is College Park (35,110 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| College Park, MD | 3.7 mi | 35,110 |
| Fairland, MD | 3.8 mi | 25,649 |
| Langley Park, MD | 2.4 mi | 19,391 |
| Takoma Park, MD | 3.5 mi | 17,462 |
| Calverton, MD | 2.9 mi | 17,034 |
| Adelphi, MD | 1.4 mi | 16,364 |
| White Oak, MD | 1.4 mi | 15,655 |
| Kemp Mill, MD | 2.4 mi | 14,812 |
| Colesville, MD | 3.8 mi | 14,397 |
| Four Corners, MD | 1.8 mi | 8,268 |
| Hillandale, MD | 0.3 mi | 4,737 |
| Burnt Mills, MD | 1.5 mi | 4,083 |
…and 21 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Silver Spring office
- The Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 512-3848 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 512-3848 (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 Silver Spring, this is the closest office for about 33 surrounding communities, including Hillandale, Adelphi, White Oak, Burnt Mills, Four Corners. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Washington, about 7.4 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- 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.