Social Security Offices in Towson, Maryland
1 office ยท Baltimore County
Towson has one Social Security field office, in Baltimore County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 6 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
- 6
- people in service area
- 87K
- county
- Baltimore County
- to next-nearest city
- 6.0 mi
The Towson office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Towson. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Towson Social Security office
Visiting a Towson 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 Towson office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Towson office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 6 surrounding communities, the largest is Parkville (30,459 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Parkville, MD | 3.9 mi | 30,459 |
| Cockeysville, MD | 5.9 mi | 22,602 |
| Mays Chapel, MD | 3.2 mi | 12,229 |
| Timonium, MD | 2.5 mi | 10,642 |
| Lutherville, MD | 1.8 mi | 6,715 |
| Hampton, MD | 1.8 mi | 4,706 |
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Towson Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Towson?
- Towson, Maryland has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Towson 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 Towson 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 Towson?
- The closest field office outside Towson is in Baltimore, about 6.0 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Towson 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.