Social Security Offices in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
1 office · Worcester County
Fitchburg has one Social Security field office, in Worcester County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 23 nearby communities, and is one of Massachusetts's 30 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 23
- people in service area
- 136K
- county
- Worcester County
- to next-nearest city
- 9.6 mi
The Fitchburg office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Fitchburg. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Fitchburg Social Security office
Visiting a Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Fitchburg office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 23 surrounding communities, the largest is Leominster (43,613 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Leominster, MA | 4.8 mi | 43,613 |
| Lunenburg, MA | 4.3 mi | 11,816 |
| Townsend, MA | 7.2 mi | 8,983 |
| Lancaster, MA | 9.7 mi | 8,455 |
| Sterling, MA | 9.7 mi | 8,152 |
| Shirley, MA | 8.4 mi | 7,279 |
| Ashby, MA | 6.4 mi | 3,170 |
| Ayer (CDP), MA | 11.1 mi | 2,551 |
| Devens, MA | 10.1 mi | 2,007 |
| Shirley (CDP), MA | 8.4 mi | 1,716 |
| Lunenburg (CDP), MA | 4.1 mi | 1,593 |
| Townsend (CDP), MA | 7.5 mi | 1,276 |
…and 11 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Fitchburg Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Fitchburg?
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg?
- The closest field office outside Fitchburg is in Gardner, about 9.6 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Fitchburg 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.