Hanover Social Security Office
198 Columbia Rd, Ste 1, Hanover, MA 02339
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Hanover Social Security office is one of 30 field offices in Massachusetts, serving Plymouth County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Hanover and 28 nearby communities, roughly 287,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Brockton, about 12 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 28
- people in service area
- 287K
- to next-nearest office
- 12 mi
- offices in Massachusetts
- 30
- county
- Plymouth County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 444-6898
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-781-829-9297
Hanover 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) 444-6898 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 Hanover office
- From Boston/logan Airport-93 south to route 3 south, exit 13, bear right to Route 53 south past Mall and Shopping Area.
- Office is on left at Inter Section of Route 53 and route 139 west (Rockland St) from Cape/cod/plymout H, route 3 north to exit 12 route 139 Marshfield/hanover.
- Continue 139 W Est, to intersection of Route 53.
- Take right on Route.
- 53.
- Continue half M Ile.
- Office is on right at intersection of Route 53 and Rockland St.
Hanover office location
Services at the Hanover Social Security office
Staff at the Hanover 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 Hanover office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hanover office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is Marshfield (25,869 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfield, MA | 5.5 mi | 25,869 |
| Scituate, MA | 7.4 mi | 19,185 |
| Pembroke, MA | 3.2 mi | 18,410 |
| Rockland, MA | 4.8 mi | 17,771 |
| Norwell, MA | 3.5 mi | 11,349 |
| Hanson, MA | 5.1 mi | 10,674 |
| Scituate (CDP), MA | 7.4 mi | 5,905 |
| North Scituate, MA | 7.4 mi | 5,372 |
| Marshfield (CDP), MA | 6 mi | 5,190 |
| North Pembroke, MA | 1.9 mi | 4,159 |
| Marshfield Hills, MA | 4.6 mi | 2,389 |
| Hanson (CDP), MA | 4.2 mi | 1,880 |
…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Hanover office
- The Hanover 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 Hanover office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 444-6898 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 444-6898 (TTY 1-781-829-9297), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Hanover, this is the closest office for about 28 surrounding communities, including North Pembroke, Pembroke, Norwell, Hanson (CDP), Marshfield Hills. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Brockton, about 12 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.