How many Social Security offices are in Lawrence?

Lawrence, Massachusetts has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence?

The closest field office outside Lawrence is in Haverhill, about 7.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Lawrence 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.

Social Security Offices in Lawrence, Massachusetts

1 office · Essex County

Lawrence has one Social Security field office, in Essex County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 8 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: 8
people in service area: 178K
county: Essex County
to next-nearest city: 7.5 mi

The Lawrence office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Lawrence. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Lawrence Social Security office

439 S Union St, Suite 106a Lawrence, MA 01843 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 669-3127 View office →

Visiting a Lawrence 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 Lawrence office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lawrence office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 8 surrounding communities, the largest is Methuen Town (52,798 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Methuen Town, MA	3.8 mi	52,798
Andover, MA	3 mi	36,517
North Andover, MA	3.5 mi	30,711
Wilmington, MA	8.7 mi	23,012
North Reading, MA	8.6 mi	15,343
Andover (CDP), MA	2.4 mi	8,821
Boxford, MA	6.5 mi	8,141
Boxford (CDP), MA	8.3 mi	2,925

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Lawrence Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Lawrence?: Lawrence, Massachusetts has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence?: The closest field office outside Lawrence is in Haverhill, about 7.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Lawrence 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.