Social Security Offices in Lawrence, Massachusetts
1 office ยท 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
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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Lawrence office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andover (CDP), MA | Lawrence office | 2.4 mi |
| Andover, MA | Lawrence office | 3 mi |
| North Andover, MA | Lawrence office | 3.5 mi |
| Methuen Town, MA | Lawrence office | 3.8 mi |
| Boxford, MA | Lawrence office | 6.5 mi |
| Boxford (CDP), MA | Lawrence office | 8.3 mi |
| North Reading, MA | Lawrence office | 8.6 mi |
| Wilmington, MA | Lawrence office | 8.7 mi |
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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.