Social Security Offices in Waltham, Massachusetts
1 office ยท Middlesex County
Waltham has one Social Security field office, in Middlesex County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 13 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
- 13
- people in service area
- 329K
- county
- Middlesex County
- to next-nearest city
- 3.2 mi
The Waltham office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Waltham. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Waltham Social Security office
Visiting a Waltham 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 Waltham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont, MA | Waltham office | 1.6 mi |
| Belmont (CDP), MA | Waltham office | 1.7 mi |
| Watertown Town, MA | Waltham office | 1.8 mi |
| Newton, MA | Waltham office | 3.2 mi |
| Lexington, MA | Waltham office | 4.4 mi |
| Lexington (CDP), MA | Waltham office | 4.5 mi |
| Weston, MA | Waltham office | 5.1 mi |
| Lincoln, MA | Waltham office | 6 mi |
| Hanscom AFB, MA | Waltham office | 6.3 mi |
| Burlington, MA | Waltham office | 8.3 mi |
| Bedford, MA | Waltham office | 8.8 mi |
| Concord, MA | Waltham office | 9.7 mi |
Show all 13 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Concord, MA | Waltham office | 10.8 mi |
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Waltham Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Waltham?
- Waltham, Massachusetts has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Waltham 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 Waltham 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 Waltham?
- The closest field office outside Waltham is in Cambridge, about 3.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Waltham 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.