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.

Social Security Offices in Waltham, Massachusetts

1 office · 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

135 Beaver Street, Suite 120 Waltham, MA 02452 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 457-1737 View 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.

Towns served by the Waltham office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Waltham office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 13 surrounding communities, the largest is Newton (87,453 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Newton, MA	3.2 mi	87,453
Watertown Town, MA	1.8 mi	35,149
Lexington, MA	4.4 mi	34,071
Lexington (CDP), MA	4.5 mi	33,304
Belmont, MA	1.6 mi	26,838
Belmont (CDP), MA	1.7 mi	26,158
Burlington, MA	8.3 mi	25,989
Concord, MA	9.7 mi	18,184
Bedford, MA	8.8 mi	14,155
Weston, MA	5.1 mi	11,666
Lincoln, MA	6 mi	6,890
Hanscom AFB, MA	6.3 mi	2,119

…and 1 more nearby community closest to this office.

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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.