Social Security Offices in Alexandria, Minnesota
1 office · Douglas County
Alexandria has one Social Security field office, in Douglas County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 182 nearby communities, and is one of Minnesota's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 182
- people in service area
- 102K
- county
- Douglas County
- to next-nearest city
- 45 mi
The Alexandria office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Alexandria. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Alexandria Social Security office
Visiting a Alexandria 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 Alexandria office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Alexandria office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 182 surrounding communities, the largest is La Grand (4,319 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| La Grand, MN | 4.4 mi | 4,319 |
| Alexandria (Township), MN | 3.6 mi | 2,989 |
| Carlos (Township), MN | 7.9 mi | 2,245 |
| Lake Mary, MN | 6.5 mi | 1,174 |
| Hudson, MN | 4.7 mi | 962 |
| Holmes City, MN | 9.4 mi | 807 |
| Moe, MN | 9.1 mi | 775 |
| Osakis (Township), MN | 8.6 mi | 692 |
| Carlos, MN | 8.5 mi | 496 |
| Garfield, MN | 7.8 mi | 347 |
| Nelson, MN | 5.6 mi | 183 |
| Forada, MN | 5 mi | 170 |
…and 170 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Alexandria Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Alexandria?
- Alexandria, Minnesota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
- The closest field office outside Alexandria is in Fergus Falls, about 45 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Alexandria 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.