How many Social Security offices are in Baxter?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Baxter 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 Baxter 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 Baxter?

The closest field office outside Baxter is in Saint Cloud, about 54 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Baxter 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 Baxter, Minnesota

1 office · Lac qui Parle County

Baxter has one Social Security field office, in Lac qui Parle County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 191 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: 191
people in service area: 131K
county: Lac qui Parle County
to next-nearest city: 54 mi

The Baxter office on the map

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

The Baxter Social Security office

8331 Brandon Road Baxter, MN 56425 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 331-9087 View office →

Visiting a Baxter 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 Baxter office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Baxter office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 191 surrounding communities, the largest is Brainerd (14,255 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Brainerd, MN	1.5 mi	14,255
Sylvan, MN	8.2 mi	2,953
Crow Wing, MN	4.6 mi	2,204
Lake Edward, MN	10.2 mi	2,171
Oak Lawn, MN	5 mi	1,814
Long Lake, MN	6.5 mi	1,134
Fort Ripley (Township), MN	9.8 mi	1,038
East Gull Lake, MN	7.6 mi	1,030
Maple Grove, MN	10.7 mi	733
Daggett Brook, MN	10.9 mi	561
Rosing, MN	10.9 mi	220
Merrifield, MN	8.7 mi	41

…and 179 more nearby communities closest to this office.

Browse all Minnesota offices →

Other Social Security offices near Baxter

More Social Security help

All Minnesota officesEvery field office in the state, by city. Find an office near youSort offices by distance from your location. Get an award letterProof of your benefits, online or in person. Avoid Social Security scamsWhen SSA really calls, and the red flags.

Baxter Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Baxter?: Baxter, Minnesota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Baxter 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 Baxter 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 Baxter?: The closest field office outside Baxter is in Saint Cloud, about 54 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Baxter 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.