Duluth Social Security Office
230 W Superior St, Ste 500, Duluth, MN 55802
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Duluth Social Security office is one of 17 field offices in Minnesota, serving St. Louis County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Duluth and 53 nearby communities, roughly 54,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Superior, about 6.6 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 53
- people in service area
- 54K
- to next-nearest office
- 6.6 mi
- offices in Minnesota
- 17
- county
- St. Louis County
Phone
- Local:
- (855) 863-3560
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Duluth office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (855) 863-3560 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Duluth office
- Downtown in U.s.
- Bank Bldg at corner of Superior St and 2nd Avenue west across the Street and half block east of Holiday Mall.
Duluth office location
Services at the Duluth Social Security office
Staff at the Duluth office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Duluth office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Duluth office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 53 surrounding communities, the largest is Hermantown (10,211 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Hermantown, MN | 6.7 mi | 10,211 |
| Rice Lake, MN | 7.6 mi | 4,101 |
| Proctor, MN | 6.5 mi | 3,095 |
| Grand Lake, MN | 16.1 mi | 2,700 |
| Lakewood, MN | 9.8 mi | 2,295 |
| Canosia, MN | 10.4 mi | 2,187 |
| Duluth (Township), MN | 17 mi | 2,055 |
| Solway, MN | 12.8 mi | 2,003 |
| Gnesen, MN | 16.4 mi | 1,927 |
| Fredenberg, MN | 14.9 mi | 1,426 |
| Normanna, MN | 15.5 mi | 766 |
| Knife River, MN | 18.9 mi | 23 |
…and 41 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Duluth office
- The Duluth office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Duluth office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (855) 863-3560 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (855) 863-3560 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Duluth, this is the closest office for about 53 surrounding communities, including Proctor, Hermantown, Rice Lake, Lakewood, Canosia. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Superior, about 6.6 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.