How many Social Security offices are in Fergus Falls?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls?

The closest field office outside Fergus Falls is in Alexandria, about 45 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls, Minnesota

1 office · Otter Tail County

Fergus Falls has one Social Security field office, in Otter Tail County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 188 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: 188
people in service area: 93K
county: Otter Tail County
to next-nearest city: 45 mi

The Fergus Falls office on the map

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

The Fergus Falls Social Security office

1023 W Lincoln Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 402-0827 View office →

Visiting a Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Fergus Falls office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 188 surrounding communities, the largest is Aurdal (1,539 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Aurdal, MN	7 mi	1,539
Dane Prairie, MN	7.4 mi	883
Elizabeth (Township), MN	8.7 mi	842
Friberg, MN	10.7 mi	800
Fergus Falls (Township), MN	3.5 mi	756
Buse, MN	4.1 mi	465
Underwood, MN	10.6 mi	363
Aastad, MN	8 mi	188
Carlisle, MN	7 mi	179
Elizabeth, MN	6.9 mi	165
Orwell, MN	6 mi	148
Foxhome, MN	10.3 mi	121

…and 176 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Fergus Falls Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Fergus Falls?: Fergus Falls, Minnesota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls?: The closest field office outside Fergus Falls is in Alexandria, about 45 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Fergus Falls 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.