Columbia Social Security Office
3402 Buttonwood Dr, Ste 101, Columbia, MO 65201
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Columbia Social Security office is one of 32 field offices in Missouri, serving Boone County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Columbia and 42 nearby communities, roughly 78,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Jefferson City, about 23 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 42
- people in service area
- 78K
- to next-nearest office
- 23 mi
- offices in Missouri
- 32
- county
- Boone County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 563-9108
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Columbia 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 (866) 563-9108 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 Columbia office
South on Providence Road, left on Nifong, left on Buttonwood (first Traffic light), right on Gray Oak or (from the east) west on Grindstone Parkway, right on Buttonwood, right on Gray Oak.
Columbia office location
Services at the Columbia Social Security office
Staff at the Columbia 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 Columbia office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Columbia office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 42 surrounding communities, the largest is Ashland (4,871 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland, MO | 10.4 mi | 4,871 |
| Hallsville, MO | 15.2 mi | 1,662 |
| Windsor Place, MO | 19.6 mi | 358 |
| Jamestown, MO | 13.1 mi | 330 |
| Harrisburg, MO | 17.3 mi | 280 |
| Prairie Home, MO | 15.7 mi | 267 |
| Rocheport, MO | 13.4 mi | 208 |
| Pierpont, MO | 3.6 mi | 65 |
| Lupus, MO | 8.1 mi | 31 |
| Wooldridge, MO | 10.4 mi | 29 |
| Huntsdale, MO | 7.7 mi | 28 |
| McBaine, MO | 6.6 mi | 14 |
…and 30 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Columbia office
- The Columbia 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 Columbia office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 563-9108 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 563-9108 (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 Columbia, this is the closest office for about 42 surrounding communities, including Pierpont, McBaine, Huntsdale, Lupus, Ashland. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Jefferson City, about 23 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.