Social Security Offices in Independence, Missouri
1 office · Nodaway County
Independence has one Social Security field office, in Nodaway County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 50 nearby communities, and is one of Missouri's 32 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 50
- people in service area
- 282K
- county
- Nodaway County
- to next-nearest city
- 8.2 mi
The Independence office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Independence. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Independence Social Security office
Visiting a Independence 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 Independence office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Independence office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 50 surrounding communities, the largest is Lee's Summit (102,781 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, MO | 9.5 mi | 102,781 |
| Blue Springs, MO | 7.7 mi | 59,430 |
| Raytown, MO | 4.2 mi | 29,580 |
| Grain Valley, MO | 12 mi | 16,002 |
| Sugar Creek, MO | 5.8 mi | 3,219 |
| Buckner, MO | 12.8 mi | 2,920 |
| Lake Lotawana, MO | 13 mi | 2,336 |
| Lake Tapawingo, MO | 6.1 mi | 788 |
| Blue Summit, MO | 4.2 mi | 412 |
| Tarsney Lakes, MO | 13.6 mi | 261 |
| Unity Village, MO | 7.3 mi | 63 |
| River Bend, MO | 8.5 mi | 5 |
…and 38 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Independence Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Independence?
- Independence, Missouri has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence?
- The closest field office outside Independence is in Kansas City, about 8.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Independence 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.