How many Social Security offices are in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth, New Hampshire has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

The closest field office outside Portsmouth is in Haverhill, about 26 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire

1 office · Rockingham County

Portsmouth has one Social Security field office, in Rockingham County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 46 nearby communities, and is one of New Hampshire's 6 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 46
people in service area: 323K
county: Rockingham County
to next-nearest city: 26 mi

The Portsmouth office on the map

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

The Portsmouth Social Security office

215 Commerce Way, Ste 200 Portsmouth, NH 03801 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 397-9796 View office →

Visiting a Portsmouth 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.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Portsmouth office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Kittery (CDP), ME	Portsmouth office	1.2 mi
New Castle, NH	Portsmouth office	2.3 mi
South Eliot, ME	Portsmouth office	2.4 mi
Kittery Point, ME	Portsmouth office	2.5 mi
Newington, NH	Portsmouth office	3.6 mi
Rye, NH	Portsmouth office	3.6 mi
Eliot, ME	Portsmouth office	4.8 mi
Greenland, NH	Portsmouth office	5.2 mi
York Harbor, ME	Portsmouth office	6.9 mi
North Hampton, NH	Portsmouth office	7.7 mi
Durham, NH	Portsmouth office	8.6 mi
Stratham, NH	Portsmouth office	8.6 mi

Show all 46 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Newmarket CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	9 mi
Kittery, ME	Portsmouth office	9.2 mi
Durham CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	9.4 mi
Newfields CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	9.6 mi
Newmarket, NH	Portsmouth office	9.6 mi
Dover, NH	Portsmouth office	10.2 mi
York, ME	Portsmouth office	10.3 mi
Hampton, NH	Portsmouth office	10.4 mi
Cape Neddick, ME	Portsmouth office	10.5 mi
Hampton CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	10.6 mi
South Berwick, ME	Portsmouth office	10.6 mi
Rollinsford, NH	Portsmouth office	10.7 mi
Newfields, NH	Portsmouth office	11 mi
South Berwick CDP, ME	Portsmouth office	11.2 mi
Madbury, NH	Portsmouth office	11.5 mi
Exeter CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	11.7 mi
Exeter, NH	Portsmouth office	12.1 mi
Hampton Beach, NH	Portsmouth office	12.1 mi
Hampton Falls, NH	Portsmouth office	12.4 mi
Lee, NH	Portsmouth office	13 mi
Seabrook Beach, NH	Portsmouth office	13.5 mi
Ogunquit, ME	Portsmouth office	13.7 mi
Somersworth, NH	Portsmouth office	13.8 mi
Berwick CDP, ME	Portsmouth office	14.1 mi
North Berwick CDP, ME	Portsmouth office	15.6 mi
Berwick, ME	Portsmouth office	15.9 mi
Epping CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	16.3 mi
Epping, NH	Portsmouth office	16.9 mi
Barrington, NH	Portsmouth office	17.1 mi
North Berwick, ME	Portsmouth office	19 mi
Rochester, NH	Portsmouth office	19.2 mi
Lebanon, ME	Portsmouth office	23.6 mi
Farmington, NH	Portsmouth office	25.2 mi
Milton CDP, NH	Portsmouth office	25.7 mi

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Portsmouth Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Portsmouth?: Portsmouth, New Hampshire has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?: The closest field office outside Portsmouth is in Haverhill, about 26 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Portsmouth 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.