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
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.
Towns served by the Portsmouth office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Portsmouth office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 46 surrounding communities, the largest is Durham (15,539 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NH | 8.6 mi | 15,539 |
| Stratham, NH | 8.6 mi | 7,783 |
| Eliot, NH | 4.8 mi | 6,959 |
| Rye, NH | 3.6 mi | 5,554 |
| Kittery (CDP), NH | 1.2 mi | 5,297 |
| North Hampton, NH | 7.7 mi | 4,549 |
| Greenland, NH | 5.2 mi | 4,084 |
| York Harbor, NH | 6.9 mi | 3,484 |
| South Eliot, NH | 2.4 mi | 3,047 |
| Kittery Point, NH | 2.5 mi | 1,034 |
| New Castle, NH | 2.3 mi | 999 |
| Newington, NH | 3.6 mi | 818 |
…and 34 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.