Social Security Offices in East Orange, New Jersey
1 office ยท Essex County
East Orange has one Social Security field office, in Essex County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 16 nearby communities, and is one of New Jersey's 24 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 16
- people in service area
- 266K
- county
- Essex County
- to next-nearest city
- 2.9 mi
The East Orange office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in East Orange. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The East Orange Social Security office
Visiting a East Orange 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 East Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Orange, NJ | East Orange office | 0.8 mi |
| Watsessing, NJ | East Orange office | 1.4 mi |
| Ampere North, NJ | East Orange office | 1.5 mi |
| Llewellyn Park, NJ | East Orange office | 1.6 mi |
| Glen Ridge, NJ | East Orange office | 2.6 mi |
| South Orange Village, NJ | East Orange office | 2.6 mi |
| West Orange, NJ | East Orange office | 2.6 mi |
| Belleville, NJ | East Orange office | 3.5 mi |
| Pleasantdale, NJ | East Orange office | 3.5 mi |
| Maplewood, NJ | East Orange office | 3.7 mi |
| Essex Fells, NJ | East Orange office | 5 mi |
| Roseland, NJ | East Orange office | 5.2 mi |
Show all 15 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millburn, NJ | East Orange office | 5.7 mi |
| Short Hills, NJ | East Orange office | 5.7 mi |
| Livingston, NJ | East Orange office | 5.8 mi |
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East Orange Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in East Orange?
- East Orange, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the East Orange 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 East Orange 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 East Orange?
- The closest field office outside East Orange is in Newark, about 2.9 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a East Orange 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.