Social Security Offices in Paterson, New Jersey
1 office · Passaic County
Paterson has one Social Security field office, in Passaic County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 31 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
- 31
- people in service area
- 414K
- county
- Passaic County
- to next-nearest city
- 4.3 mi
The Paterson office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Paterson. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Paterson Social Security office
Visiting a Paterson 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 Paterson office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Paterson office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 31 surrounding communities, the largest is Fair Lawn (35,159 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn, NJ | 2.6 mi | 35,159 |
| Elmwood Park, NJ | 2.8 mi | 21,267 |
| Hawthorne, NJ | 2.5 mi | 19,360 |
| Preakness, NJ | 3.2 mi | 18,300 |
| Woodland Park, NJ | 2.2 mi | 13,298 |
| Glen Rock, NJ | 3.8 mi | 12,064 |
| Totowa, NJ | 2.2 mi | 10,917 |
| Haledon, NJ | 1.7 mi | 8,932 |
| North Haledon, NJ | 2.9 mi | 8,866 |
| Prospect Park, NJ | 1.5 mi | 6,285 |
| Singac, NJ | 4.2 mi | 4,054 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ | 2.6 mi | 1,359 |
…and 19 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Paterson Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Paterson?
- Paterson, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Paterson?
- The closest field office outside Paterson is in Clifton, about 4.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Paterson 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.