Social Security Offices in Canton, Ohio
1 office · Stark County
Canton has one Social Security field office, in Stark County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 55 nearby communities, and is one of Ohio's 56 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 55
- people in service area
- 388K
- county
- Stark County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Canton office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Canton. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Canton Social Security office
Visiting a Canton 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 Canton office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Canton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 55 surrounding communities, the largest is Plain (53,419 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Plain, OH | 5.1 mi | 53,419 |
| Perry, OH | 4.9 mi | 28,224 |
| North Canton, OH | 5.5 mi | 17,891 |
| Canton (Township), OH | 3.1 mi | 12,353 |
| Perry Heights, OH | 4.9 mi | 8,423 |
| Osnaburg, OH | 6.6 mi | 5,454 |
| Reedurban, OH | 3 mi | 4,548 |
| Richville, OH | 6.1 mi | 2,998 |
| North Industry, OH | 4.1 mi | 1,827 |
| East Canton, OH | 5.1 mi | 1,511 |
| Meyers Lake, OH | 2.2 mi | 735 |
| Hills and Dales, OH | 4.1 mi | 249 |
…and 43 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Canton Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Canton?
- Canton, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton?
- The closest field office outside Canton is in New Philadelphia, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Canton 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.