How many Social Security offices are in Defiance?

Defiance, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance?

The closest field office outside Defiance is in Auburn, about 37 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Defiance 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 Defiance, Ohio

1 office · Defiance County

Defiance has one Social Security field office, in Defiance County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 81 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: 81
people in service area: 163K
county: Defiance County
to next-nearest city: 37 mi

The Defiance office on the map

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

The Defiance Social Security office

273 Stadium Dr Defiance, OH 43512 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 600-2860 View office →

Visiting a Defiance 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 Defiance office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Defiance office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 81 surrounding communities, the largest is Defiance (Township) (13,227 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Defiance (Township), OH	4.4 mi	13,227
Noble, OH	2.5 mi	5,936
Richland, OH	3.9 mi	2,967
Highland, OH	7.3 mi	2,277
Delaware, OH	8.2 mi	2,001
Tiffin, OH	6.5 mi	1,572
Washington, OH	10.1 mi	1,531
Auglaize, OH	8.5 mi	1,393
Flatrock, OH	9.8 mi	1,213
Adams, OH	6.7 mi	874
Brunersburg, OH	1.7 mi	281
Florida, OH	7.9 mi	215

…and 69 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Defiance Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Defiance?: Defiance, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance?: The closest field office outside Defiance is in Auburn, about 37 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Defiance 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.