How many Social Security offices are in Lakewood?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

The closest field office outside Lakewood is in Cleveland, about 5.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Lakewood 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 Lakewood, Ohio

1 office · Cuyahoga County

Lakewood has one Social Security field office, in Cuyahoga County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 4 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: 4
people in service area: 88K
county: Cuyahoga County
to next-nearest city: 5.3 mi

The Lakewood office on the map

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

The Lakewood Social Security office

17513 Detroit Ave Lakewood, OH 44107 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-4389 View office →

Visiting a Lakewood 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 Lakewood office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lakewood office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 4 surrounding communities, the largest is Westlake (33,986 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Westlake, OH	5.6 mi	33,986
Rocky River, OH	1.3 mi	21,510
Fairview Park, OH	3.8 mi	17,026
Bay Village, OH	5.4 mi	15,973

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Lakewood Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Lakewood?: Lakewood, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?: The closest field office outside Lakewood is in Cleveland, about 5.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Lakewood 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.