Social Security Offices in Lorain, Ohio
1 office · Lorain County
Lorain has one Social Security field office, in Lorain County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 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
- 27
- people in service area
- 237K
- county
- Lorain County
- to next-nearest city
- 19 mi
The Lorain office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Lorain. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Lorain Social Security office
Visiting a Lorain 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 Lorain office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lorain office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 27 surrounding communities, the largest is Elyria (52,816 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Elyria, OH | 7.6 mi | 52,816 |
| Avon Lake, OH | 8.2 mi | 25,588 |
| Avon, OH | 7.4 mi | 25,266 |
| Amherst, OH | 5.2 mi | 12,870 |
| Vermilion, OH | 8.3 mi | 10,688 |
| Sheffield Lake, OH | 4.2 mi | 8,973 |
| Brownhelm, OH | 8.7 mi | 7,954 |
| Amherst (Township), OH | 6.1 mi | 6,548 |
| Sheffield, OH | 5.2 mi | 4,312 |
| Sheffield (Township), OH | 3.3 mi | 3,966 |
| Elyria (Township), OH | 5.1 mi | 3,252 |
| South Amherst, OH | 8.6 mi | 1,573 |
…and 15 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Lorain Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Lorain?
- Lorain, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain?
- The closest field office outside Lorain is in Lakewood, about 19 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Lorain 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.