Towanda, PA Social Security office at 1 Elizabeth St, 18848
1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 1, Towanda, PA 18848
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Towanda Social Security office is one of 56 field offices in Pennsylvania, serving Bradford County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Towanda and 68 nearby communities, roughly 70,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Horseheads, about 36 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 68
- people in service area
- 70K
- to next-nearest office
- 36 mi
- offices in Pennsylvania
- 56
- county
- Bradford County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 841-6546
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Towanda office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (888) 841-6546 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Towanda office
- Important information: the office is located on the Lower level of the Progress Plaza building (intersection of Main Street (Route 220) and Veterans Bridge (route 6).
- Use parking Lot entrance located off of Main and Elizabeth Streets.
Towanda office location
Services at the Towanda Social Security office
Staff at the Towanda office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Towanda office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towanda (Township), PA | Towanda office | 2 mi |
| North Towanda, PA | Towanda office | 2.3 mi |
| Wysox, PA | Towanda office | 4.9 mi |
| Asylum, PA | Towanda office | 5.5 mi |
| Standing Stone, PA | Towanda office | 5.9 mi |
| Burlington (Township), PA | Towanda office | 6.6 mi |
| Sheshequin, PA | Towanda office | 6.9 mi |
| Monroe (Township), PA | Towanda office | 7.1 mi |
| Ulster, PA | Towanda office | 8 mi |
| Rome, PA | Towanda office | 8.4 mi |
| Burlington, PA | Towanda office | 8.6 mi |
| Rome Township, PA | Towanda office | 8.6 mi |
Show all 57 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terry, PA | Towanda office | 9.9 mi |
| Herrick, PA | Towanda office | 10.2 mi |
| Smithfield, PA | Towanda office | 10.6 mi |
| Wyalusing Township, PA | Towanda office | 10.6 mi |
| West Burlington, PA | Towanda office | 11 mi |
| New Albany, PA | Towanda office | 11.2 mi |
| Wyalusing, PA | Towanda office | 11.4 mi |
| Orwell, PA | Towanda office | 11.6 mi |
| Overton, PA | Towanda office | 12.3 mi |
| Greens Landing, PA | Towanda office | 13.1 mi |
| Litchfield, PA | Towanda office | 13.6 mi |
| Athens, PA | Towanda office | 14 mi |
| Stevens, PA | Towanda office | 14 mi |
| Granville, PA | Towanda office | 14.4 mi |
| Leraysville, PA | Towanda office | 14.5 mi |
| Athens Township, PA | Towanda office | 14.6 mi |
| Wilmot, PA | Towanda office | 14.9 mi |
| Windham, PA | Towanda office | 15 mi |
| Sayre, PA | Towanda office | 15.4 mi |
| Tuscarora, PA | Towanda office | 15.4 mi |
| Dushore, PA | Towanda office | 16.6 mi |
| Laceyville, PA | Towanda office | 16.6 mi |
| Leroy, PA | Towanda office | 16.6 mi |
| Springfield, PA | Towanda office | 16.6 mi |
| South Waverly, PA | Towanda office | 16.9 mi |
| Troy Township, PA | Towanda office | 17.5 mi |
| Braintrim, PA | Towanda office | 17.7 mi |
| Troy, PA | Towanda office | 17.9 mi |
| Nichols, NY | Towanda office | 18.3 mi |
| Elkland, PA | Towanda office | 19.4 mi |
| Nichols Town, NY | Towanda office | 19.4 mi |
| Alba, PA | Towanda office | 20.3 mi |
| Forksville, PA | Towanda office | 20.8 mi |
| Canton Township, PA | Towanda office | 21.3 mi |
| Sylvania, PA | Towanda office | 21.5 mi |
| Meshoppen Township, PA | Towanda office | 21.7 mi |
| Colley, PA | Towanda office | 21.9 mi |
| North Branch, PA | Towanda office | 22 mi |
| Canton, PA | Towanda office | 22.4 mi |
| Armenia, PA | Towanda office | 22.6 mi |
| Meshoppen, PA | Towanda office | 22.9 mi |
| Mehoopany, PA | Towanda office | 23.5 mi |
| Laporte, PA | Towanda office | 23.6 mi |
| Laporte Township, PA | Towanda office | 24.1 mi |
| Ward, PA | Towanda office | 25.9 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Towanda office
- The Towanda office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Towanda office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 841-6546 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 841-6546 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Towanda, this is the closest office for about 68 surrounding communities, including Towanda (Township), North Towanda, Monroe, Wysox, Asylum. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Horseheads, about 36 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.