Wilkes Barre, PA Social Security office at 7 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, 18702
7 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, Stegmaier Bldg, St 102, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Wilkes Barre Social Security office is one of 56 field offices in Pennsylvania, serving Luzerne County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Wilkes Barre and 75 nearby communities, roughly 224,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Scranton, about 16 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 75
- people in service area
- 224K
- to next-nearest office
- 16 mi
- offices in Pennsylvania
- 56
- county
- Luzerne County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 686-9505
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-3193
Wilkes Barre 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 (866) 686-9505 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 Wilkes Barre office
Corner of Market Street and north Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, stegmaier building.
Wilkes Barre office location
41.24208, -75.87718 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Wilkes Barre Social Security office
Staff at the Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre (Township), PA | Wilkes Barre office | 1.1 mi |
| Laurel Run, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 1.6 mi |
| Kingston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 1.7 mi |
| Ashley, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.4 mi |
| Forty Fort, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.5 mi |
| Plains, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.7 mi |
| Pringle, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.7 mi |
| Edwardsville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.8 mi |
| Larksville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.8 mi |
| Hudson, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.1 mi |
| Courtdale, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.2 mi |
| Swoyersville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.4 mi |
Show all 65 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.5 mi |
| Plains Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.6 mi |
| Hilldale, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.9 mi |
| Sugar Notch, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 4.1 mi |
| Laflin, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 4.9 mi |
| Mountain Top, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5 mi |
| Trucksville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.1 mi |
| Inkerman, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.2 mi |
| Warrior Run, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.2 mi |
| Wyoming, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.2 mi |
| Chase, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.3 mi |
| West Wyoming, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.6 mi |
| Kingston Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6 mi |
| Rice, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.2 mi |
| Shavertown, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.2 mi |
| Yatesville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.3 mi |
| Browntown, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.6 mi |
| Nanticoke, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.1 mi |
| West Nanticoke, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.3 mi |
| West Pittston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.3 mi |
| Pittston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.4 mi |
| Jenkins, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.6 mi |
| Bear Creek Village, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.7 mi |
| Dallas, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.9 mi |
| Sheatown, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.9 mi |
| Nuangola, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8 mi |
| Plymouth Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8 mi |
| Wright, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8.3 mi |
| Bear Creek, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8.4 mi |
| Misericordia University, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8.7 mi |
| Newport, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9 mi |
| Dallas Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9.1 mi |
| Lehman, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9.3 mi |
| Wanamie, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9.5 mi |
| Dennison, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 10.2 mi |
| Penn Lake Park, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 10.4 mi |
| Slocum, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 10.6 mi |
| Silkworth, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 11.1 mi |
| Glen Lyon, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 11.3 mi |
| Hunlock, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 11.9 mi |
| Pikes Creek, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 12.2 mi |
| Harveys Lake, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 12.4 mi |
| Buck, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 12.5 mi |
| Lake, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 13.3 mi |
| Northmoreland, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 13.7 mi |
| Conyngham Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 14.3 mi |
| Mocanaqua, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 15.3 mi |
| Shickshinny, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 15.5 mi |
| Noxen, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 15.6 mi |
| Kidder, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 17.3 mi |
| Noxen Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 17.8 mi |
| Fairmount, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 20.3 mi |
| Forkston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 21 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Wilkes Barre office
- The Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 686-9505 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 686-9505 (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 Wilkes Barre, this is the closest office for about 75 surrounding communities, including Georgetown, Wilkes-Barre (Township), Laurel Run, Kingston, Ashley. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Scranton, about 16 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.