How many Social Security offices are in Providence?

Providence, Rhode Island has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence?

The closest field office outside Providence is in Pawtucket, about 4.1 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Providence 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 Providence, Rhode Island

1 office · Providence County

Providence has one Social Security field office, in Providence County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 7 nearby communities, and is one of Rhode Island's 5 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 7
people in service area: 221K
county: Providence County
to next-nearest city: 4.1 mi

The Providence office on the map

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

The Providence Social Security office

One Empire Plaza, 6th Floor Providence, RI 02903 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 402-0808 View office →

Visiting a Providence 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 Providence office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Providence office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 7 surrounding communities, the largest is Cranston (82,566 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Cranston, RI	3.1 mi	82,566
East Providence, RI	2.4 mi	46,929
North Providence, RI	3.5 mi	34,003
Johnston, RI	5.4 mi	29,534
Barrington, RI	7.9 mi	17,347
Greenville, RI	7.8 mi	9,114
Harmony, RI	10.4 mi	1,195

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Providence Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Providence?: Providence, Rhode Island has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence?: The closest field office outside Providence is in Pawtucket, about 4.1 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Providence 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.