How many Social Security offices are in Temple?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple?

The closest field office outside Temple is in Waco, about 31 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Temple 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 Temple, Texas

1 office · Bell County

Temple has one Social Security field office, in Bell County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 nearby communities, and is one of Texas's 65 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 27
people in service area: 330K
county: Bell County
to next-nearest city: 31 mi

The Temple office on the map

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

The Temple Social Security office

511 North Main Temple, TX 76501 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 593-1341 View office →

Visiting a Temple 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 Temple office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Temple office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 27 surrounding communities, the largest is Harker Heights (33,560 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Harker Heights, TX	19 mi	33,560
Belton, TX	8.1 mi	23,845
Nolanville, TX	15.9 mi	6,249
Morgan's Point Resort, TX	8 mi	4,713
Troy, TX	7.6 mi	2,468
Salado, TX	15.9 mi	2,391
Little River-Academy, TX	8.1 mi	1,989
Bruceville-Eddy, TX	15 mi	1,426
Moody, TX	14.3 mi	1,411
Rogers, TX	13.5 mi	1,104
Holland, TX	15.9 mi	1,086
Pendleton, TX	6.5 mi	729

…and 15 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Temple Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Temple?: Temple, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple?: The closest field office outside Temple is in Waco, about 31 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Temple 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.