Social Security Offices in Kent, Washington
1 office · King County
Kent has one Social Security field office, in King County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 19 nearby communities, and is one of Washington's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 19
- people in service area
- 336K
- county
- King County
- to next-nearest city
- 7.2 mi
The Kent office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Kent. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Kent Social Security office
Visiting a Kent 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 Kent office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Kent office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Federal Way (99,037 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Way, WA | 5.6 mi | 99,037 |
| Auburn, WA | 5.6 mi | 85,699 |
| Maple Valley, WA | 8.8 mi | 28,153 |
| Covington, WA | 5.6 mi | 20,787 |
| Fairwood, WA | 5.8 mi | 19,400 |
| Lakeland North, WA | 3.9 mi | 14,042 |
| Lakeland South, WA | 7.8 mi | 12,467 |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA | 7.1 mi | 11,118 |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA | 7.6 mi | 3,544 |
| Lake Holm, WA | 7.3 mi | 3,332 |
| Algona, WA | 7.3 mi | 3,241 |
| Shadow Lake, WA | 7.4 mi | 2,385 |
…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Kent Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Kent?
- Kent, Washington has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent?
- The closest field office outside Kent is in Burien, about 7.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Kent 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.