Social Security Offices in Tacoma, Washington
1 office · Pierce County
Tacoma has one Social Security field office, in Pierce County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 29 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
- 29
- people in service area
- 259K
- county
- Pierce County
- to next-nearest city
- 8.7 mi
The Tacoma office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Tacoma. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Tacoma Social Security office
Visiting a Tacoma 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 Tacoma office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Tacoma office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 29 surrounding communities, the largest is Lakewood (63,331 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 3.7 mi | 63,331 |
| Parkland, WA | 4.4 mi | 37,946 |
| University Place, WA | 4 mi | 34,900 |
| Fife, WA | 5.6 mi | 10,985 |
| Midland, WA | 4.5 mi | 9,518 |
| Wollochet, WA | 6.5 mi | 7,193 |
| Fircrest, WA | 2.7 mi | 7,115 |
| Steilacoom, WA | 6.9 mi | 6,721 |
| McChord AFB, WA | 5.7 mi | 3,268 |
| Fife Heights, WA | 6.7 mi | 1,919 |
| Ruston, WA | 6.1 mi | 1,055 |
| Browns Point, WA | 6.1 mi | 961 |
…and 17 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Tacoma Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Tacoma?
- Tacoma, Washington has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
- The closest field office outside Tacoma is in Puyallup, about 8.7 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Tacoma 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.