Social Security Offices in Portage, Wisconsin
1 office · Columbia County
Portage has one Social Security field office, in Columbia County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 131 nearby communities, and is one of Wisconsin's 26 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 131
- people in service area
- 164K
- county
- Columbia County
- to next-nearest city
- 36 mi
The Portage office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Portage. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Portage Social Security office
Visiting a Portage 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 Portage office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Portage office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 131 surrounding communities, the largest is Pacific (2,795 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific, WI | 5.1 mi | 2,795 |
| Pardeeville, WI | 8.8 mi | 2,067 |
| Caledonia, WI | 7.7 mi | 1,498 |
| Lewiston, WI | 5.2 mi | 1,265 |
| Marcellon, WI | 8.6 mi | 1,144 |
| Fairfield, WI | 9 mi | 1,082 |
| Fort Winnebago, WI | 3.7 mi | 816 |
| Douglas, WI | 9 mi | 795 |
| Wyocena, WI | 9.6 mi | 728 |
| Moundville, WI | 7.7 mi | 537 |
| Briggsville, WI | 8.3 mi | 303 |
| Dekorra (CDP), WI | 7.6 mi | 105 |
…and 119 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Portage Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Portage?
- Portage, Wisconsin has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage?
- The closest field office outside Portage is in Madison, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Portage 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.