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Social Security Offices in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 2535 Arnold St (47203).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 59 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
59 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Columbus Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #473
Checking status…Columbus, IN 47203
2535 Arnold St, Columbus, IN 47203Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local Map
Columbus Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Columbus Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Columbus & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
Save Time
Can You Skip a Trip to a Columbus Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Columbus Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Columbus office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Columbus branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Columbus branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Columbus
#1 Closest 35.1 mi
Bloomington, IN 47403
515 W Patterson Dr
(877) 819-2594 Open →
#2 Closest 37.5 mi
Indianapolis, IN 46219
1625 N Post Rd
(866) 220-7899 Open →
#3 Closest 38.6 mi
Indianapolis, IN 46204
575 N Pennsylvania St, Rm 685
(866) 592-2812 Open →
#4 Closest 42.8 mi
Madison, IN 47250
150 Demaree Dr
(877) 692-3144 Open →
#5 Closest 47.6 mi
Indianapolis, IN 46278
6745 Network Pl
(866) 218-2309 Open →
#6 Closest 63.7 mi
New Albany, IN 47150
3700 Blackiston Blvd
(866) 331-9073 Open →
Local Coverage (59 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Columbus
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford, IN | Columbus office | 2.5 mi |
| Taylorsville, IN | Columbus office | 4.1 mi |
| Petersville, IN | Columbus office | 4.5 mi |
| Pleasant View Village, IN | Columbus office | 7.1 mi |
| Bethel Village, IN | Columbus office | 7.2 mi |
| Hope, IN | Columbus office | 7.6 mi |
| Edinburgh, IN | Columbus office | 7.7 mi |
| Walesboro, IN | Columbus office | 7.7 mi |
| Schaefer Lake, IN | Columbus office | 8.0 mi |
| Flat Rock, IN | Columbus office | 8.2 mi |
| Newbern, IN | Columbus office | 8.2 mi |
| Harrison Lake, IN | Columbus office | 8.5 mi |
| Mineral Springs, IN | Columbus office | 8.6 mi |
| Elizabethtown, IN | Columbus office | 9.3 mi |
| Waynesville, IN | Columbus office | 9.7 mi |
| Hartsville, IN | Columbus office | 10.6 mi |
| Grandview Lake, IN | Columbus office | 10.7 mi |
| Azalia, IN | Columbus office | 11.5 mi |
| Grammer, IN | Columbus office | 11.5 mi |
| Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, IN | Columbus office | 12.8 mi |
Show all 59 nearby places around Columbus (+39 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta, IN | Columbus office | 12.9 mi |
| Nineveh, IN | Columbus office | 12.9 mi |
| Amity, IN | Columbus office | 13.3 mi |
| Jonesville, IN | Columbus office | 13.4 mi |
| Prince's Lakes, IN | Columbus office | 13.4 mi |
| Geneva, IN | Columbus office | 13.5 mi |
| Burney, IN | Columbus office | 14.4 mi |
| Reddington, IN | Columbus office | 15.2 mi |
| Scipio, IN | Columbus office | 15.7 mi |
| Sardinia, IN | Columbus office | 15.8 mi |
| Milford, IN | Columbus office | 16.2 mi |
| Trafalgar, IN | Columbus office | 17.5 mi |
| Letts, IN | Columbus office | 17.6 mi |
| Westport, IN | Columbus office | 18.0 mi |
| Rockford, IN | Columbus office | 18.5 mi |
| Franklin, IN | Columbus office | 18.6 mi |
| Waldron, IN | Columbus office | 18.6 mi |
| Country Squire Lakes, IN | Columbus office | 18.7 mi |
| St. Paul, IN | Columbus office | 18.7 mi |
| Cortland, IN | Columbus office | 19.7 mi |
| Adams, IN | Columbus office | 20.0 mi |
| St. Omer, IN | Columbus office | 20.4 mi |
| Morgantown, IN | Columbus office | 21.1 mi |
| Hayden, IN | Columbus office | 21.2 mi |
| Seymour, IN | Columbus office | 21.3 mi |
| Greensburg, IN | Columbus office | 22.1 mi |
| Freetown, IN | Columbus office | 22.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge, IN | Columbus office | 23.0 mi |
| Millhousen, IN | Columbus office | 24.9 mi |
| Sandusky, IN | Columbus office | 25.0 mi |
| Brownstown, IN | Columbus office | 27.1 mi |
| Milroy, IN | Columbus office | 28.4 mi |
| Vallonia, IN | Columbus office | 30.1 mi |
| New Point, IN | Columbus office | 30.7 mi |
| Clarksburg, IN | Columbus office | 31.8 mi |
| Lake Santee, IN | Columbus office | 33.1 mi |
| Hamburg, IN | Columbus office | 35.5 mi |
| Batesville, IN | Columbus office | 36.6 mi |
| Oldenburg, IN | Columbus office | 37.4 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Columbus Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Columbus, IN?
Columbus has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 2535 Arnold St (47203).
What are the published hours for Columbus Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Columbus field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Columbus?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Bloomington, IN (35.1 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Columbus Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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