Social Security Offices in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 881 Main St 1st Floor (01420).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 9 nearby towns.
Fitchburg Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #040
Checking status…Fitchburg, MA 01420
881 Main St 1st Floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Fitchburg 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
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Fitchburg 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 | Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Fitchburg 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. |
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354 Main St Ste 2
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151 Warren St, Ste 300
Framingham, MA 01702
One Clarks Hill, Suite 101
Manchester, NH 03101
1100 Elm St, Suite 201
Waltham, MA 02452
135 Beaver St, Suite 120
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Fitchburg
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg, MA | Fitchburg office | 4.0 mi |
| Leominster, MA | Fitchburg office | 4.9 mi |
| Shirley, MA | Fitchburg office | 7.8 mi |
| Townsend, MA | Fitchburg office | 7.9 mi |
| Devens, MA | Fitchburg office | 10.2 mi |
| Ayer, MA | Fitchburg office | 11.3 mi |
| South Lancaster, MA | Fitchburg office | 11.7 mi |
| Groton, MA | Fitchburg office | 12.3 mi |
| Pepperell, MA | Fitchburg office | 12.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions: Fitchburg Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Fitchburg, MA?
Fitchburg has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 881 Main St 1st Floor (01420).
What are the published hours for Fitchburg Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Gardner, MA (9.6 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Fitchburg 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.
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