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Social Security Offices in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 215 Commerce Way, Ste 200 (03801).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 15 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
15 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Portsmouth Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #011
Checking status…Portsmouth, NH 03801
215 Commerce Way, Ste 200, Portsmouth, NH 03801Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Portsmouth Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth & 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
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Portsmouth 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 | Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
#1 Closest 26.1 mi
Haverhill, MA 01830
62 Brown St, Ste 401
(866) 964-4324 Open →
#2 Closest 33.2 mi
Saco, ME 04072
110 Main St, Suite 1450
(877) 253-4715 Open →
#3 Closest 33.3 mi
Lawrence, MA 01843
439 S Union St, Suite 106a
(877) 669-3127 Open →
#4 Closest 34.8 mi
Manchester, NH 03101
1100 Elm St, Suite 201
(866) 814-5408 Open →
#5 Closest 38.9 mi
Concord, NH 03301
70 Commercial St, Ste 100
(888) 397-9798 Open →
#6 Closest 40.0 mi
Salem, MA 01970
35 Congress St, Suite 101
(866) 248-2394 Open →
Local Coverage (15 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Portsmouth
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NH | Portsmouth office | 7.9 mi |
| Newmarket, NH | Portsmouth office | 7.9 mi |
| Dover, NH | Portsmouth office | 8.2 mi |
| Newfields, NH | Portsmouth office | 8.6 mi |
| Hampton, NH | Portsmouth office | 10.5 mi |
| Exeter, NH | Portsmouth office | 11.2 mi |
| Hampton Beach, NH | Portsmouth office | 12.3 mi |
| Somersworth, NH | Portsmouth office | 12.3 mi |
| Seabrook Beach, NH | Portsmouth office | 14.6 mi |
| Epping, NH | Portsmouth office | 16.2 mi |
| Rochester, NH | Portsmouth office | 17.1 mi |
| Milton, NH | Portsmouth office | 23.9 mi |
| Farmington, NH | Portsmouth office | 25.7 mi |
| Milton Mills, NH | Portsmouth office | 30.1 mi |
| Union, NH | Portsmouth office | 30.1 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Portsmouth Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Portsmouth, NH?
Portsmouth has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 215 Commerce Way, Ste 200 (03801).
What are the published hours for Portsmouth Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Haverhill, MA (26.1 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Portsmouth 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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