Social Security Offices in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 51 Myrtle St (01608).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 19 nearby towns.
Worcester Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #036
Checking status…Worcester, MA 01608
51 Myrtle St, Worcester, MA 01608Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Worcester Social Security Office Map
Worcester 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 Worcester 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 | Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Worcester 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. |
Other Social Security Offices Near Worcester
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One Clarks Hill, Suite 101
Fitchburg, MA 01420
881 Main St 1st Floor
Gardner, MA 01440
354 Main St Ste 2
Woonsocket, RI 02895
2168 Diamond Hill Rd
Norwood, MA 02062
One Edgewater Dr, Suite 102
Waltham, MA 02452
135 Beaver St, Suite 120
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Worcester
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northborough, MA | Worcester office | 8.7 mi |
| Westborough, MA | Worcester office | 9.4 mi |
| Spencer, MA | Worcester office | 9.8 mi |
| Oxford, MA | Worcester office | 10.5 mi |
| Rutland, MA | Worcester office | 11.1 mi |
| Upton, MA | Worcester office | 11.1 mi |
| Whitinsville, MA | Worcester office | 11.7 mi |
| Clinton, MA | Worcester office | 12.6 mi |
| East Brookfield, MA | Worcester office | 13.0 mi |
| East Douglas, MA | Worcester office | 13.0 mi |
| North Brookfield, MA | Worcester office | 14.5 mi |
| Webster, MA | Worcester office | 15.2 mi |
| Brookfield, MA | Worcester office | 15.7 mi |
| Sturbridge, MA | Worcester office | 17.1 mi |
| West Brookfield, MA | Worcester office | 17.7 mi |
| Southbridge Town, MA | Worcester office | 18.2 mi |
| Fiskdale, MA | Worcester office | 18.4 mi |
| Warren, MA | Worcester office | 19.8 mi |
| Holland, MA | Worcester office | 22.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions: Worcester Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Worcester, MA?
Worcester has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 51 Myrtle St (01608).
What are the published hours for Worcester Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Worcester 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 Worcester?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Framingham, MA (20.4 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Worcester 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) ↗