Iowa Field Office #697 Independent Directory Checking status…
Fort Dodge, IA Social Security office at 2315 2nd Ave N, 50501
The Fort Dodge Social Security office at 2315 2nd Ave N is one of 17 field offices in Iowa and 1,182 nationwide.
Closest listed SSA office for Fort Dodge and 98 nearby towns. Next-nearest office: Mason City (64.1 mi).
Area Served
98 Towns Next Closest
64.1 mi Weekly Hours
35 hrs IA Offices
1 of 17 Weekly Schedule
Fort Dodge office hours
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 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 & 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 the Fort Dodge office?
🟢 Online or Phone Replacement card · Award letter · Direct deposit
🟡 Book Appointment Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare ((866) 839-6193)
🔴 Visit with Originals First SSN card · Name change · Citizenship
| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Fort Dodge Visit Notes & 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 office visit needed unless you require an immediate stamped printout. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | No trip needed to Fort Dodge. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call (866) 839-6193 to book an appointment before visiting. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency records. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 In-Person Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original/certified marriage or court order + photo ID. |
Map & Directions
Fort Dodge office location
2315 2nd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · Open in Google Maps ↗
Checklist & Contacts
Before you visit the Fort Dodge office
1
Book Appointment First
Call (866) 839-6193 or 1-800-772-1213 before driving.
2
Unexpired Photo ID + Originals
Bring original or certified records only (no photocopies). See checklist →
3
Direct Numbers & Codes
Local: (866) 839-6193 · TTY: 1-800-325-0778 · Fax: (833) 515-0433 · Code #697
Services at the Fort Dodge Social Security office
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security offices near Fort Dodge
#1 Closest 64.1 mi
Mason City, IA 50401
625 Village Green Dr Sw
(866) 365-6708 Open →
#2 Closest 66.0 mi
Spencer, IA 51301
1610 12th Ave Sw
(866) 273-6050 Open →
#3 Closest 70.0 mi
Des Moines, IA 50309
455 Sw 5th St, Ste F
(866) 964-7583 Open →
#4 Closest 72.4 mi
Marshalltown, IA 50158
2502 S 2nd St
(877) 819-2595 Open →
#5 Closest 80.2 mi
Fairmont, MN 56031
400 S. State St, Suite 70
(877) 405-0414 Open →
Coverage Area (98 Towns)
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Address & Phone | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalville, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 5.3 mi |
| Otho, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 6.0 mi |
| Badger, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 7.4 mi |
| Moorland, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 8.1 mi |
| Duncombe, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 9.0 mi |
| Vincent, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 9.4 mi |
| Barnum, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 10.2 mi |
| Clare, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 10.6 mi |
| Lehigh, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 11.8 mi |
| Callender, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 12.1 mi |
| Thor, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 13.7 mi |
| Dakota City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 15.0 mi |
| Humboldt, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 15.1 mi |
| Knierim, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 15.2 mi |
| Somers, IA | Fort Dodge office | 2315 2nd Ave N · (866) 839-6193 | 16.2 mi |
Show all 98 nearby towns closest to the Fort Dodge office (+83 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolstock, IA | Fort Dodge office | 16.9 mi |
| Gowrie, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.1 mi |
| Harcourt, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.1 mi |
| Eagle Grove, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.3 mi |
| Dayton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.7 mi |
| Webster City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 18.0 mi |
| Rutland, IA | Fort Dodge office | 18.7 mi |
| Manson, IA | Fort Dodge office | 19.1 mi |
| Rinard, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.0 mi |
| Goldfield, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.1 mi |
| Farnhamville, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.2 mi |
| Gilmore City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.5 mi |
| Stratford, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.5 mi |
| Hardy, IA | Fort Dodge office | 21.6 mi |
| Boxholm, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.3 mi |
| Palmer, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.6 mi |
| Twin Lakes, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.7 mi |
| Kamrar, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.8 mi |
| Renwick, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.9 mi |
| Bradgate, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.1 mi |
| Paton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.2 mi |
| Stanhope, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.2 mi |
| Rockwell City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.8 mi |
| Livermore, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.9 mi |
| Pilot Mound, IA | Fort Dodge office | 25.3 mi |
| Bode, IA | Fort Dodge office | 25.6 mi |
| Lohrville, IA | Fort Dodge office | 25.8 mi |
| Pomeroy, IA | Fort Dodge office | 26.3 mi |
| Blairsburg, IA | Fort Dodge office | 26.7 mi |
| Clarion, IA | Fort Dodge office | 27.0 mi |
| Dana, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.0 mi |
| Lu Verne, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.0 mi |
| Rolfe, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.1 mi |
| St. Joseph, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.1 mi |
| Fraser, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.2 mi |
| Jolley, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.3 mi |
| Ottosen, IA | Fort Dodge office | 29.0 mi |
| Churdan, IA | Fort Dodge office | 29.2 mi |
| Pocahontas, IA | Fort Dodge office | 30.0 mi |
| Jewell Junction, IA | Fort Dodge office | 30.1 mi |
| Galt, IA | Fort Dodge office | 31.3 mi |
| Williams, IA | Fort Dodge office | 31.8 mi |
| Beaver, IA | Fort Dodge office | 32.5 mi |
| Ellsworth, IA | Fort Dodge office | 32.8 mi |
| Grand Junction, IA | Fort Dodge office | 33.1 mi |
| Ogden, IA | Fort Dodge office | 33.1 mi |
| Lake City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 33.3 mi |
| Randall, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.3 mi |
| West Bend, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.3 mi |
| Corwith, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.8 mi |
| Irvington, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.9 mi |
| Fonda, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.0 mi |
| Lanesboro, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.0 mi |
| Dows, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.3 mi |
| Jefferson, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.6 mi |
| Lytton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.9 mi |
| Yetter, IA | Fort Dodge office | 37.0 mi |
| St. Benedict, IA | Fort Dodge office | 37.4 mi |
| Popejoy, IA | Fort Dodge office | 38.0 mi |
| Scranton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 39.1 mi |
| Sexton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 39.3 mi |
| Algona, IA | Fort Dodge office | 39.4 mi |
| Alden, IA | Fort Dodge office | 40.0 mi |
| Ralston, IA | Fort Dodge office | 40.0 mi |
| Auburn, IA | Fort Dodge office | 40.5 mi |
| Lidderdale, IA | Fort Dodge office | 41.3 mi |
| Glidden, IA | Fort Dodge office | 42.3 mi |
| Sac City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 42.8 mi |
| Lake View, IA | Fort Dodge office | 46.6 mi |
| Carroll, IA | Fort Dodge office | 46.8 mi |
| Breda, IA | Fort Dodge office | 47.0 mi |
| Bayard, IA | Fort Dodge office | 49.7 mi |
| Willey, IA | Fort Dodge office | 49.7 mi |
| Wall Lake, IA | Fort Dodge office | 50.2 mi |
| Coon Rapids, IA | Fort Dodge office | 51.1 mi |
| Dedham, IA | Fort Dodge office | 53.4 mi |
| Arcadia, IA | Fort Dodge office | 53.5 mi |
| Halbur, IA | Fort Dodge office | 53.9 mi |
| Westside, IA | Fort Dodge office | 56.4 mi |
| Templeton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 56.9 mi |
| Vail, IA | Fort Dodge office | 61.3 mi |
| Manning, IA | Fort Dodge office | 61.9 mi |
| Gray, IA | Fort Dodge office | 62.3 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Fort Dodge office
What are the published hours for the Fort Dodge office?
The published schedule is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The office is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Do I need an appointment at the Fort Dodge office?
Many Social Security services require an appointment. Call the local office at (866) 839-6193 or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 before visiting.
What phone number should I call for the Fort Dodge office?
Call the local branch at (866) 839-6193, the national toll-free line at 1-800-772-1213, or TTY 1-800-325-0778.
What documents should I bring to the office?
Bring an unexpired government photo ID and original or certified documents for your task. Photocopies and notarized copies are not accepted.
Can I complete my Social Security task online?
Yes. Replacement cards, benefit verification letters, and address updates can be completed online through your official my Social Security account. Visit my Social Security at SSA.gov ↗ to start online.
Are these hours live, and is this an official SSA page?
No on both. These are published weekly hours, and SSA Office Finder is an independent directory. Verify official notices at SSA.gov ↗.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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