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Portland, ME Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Portland is at 400 Congress St, Ste 250, Social Security Administration, Portland, ME 04101. Phone: (877) 319-3076. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Portland hearing office (about 8.9 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address400 Congress St, Ste 250, Social Security Administration
Portland, ME 04101
Phone(877) 319-3076
Fax(833) 950-3575
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code001

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Portland office

SSA lists the Portland field office among the offices served by the Portland Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officePortland, ME(877) 701-2137
Average processing time8.9 mo272 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings65%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Portland Social Security office?

The Portland, ME Social Security office phone number is (877) 319-3076 and its fax is (833) 950-3575. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Portland Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Portland?

400 Congress St, Ste 250, Social Security Administration, Portland, ME 04101.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Portland office?

SSA lists the Portland field office among those served by the Portland Hearing Office (Portland, ME). Its average processing time is about 8.9 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.