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Social Security Offices Near Ottawa, OH

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Ottawa, OH?

SSA assigns all 7 ZIP codes in Ottawa, OH to the Lima Social Security Office at 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, about 20 miles away, phone (800) 223-0288, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Ottawa, OH

Straight-line distance from the center of Ottawa (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Ottawa?

SSA assigns all 7 ZIP codes in Ottawa to the Lima Social Security Office in Lima. For 2 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Ottawa
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
45830Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 4583011 miles
45848Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 4584820 miles
45853Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 4585317 miles
45856Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 45856Closest: Findlay Social Security Office, 22 miles26 miles
45864Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 45864Closest: Defiance Social Security Office, 18 miles25 miles
45875Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 4587519 miles
45877Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 4587718 miles

ZIP codes 45830, 45848, 45853, 45856, 45864, 45875 and 45877 go to the Lima Social Security Office, 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Ottawa (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Ottawa

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Lima

Lima is about 20 miles south of central Ottawa. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (45801, 45804 and 45805) to the Lima Social Security Office at 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Bluffton

Bluffton is about 12 miles southeast of central Ottawa. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 45817, to the Lima Social Security Office at 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Leipsic

Leipsic is about 7.3 miles northeast of central Ottawa. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 45856, to the Lima Social Security Office at 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Findlay Social Security Office is closer to central Leipsic (about 20 miles, against 27 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Lima Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Lima Social Security Office at (800) 223-0288, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Ottawa?

There isn't an office in Ottawa, OH itself. The closest is the Lima Social Security Office, 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, OH 45801, about 20 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Ottawa?

SSA assigns all 7 ZIP codes in Ottawa to the Lima Social Security Office in Lima. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Ottawa?

The Lima Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Ottawa?

SSA lists (800) 223-0288 for the Lima Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Ottawa?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Lima Social Security Office at (800) 223-0288 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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