Social Security Offices in Dover, Delaware
Looking for a Social Security office in Dover? Below is the field office serving residents of Dover and surrounding communities in Delaware, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Dover, DE
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Dover Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Dover Social Security Office · 655 S Bay Rd
Closest office for 29 ZIP codes, including Barclay, Camden Wyoming, Cheswold, Church Hill, Clayton, Crumpton. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Located in the old Blue Hen Mall next to the Veterans Administration. The address is 655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3J, Dover, DE 19901.
Social Security office hours in Dover
The Dover Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Dover
Straight-line distance from the Dover Social Security Office. Useful when the Dover office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Bridgeton Social Security Office Bridgeton, NJ · 23.7 mi
- Georgetown, Social Security Office Georgetown, DE · 33 mi
- Rio Grande Social Security Office Rio Grande, NJ · 34.1 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Dover Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Dover
Answers built from the office records for Dover, DE.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Dover?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Dover Social Security Office at (877) 701-2141, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Dover Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 29 ZIP codes, including Barclay, Camden Wyoming, Cheswold, Church Hill, Clayton. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Delaware.
What are the Social Security office hours in Dover, DE?
The Dover Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Dover?
the Bridgeton Social Security Office in Bridgeton, NJ (23.7 miles), the Georgetown, Social Security Office in Georgetown, DE (33 miles), the Rio Grande Social Security Office in Rio Grande, NJ (34.1 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Dover Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Dover?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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