Social Security Offices in Charleston, South Carolina
Looking for a Social Security office in Charleston? Below is the field office serving residents of Charleston and surrounding communities in South Carolina, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Charleston, SC
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Charleston 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.
Charleston Social Security Office · 1463 Tobias Gadson Blvd
Closest office for 36 ZIP codes, including Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, Awendaw, Bonneau, Charleston Afb. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Open 9 am to 4 pm M-F, Parking is limited.
Social Security office hours in Charleston
The Charleston 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 Charleston
Straight-line distance from the Charleston Social Security Office. Useful when the Charleston office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Walterboro Social Security Office Walterboro, SC · 37.9 mi
- Beaufort Social Security Office Beaufort, SC · 50.4 mi
- Georgetown Social Security Office Georgetown, SC · 58.2 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Charleston 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 Charleston
Answers built from the office records for Charleston, SC.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Charleston?
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 Charleston Social Security Office at (866) 495-0111, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Charleston Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 36 ZIP codes, including Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, Awendaw, Bonneau. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in South Carolina.
What are the Social Security office hours in Charleston, SC?
The Charleston 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 Charleston?
the Walterboro Social Security Office in Walterboro, SC (37.9 miles), the Beaufort Social Security Office in Beaufort, SC (50.4 miles), the Georgetown Social Security Office in Georgetown, SC (58.2 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Charleston Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Charleston?
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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