Social Security Offices in Dothan, Alabama
1 office · Dale County / Henry County / Houston County
Dothan has one Social Security field office, in Dale County / Henry County / Houston County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 47 nearby communities, and is one of Alabama's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 47
- people in service area
- 111K
- county
- Dale County / Henry County / Houston County
- to next-nearest city
- 34 mi
The Dothan office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Dothan. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Dothan Social Security office
Visiting a Dothan office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Dothan office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Dothan office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 47 surrounding communities, the largest is Headland (5,145 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Headland, AL | 10.2 mi | 5,145 |
| Taylor, AL | 5.3 mi | 2,268 |
| Midland City, AL | 5.6 mi | 2,264 |
| Kinsey, AL | 7.8 mi | 2,243 |
| Cowarts, AL | 9.7 mi | 1,953 |
| Rehobeth, AL | 8.4 mi | 1,821 |
| Newton, AL | 10.6 mi | 1,607 |
| Malvern, AL | 8 mi | 1,543 |
| Pinckard, AL | 7.2 mi | 587 |
| Grimes, AL | 4.3 mi | 576 |
| Avon, AL | 10.9 mi | 466 |
| Napier Field, AL | 5 mi | 409 |
…and 35 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Dothan Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Dothan?
- Dothan, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Dothan office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Dothan Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Dothan?
- The closest field office outside Dothan is in Marianna, about 34 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Dothan office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.