Social Security Offices in Dover, Delaware
1 office · Kent County
Dover has one Social Security field office, in Kent County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 37 nearby communities, and is one of Delaware's 3 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 37
- people in service area
- 64K
- county
- Kent County
- to next-nearest city
- 24 mi
The Dover office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Dover. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Dover Social Security office
Visiting a Dover 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 Dover office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Dover office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 37 surrounding communities, the largest is Camden (4,248 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Camden, DE | 3 mi | 4,248 |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 4.1 mi | 4,170 |
| Highland Acres, DE | 2.5 mi | 3,913 |
| Dover Base Housing, DE | 3.8 mi | 3,620 |
| Woodside East, DE | 6.2 mi | 2,167 |
| Cheswold, DE | 5.2 mi | 1,959 |
| Kent Acres, DE | 1.8 mi | 1,832 |
| Wyoming, DE | 3 mi | 1,801 |
| Rodney Village, DE | 1.7 mi | 1,165 |
| Little Creek, DE | 4.5 mi | 194 |
| Woodside, DE | 6.2 mi | 190 |
| Leipsic, DE | 5.9 mi | 180 |
…and 25 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Dover Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Dover?
- Dover, Delaware has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover?
- The closest field office outside Dover is in Bridgeton, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Dover 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.