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.

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

655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j Dover, DE 19904 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 701-2141 View 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.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Dover office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Rodney Village, DE	Dover office	1.7 mi
Kent Acres, DE	Dover office	1.8 mi
Highland Acres, DE	Dover office	2.5 mi
Camden, DE	Dover office	3 mi
Wyoming, DE	Dover office	3 mi
Dover Base Housing, DE	Dover office	3.8 mi
Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE	Dover office	4.1 mi
Little Creek, DE	Dover office	4.5 mi
Cheswold, DE	Dover office	5.2 mi
Leipsic, DE	Dover office	5.9 mi
Woodside, DE	Dover office	6.2 mi
Woodside East, DE	Dover office	6.2 mi

Show all 37 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Magnolia, DE	Dover office	6.6 mi
Viola, DE	Dover office	8.2 mi
Kenton, DE	Dover office	8.6 mi
Riverview, DE	Dover office	9.1 mi
Bowers, DE	Dover office	9.5 mi
Clayton, DE	Dover office	9.7 mi
Hartly, DE	Dover office	9.8 mi
Smyrna, DE	Dover office	10.2 mi
Felton, DE	Dover office	10.5 mi
Frederica, DE	Dover office	10.8 mi
Marydel, MD	Dover office	11.9 mi
Templeville, MD	Dover office	12.7 mi
Henderson, MD	Dover office	13.8 mi
Goldsboro, MD	Dover office	16.1 mi
Harrington, DE	Dover office	16.3 mi
Houston, DE	Dover office	16.6 mi
Sudlersville, MD	Dover office	17.7 mi
Barclay, MD	Dover office	17.9 mi
Millington, MD	Dover office	18 mi
Greensboro, MD	Dover office	19.4 mi
Crumpton, MD	Dover office	21.7 mi
Ridgely, MD	Dover office	23.8 mi
Church Hill, MD	Dover office	24.4 mi
Denton, MD	Dover office	24.6 mi
West Denton, MD	Dover office	24.8 mi

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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.