Social Security Offices in New Castle, Delaware
1 office ยท New Castle County
New Castle has one Social Security field office, in New Castle County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 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
- 27
- people in service area
- 239K
- county
- New Castle County
- to next-nearest city
- 12 mi
The New Castle office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in New Castle. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The New Castle Social Security office
Visiting a New Castle 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 New Castle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Manor, DE | New Castle office | 0.9 mi |
| Newport, DE | New Castle office | 1.4 mi |
| Elsmere, DE | New Castle office | 2.9 mi |
| Wilmington, DE | New Castle office | 4.3 mi |
| Pennsville, NJ | New Castle office | 5.2 mi |
| Bear, DE | New Castle office | 5.7 mi |
| Greenville, DE | New Castle office | 5.7 mi |
| Pike Creek Valley, DE | New Castle office | 6.1 mi |
| Pike Creek, DE | New Castle office | 6.2 mi |
| Edgemoor, DE | New Castle office | 6.3 mi |
| Bellefonte, DE | New Castle office | 6.6 mi |
| Carneys Point, NJ | New Castle office | 6.7 mi |
Show all 27 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Township, NJ | New Castle office | 6.9 mi |
| Penns Grove, NJ | New Castle office | 7.1 mi |
| North Star, DE | New Castle office | 7.9 mi |
| Carneys Point Township, NJ | New Castle office | 8 mi |
| Delaware City, DE | New Castle office | 8.2 mi |
| Hockessin, DE | New Castle office | 8.3 mi |
| Mannington, NJ | New Castle office | 10.9 mi |
| Salem, NJ | New Castle office | 11 mi |
| New Garden, PA | New Castle office | 11.8 mi |
| Elsinboro, NJ | New Castle office | 12.4 mi |
| Port Penn, DE | New Castle office | 12.5 mi |
| Toughkenamon, PA | New Castle office | 12.7 mi |
| Avondale, PA | New Castle office | 13.3 mi |
| London Grove, PA | New Castle office | 14.9 mi |
| West Grove, PA | New Castle office | 15.1 mi |
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New Castle Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in New Castle?
- New Castle, Delaware has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle?
- The closest field office outside New Castle is in Elkton, about 12 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a New Castle 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.