How many Social Security offices are in Richmond?

Richmond, Kentucky has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?

The closest field office outside Richmond is in Lexington, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Richmond 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 Richmond, Kentucky

1 office · Madison County

Richmond has one Social Security field office, in Madison County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 9 nearby communities, and is one of Kentucky's 25 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 9
people in service area: 28K
county: Madison County
to next-nearest city: 23 mi

The Richmond office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Richmond. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Richmond Social Security office

1060 Gibson Bay Drive Richmond, KY 40475 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 838-8945 View office →

Visiting a Richmond 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 Richmond office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Richmond office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 9 surrounding communities, the largest is Berea (15,924 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Berea, KY	11.9 mi	15,924
Stanton, KY	23.6 mi	3,154
Irvine, KY	16.3 mi	2,333
Jeffersonville, KY	28.4 mi	1,716
Clay City, KY	20.8 mi	1,202
Brodhead, KY	24.5 mi	1,100
Camargo, KY	27.2 mi	1,024
McKee, KY	26 mi	805
Ravenna, KY	17.7 mi	564

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Richmond Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Richmond?: Richmond, Kentucky has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?: The closest field office outside Richmond is in Lexington, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Richmond 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.