Riverhead, NY Social Security office at 526 East Main St, 11901
526 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Riverhead Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York, serving Suffolk County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Riverhead and 51 nearby communities, roughly 239,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Patchogue, about 21 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 51
- people in service area
- 239K
- to next-nearest office
- 21 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
- county
- Suffolk County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 397-9819
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Riverhead office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (888) 397-9819 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Riverhead office
Across the Street from Treasure Cove Marina-in back of Irs Bldg- Main Street is also Known as route 25 Handicapped parking is available Onsite.
Riverhead office location
Services at the Riverhead Social Security office
Staff at the Riverhead office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
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 Riverhead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Riverhead (CDP), NY | Riverhead office | 0.4 mi |
| Aquebogue, NY | Riverhead office | 2.3 mi |
| Flanders, NY | Riverhead office | 2.3 mi |
| Jamesport, NY | Riverhead office | 4.4 mi |
| Calverton, NY | Riverhead office | 4.7 mi |
| Baiting Hollow, NY | Riverhead office | 5.3 mi |
| Laurel, NY | Riverhead office | 6 mi |
| Westhampton, NY | Riverhead office | 6.6 mi |
| East Quogue, NY | Riverhead office | 6.7 mi |
| Quiogue, NY | Riverhead office | 7 mi |
| Quogue, NY | Riverhead office | 7.1 mi |
| Eastport, NY | Riverhead office | 7.6 mi |
Show all 47 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Remsenburg Speonk, NY | Riverhead office | 7.6 mi |
| Hampton Bays, NY | Riverhead office | 8 mi |
| Mattituck, NY | Riverhead office | 8.1 mi |
| Westhampton Beach, NY | Riverhead office | 8.3 mi |
| Manorville, NY | Riverhead office | 8.5 mi |
| East Moriches, NY | Riverhead office | 9.6 mi |
| Wading River, NY | Riverhead office | 10 mi |
| Shinnecock Hills, NY | Riverhead office | 10.2 mi |
| West Hampton Dunes, NY | Riverhead office | 10.4 mi |
| Southampton Town, NY | Riverhead office | 10.5 mi |
| New Suffolk, NY | Riverhead office | 10.6 mi |
| Center Moriches, NY | Riverhead office | 10.8 mi |
| Cutchogue, NY | Riverhead office | 10.9 mi |
| East Shoreham, NY | Riverhead office | 11.8 mi |
| North Sea, NY | Riverhead office | 12.6 mi |
| Tuckahoe, NY | Riverhead office | 12.9 mi |
| Peconic, NY | Riverhead office | 13.4 mi |
| Shoreham, NY | Riverhead office | 13.4 mi |
| Southampton, NY | Riverhead office | 14.1 mi |
| Southold CDP, NY | Riverhead office | 15.6 mi |
| Water Mill, NY | Riverhead office | 15.9 mi |
| Noyack, NY | Riverhead office | 17.2 mi |
| Greenport West, NY | Riverhead office | 18.4 mi |
| Bridgehampton, NY | Riverhead office | 18.6 mi |
| North Haven, NY | Riverhead office | 19 mi |
| Shelter Island Heights, NY | Riverhead office | 19.3 mi |
| Shelter Island CDP, NY | Riverhead office | 19.5 mi |
| Sag Harbor, NY | Riverhead office | 19.7 mi |
| Sagaponack, NY | Riverhead office | 19.7 mi |
| Dering Harbor, NY | Riverhead office | 20.1 mi |
| Shelter Island, NY | Riverhead office | 20.2 mi |
| Wainscott, NY | Riverhead office | 21.6 mi |
| Northwest Harbor, NY | Riverhead office | 23.5 mi |
| East Hampton North, NY | Riverhead office | 24.6 mi |
| East Hampton, NY | Riverhead office | 24.8 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Riverhead office
- The Riverhead office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Riverhead office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 397-9819 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 397-9819 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Riverhead, this is the closest office for about 51 surrounding communities, including Riverhead (CDP), Aquebogue, Flanders, Northampton, Riverside. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Patchogue, about 21 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.