Social Security Offices in Charlotte, North Carolina
1 office · Mecklenburg County
Charlotte has one Social Security field office, in Mecklenburg County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 18 nearby communities, and is one of North Carolina's 36 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 18
- people in service area
- 210K
- county
- Mecklenburg County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Charlotte office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Charlotte. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Charlotte Social Security office
Visiting a Charlotte 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 Charlotte office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Charlotte office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 18 surrounding communities, the largest is Indian Trail (40,953 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail, NC | 5.7 mi | 40,953 |
| Matthews, NC | 1.8 mi | 29,623 |
| Mint Hill, NC | 4.8 mi | 26,633 |
| Stallings, NC | 4.5 mi | 16,481 |
| Weddington, NC | 8.4 mi | 13,488 |
| Pineville, NC | 10.1 mi | 10,678 |
| Wesley Chapel, NC | 9.9 mi | 8,883 |
| Unionville, NC | 13.1 mi | 6,788 |
| Fairview, NC | 10.9 mi | 3,540 |
| Lake Park, NC | 6.6 mi | 3,335 |
| Mineral Springs, NC | 14.6 mi | 3,235 |
| Hemby Bridge, NC | 5.9 mi | 1,649 |
…and 6 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Charlotte Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Charlotte?
- Charlotte, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
- The closest field office outside Charlotte is in Concord, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Charlotte 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.