Social Security Offices in Durham, North Carolina
1 office · Durham County / Orange County / Wake County
Durham has one Social Security field office, in Durham County / Orange County / Wake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 21 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
- 21
- people in service area
- 195K
- county
- Durham County / Orange County / Wake County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Durham office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Durham. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Durham Social Security office
Visiting a Durham 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 Durham office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Durham office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 21 surrounding communities, the largest is Chapel Hill (61,128 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill, NC | 5.7 mi | 61,128 |
| Morrisville, NC | 10.7 mi | 31,278 |
| Carrboro, NC | 7.6 mi | 21,312 |
| Hillsborough, NC | 11.4 mi | 9,716 |
| Butner, NC | 16.2 mi | 8,487 |
| Briar Chapel, NC | 13.1 mi | 3,617 |
| Fearrington Village, NC | 13.2 mi | 2,692 |
| Governors Village, NC | 8.4 mi | 1,738 |
| Governors Club, NC | 9.7 mi | 1,512 |
| Gorman, NC | 9 mi | 979 |
| Efland, NC | 14.6 mi | 804 |
| Carolina Meadows, NC | 7.9 mi | 611 |
…and 9 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Durham Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Durham?
- Durham, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham?
- The closest field office outside Durham is in Raleigh, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Durham 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.