How many Social Security offices are in Franklin?

Franklin, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin?

The closest field office outside Franklin is in Hendersonville, about 52 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Franklin 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 Franklin, North Carolina

1 office · Macon County

Franklin has one Social Security field office, in Macon County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 30 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: 30
people in service area: 29K
county: Macon County
to next-nearest city: 52 mi

The Franklin office on the map

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

The Franklin Social Security office

2123 Lakeside Dr Franklin, NC 28734 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 562-0738 View office →

Visiting a Franklin 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 Franklin 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
Forest Hills, NC	Franklin office	12.3 mi
Glenville, NC	Franklin office	13.6 mi
Webster, NC	Franklin office	13.6 mi
Cullowhee, NC	Franklin office	13.7 mi
Highlands, NC	Franklin office	13.7 mi
Dillsboro, NC	Franklin office	13.9 mi
Sky Valley, GA	Franklin office	14.3 mi
Sylva, NC	Franklin office	14.9 mi
Dillard, GA	Franklin office	15.4 mi
Cashiers, NC	Franklin office	16.5 mi
Whittier, NC	Franklin office	16.7 mi
Bryson City, NC	Franklin office	17 mi

Show all 30 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Tate City, GA	Franklin office	18 mi
Mountain City, GA	Franklin office	19 mi
Cherokee, NC	Franklin office	20.6 mi
Clayton, GA	Franklin office	21.8 mi
Tiger, GA	Franklin office	24.2 mi
Andrews, NC	Franklin office	25.7 mi
Robbinsville, NC	Franklin office	26.3 mi
Maggie Valley, NC	Franklin office	27.2 mi
Hayesville, NC	Franklin office	27.3 mi
Hiawassee, GA	Franklin office	27.7 mi
Lake Santeetlah, NC	Franklin office	28.8 mi
Tamassee, SC	Franklin office	29.3 mi
Longcreek, SC	Franklin office	29.6 mi
Fontana Dam, NC	Franklin office	30.6 mi
Marble, NC	Franklin office	31.4 mi
Tallulah Falls, GA	Franklin office	32.3 mi
Young Harris, GA	Franklin office	32.4 mi
Murphy, NC	Franklin office	38.3 mi

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Franklin Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Franklin?: Franklin, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin?: The closest field office outside Franklin is in Hendersonville, about 52 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Franklin 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.