How many Social Security offices are in Raleigh?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

The closest field office outside Raleigh is in Durham, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Raleigh 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 Raleigh, North Carolina

1 office · Durham County / Wake County

Raleigh has one Social Security field office, in Durham County / Wake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 12 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: 12
people in service area: 453K
county: Durham County / Wake County
to next-nearest city: 21 mi

The Raleigh office on the map

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

The Raleigh Social Security office

3315 Poole Rd, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27609 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 803-6311 View office →

Visiting a Raleigh 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 Raleigh office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Raleigh office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 12 surrounding communities, the largest is Cary (176,987 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Cary, NC	12.8 mi	176,987
Apex, NC	15.6 mi	62,911
Wake Forest, NC	10.7 mi	49,657
Holly Springs, NC	18.4 mi	43,524
Fuquay-Varina, NC	18.7 mi	36,736
Garner, NC	9.3 mi	31,935
Knightdale, NC	8.2 mi	19,576
Wendell, NC	14.1 mi	11,570
Rolesville, NC	10 mi	10,047
Zebulon, NC	16.7 mi	7,974
Youngsville, NC	14.5 mi	2,119
Bunn, NC	21.4 mi	341

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Raleigh Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Raleigh?: Raleigh, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?: The closest field office outside Raleigh is in Durham, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Raleigh 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.