How many Social Security offices are in Sanford?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford?

The closest field office outside Sanford is in Fayetteville, about 34 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Sanford 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 Sanford, North Carolina

1 office · Lee County

Sanford has one Social Security field office, in Lee County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 17 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: 17
people in service area: 71K
county: Lee County
to next-nearest city: 34 mi

The Sanford office on the map

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

The Sanford Social Security office

401 Tiffany Dr Sanford, NC 27330 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 319-5774 View office →

Visiting a Sanford 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 Sanford office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Sanford office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 17 surrounding communities, the largest is Spout Springs (9,879 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Spout Springs, NC	16.2 mi	9,879
Whispering Pines, NC	17.8 mi	5,124
Pittsboro, NC	17.2 mi	4,592
Carthage, NC	14.9 mi	2,781
Broadway, NC	8.2 mi	1,289
Robbins, NC	21.8 mi	1,196
Vass, NC	15.6 mi	984
Moncure, NC	12.5 mi	798
Mamers, NC	15.6 mi	613
Cameron, NC	10.5 mi	249
Goldston, NC	10.9 mi	239
Gulf, NC	7.5 mi	n/a

…and 5 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Sanford Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Sanford?: Sanford, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford?: The closest field office outside Sanford is in Fayetteville, about 34 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Sanford 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.