Social Security Offices in Sanford, North Carolina
1 office ยท 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
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.
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 Sanford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf, NC | Sanford office | 7.5 mi |
| Broadway, NC | Sanford office | 8.2 mi |
| Cameron, NC | Sanford office | 10.5 mi |
| Goldston, NC | Sanford office | 10.9 mi |
| Moncure, NC | Sanford office | 12.5 mi |
| Carthage, NC | Sanford office | 14.9 mi |
| Mamers, NC | Sanford office | 15.6 mi |
| Vass, NC | Sanford office | 15.6 mi |
| Spout Springs, NC | Sanford office | 16.2 mi |
| Pittsboro, NC | Sanford office | 17.2 mi |
| Whispering Pines, NC | Sanford office | 17.8 mi |
| Robbins, NC | Sanford office | 21.8 mi |
Show all 17 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lillington, NC | Sanford office | 22.3 mi |
| Southern Pines, NC | Sanford office | 23.2 mi |
| Taylortown, NC | Sanford office | 24.3 mi |
| Pinehurst, NC | Sanford office | 24.4 mi |
| Seven Lakes, NC | Sanford office | 24.4 mi |
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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.