Social Security Offices in Shelby, North Carolina
1 office · Cleveland County
Shelby has one Social Security field office, in Cleveland County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 31 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
- 31
- people in service area
- 54K
- county
- Cleveland County
- to next-nearest city
- 22 mi
The Shelby office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Shelby. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Shelby Social Security office
Visiting a Shelby 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 Shelby office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Shelby office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 31 surrounding communities, the largest is Boiling Springs (4,536 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs, NC | 8 mi | 4,536 |
| Light Oak, NC | 3.6 mi | 873 |
| Grover, NC | 10 mi | 808 |
| Kingstown, NC | 5.5 mi | 665 |
| Fallston, NC | 9.1 mi | 629 |
| Patterson Springs, NC | 4.6 mi | 578 |
| Lawndale, NC | 8 mi | 577 |
| Lattimore, NC | 7.1 mi | 398 |
| Waco, NC | 7.4 mi | 314 |
| Mooresboro, NC | 9.1 mi | 299 |
| Earl, NC | 7.4 mi | 197 |
| Dellview, NC | 9.4 mi | 25 |
…and 19 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Shelby Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Shelby?
- Shelby, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby?
- The closest field office outside Shelby is in Gastonia, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Shelby 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.