How many Social Security offices are in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

The closest field office outside Portsmouth is in Ironton, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, Ohio

1 office · Scioto County

Portsmouth has one Social Security field office, in Scioto County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 48 nearby communities, and is one of Ohio's 56 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 48
people in service area: 91K
county: Scioto County
to next-nearest city: 22 mi

The Portsmouth office on the map

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

The Portsmouth Social Security office

921 Fourth Street Portsmouth, OH 45662 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 613-3961 View office →

Visiting a Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Portsmouth office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 48 surrounding communities, the largest is Porter (9,741 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Porter, OH	8 mi	9,741
Wheelersburg, OH	7.5 mi	6,129
Washington, OH	3.4 mi	5,257
Clay, OH	4.4 mi	3,501
Rush, OH	7.9 mi	2,887
West Portsmouth, OH	2.6 mi	2,646
Rosemount, OH	3.7 mi	2,292
New Boston, OH	3.3 mi	2,282
South Shore, OH	2.1 mi	1,044
Sciotodale, OH	6.9 mi	714
Friendship, OH	5.9 mi	523
McDermott, OH	8 mi	354

…and 36 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Portsmouth Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Portsmouth?: Portsmouth, Ohio has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?: The closest field office outside Portsmouth is in Ironton, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Portsmouth 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.