Social Security Offices in Newport, Rhode Island
1 office ยท Newport County
Newport has one Social Security field office, in Newport County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 14 nearby communities, and is one of Rhode Island's 5 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 14
- people in service area
- 134K
- county
- Newport County
- to next-nearest city
- 17 mi
The Newport office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Newport. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Newport Social Security office
Visiting a Newport 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 Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport East, RI | Newport office | 2.4 mi |
| Middletown, RI | Newport office | 2.8 mi |
| Jamestown, RI | Newport office | 4.1 mi |
| Melville, RI | Newport office | 7.2 mi |
| Little Compton, RI | Newport office | 7.5 mi |
| Portsmouth, RI | Newport office | 7.5 mi |
| Narragansett Pier, RI | Newport office | 8.5 mi |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI | Newport office | 10.3 mi |
| Narragansett, RI | Newport office | 11 mi |
| Kingston, RI | Newport office | 11.1 mi |
| South Kingstown, RI | Newport office | 13.4 mi |
| Charlestown (CDP), RI | Newport office | 18.7 mi |
Show all 14 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown, RI | Newport office | 20.8 mi |
| New Shoreham, RI | Newport office | 24.3 mi |
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Newport Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Newport?
- Newport, Rhode Island has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport?
- The closest field office outside Newport is in Fall River, about 17 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Newport 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.