Beaufort Social Security Office
646 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Beaufort Social Security office is one of 17 field offices in South Carolina, serving Beaufort County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Beaufort and 19 nearby communities, roughly 120,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Savannah, about 35 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 19
- people in service area
- 120K
- to next-nearest office
- 35 mi
- offices in South Carolina
- 17
- county
- Beaufort County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 254-3316
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-843-524-3943
Beaufort office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 254-3316 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Beaufort office
- Office is located on Robert Smalls Parkway which is also Known as highway 170.
- We are across from the Sc Employment Commission.
- When you cross the Broad River Bridge we are approximately 2 miles from the Bridge on the left.
- We can handle Many of your needs online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or by calling 1-800-772-1213 to use our Automated services.
Beaufort office location
Services at the Beaufort Social Security office
Staff at the Beaufort office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Beaufort office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Beaufort office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Hilton Head Island (38,076 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 13.3 mi | 38,076 |
| Bluffton, SC | 13.4 mi | 32,191 |
| Port Royal, SC | 4.2 mi | 13,169 |
| Burton, SC | 2.6 mi | 8,779 |
| Laurel Bay, SC | 3.3 mi | 6,388 |
| Ridgeland, SC | 10.6 mi | 3,683 |
| Shell Point, SC | 2.1 mi | 2,991 |
| Seabrook, SC | 8.2 mi | 1,456 |
| Dale, SC | 10.9 mi | 699 |
| Sheldon, SC | 13.5 mi | 501 |
| Lobeco, SC | 9.9 mi | 349 |
| Coosawhatchie, SC | 16 mi | n/a |
…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Beaufort office
- The Beaufort office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Beaufort office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 254-3316 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 254-3316 (TTY 1-843-524-3943), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Beaufort, this is the closest office for about 19 surrounding communities, including Shell Point, Burton, Laurel Bay, Port Royal, Seabrook. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Savannah, about 35 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.