How many Social Security offices are in Charleston?

Charleston, South Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston?

The closest field office outside Charleston is in Walterboro, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Charleston 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 Charleston, South Carolina

1 office · Berkeley County / Charleston County

Charleston has one Social Security field office, in Berkeley County / Charleston County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 25 nearby communities, and is one of South Carolina's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 25
people in service area: 408K
county: Berkeley County / Charleston County
to next-nearest city: 38 mi

The Charleston office on the map

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

The Charleston Social Security office

1463 Tobias Gadson Blvd Charleston, SC 29407 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 495-0111 View office →

Visiting a Charleston 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 Charleston office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Charleston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 25 surrounding communities, the largest is North Charleston (117,472 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
North Charleston, SC	7.7 mi	117,472
Mount Pleasant, SC	9.8 mi	92,398
Goose Creek, SC	11.8 mi	46,229
Hanahan, SC	7.5 mi	21,480
James Island, SC	7.5 mi	11,602
Hollywood, SC	13.3 mi	5,392
Isle of Palms, SC	13.8 mi	4,307
Ravenel, SC	13.2 mi	2,558
Folly Beach, SC	11.9 mi	2,056
Kiawah Island, SC	14.3 mi	1,986
Sullivan's Island, SC	11.9 mi	1,880
Meggett, SC	13.7 mi	1,389

…and 13 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Charleston Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Charleston?: Charleston, South Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston?: The closest field office outside Charleston is in Walterboro, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Charleston 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.