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.

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 Charleston 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
Hanahan, SC	Charleston office	7.5 mi
James Island, SC	Charleston office	7.5 mi
North Charleston, SC	Charleston office	7.7 mi
Mount Pleasant, SC	Charleston office	9.8 mi
Goose Creek, SC	Charleston office	11.8 mi
Folly Beach, SC	Charleston office	11.9 mi
Sullivan's Island, SC	Charleston office	11.9 mi
Ravenel, SC	Charleston office	13.2 mi
Hollywood, SC	Charleston office	13.3 mi
Meggett, SC	Charleston office	13.7 mi
Isle of Palms, SC	Charleston office	13.8 mi
Kiawah Island, SC	Charleston office	14.3 mi

Show all 25 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Ladson, SC	Charleston office	14.5 mi
Lincolnville, SC	Charleston office	15.5 mi
Summerville, SC	Charleston office	16 mi
Sangaree, SC	Charleston office	16.6 mi
Rockville, SC	Charleston office	17.3 mi
Seabrook Island, SC	Charleston office	18 mi
Adams Run, SC	Charleston office	19.5 mi
Pimlico, SC	Charleston office	20.3 mi
Moncks Corner, SC	Charleston office	26.7 mi
Pinopolis, SC	Charleston office	28.8 mi
Awendaw, SC	Charleston office	28.9 mi
Bonneau, SC	Charleston office	34.5 mi
Bonneau Beach, SC	Charleston office	35.3 mi

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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.