How many Social Security offices are in Columbia?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia?

The closest field office outside Columbia is in Orangeburg, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Columbia 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 Columbia, South Carolina

1 office · Lexington County / Richland County

Columbia has one Social Security field office, in Lexington County / Richland County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 41 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: 41
people in service area: 230K
county: Lexington County / Richland County
to next-nearest city: 36 mi

The Columbia office on the map

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

The Columbia Social Security office

1835 Assembly St, 11fl Sthurmond Fed Bld Columbia, SC 29201 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-7594 View office →

Visiting a Columbia 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 Columbia 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
West Columbia, SC	Columbia office	2.2 mi
Olympia, SC	Columbia office	2.3 mi
Forest Acres, SC	Columbia office	3 mi
Arthurtown, SC	Columbia office	4 mi
Cayce, SC	Columbia office	4 mi
St. Andrews, SC	Columbia office	4.5 mi
Arcadia Lakes, SC	Columbia office	5.5 mi
Dentsville, SC	Columbia office	6 mi
Oak Grove, SC	Columbia office	6.5 mi
Seven Oaks, SC	Columbia office	6.7 mi
Capitol View, SC	Columbia office	6.8 mi
Woodfield, SC	Columbia office	7.2 mi

Show all 39 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
South Congaree, SC	Columbia office	8.7 mi
Irmo, SC	Columbia office	11 mi
Lexington, SC	Columbia office	11.4 mi
Hopkins, SC	Columbia office	11.8 mi
Red Bank, SC	Columbia office	12.5 mi
Edmund, SC	Columbia office	13.7 mi
Gaston, SC	Columbia office	13.7 mi
White Knoll, SC	Columbia office	13.9 mi
Blythewood, SC	Columbia office	14.1 mi
Lake Murray of Richland, SC	Columbia office	15 mi
Elgin, SC	Columbia office	18 mi
Swansea, SC	Columbia office	19 mi
Gadsden, SC	Columbia office	19.3 mi
Pelion, SC	Columbia office	20.6 mi
Chapin, SC	Columbia office	20.8 mi
Gilbert, SC	Columbia office	21.1 mi
Ridgeway, SC	Columbia office	21.1 mi
Summit, SC	Columbia office	22.6 mi
Jenkinsville, SC	Columbia office	22.8 mi
Peak, SC	Columbia office	22.8 mi
Winnsboro Mills, SC	Columbia office	24.5 mi
Little Mountain, SC	Columbia office	24.9 mi
Lugoff, SC	Columbia office	25.1 mi
Fairview Crossroads, SC	Columbia office	25.5 mi
Winnsboro, SC	Columbia office	25.8 mi
Pomaria, SC	Columbia office	28.2 mi
Batesburg Leesville, SC	Columbia office	28.7 mi

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Columbia Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Columbia?: Columbia, South Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia?: The closest field office outside Columbia is in Orangeburg, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Columbia 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.