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
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.
Towns served by the Columbia office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Columbia office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 41 surrounding communities, the largest is St. Andrews (21,355 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews, SC | 4.5 mi | 21,355 |
| West Columbia, SC | 2.2 mi | 17,466 |
| Seven Oaks, SC | 6.7 mi | 16,743 |
| Dentsville, SC | 6 mi | 15,537 |
| Cayce, SC | 4 mi | 13,739 |
| Oak Grove, SC | 6.5 mi | 12,040 |
| Forest Acres, SC | 3 mi | 10,560 |
| Capitol View, SC | 6.8 mi | 3,604 |
| Arthurtown, SC | 4 mi | 2,793 |
| Springdale, SC | 5.2 mi | 2,746 |
| Olympia, SC | 2.3 mi | 1,098 |
| Arcadia Lakes, SC | 5.5 mi | 861 |
…and 29 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.