Social Security Offices in Sumter, South Carolina
1 office · Sumter County
Sumter has one Social Security field office, in Sumter County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 37 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
- 37
- people in service area
- 51K
- county
- Sumter County
- to next-nearest city
- 36 mi
The Sumter office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Sumter. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Sumter Social Security office
Visiting a Sumter 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 Sumter office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Sumter office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 37 surrounding communities, the largest is Cherryvale (3,298 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale, SC | 5.1 mi | 3,298 |
| Dalzell, SC | 5.8 mi | 3,086 |
| Lakewood, SC | 7.1 mi | 2,919 |
| Privateer, SC | 8.4 mi | 2,487 |
| South Sumter, SC | 3.3 mi | 2,249 |
| Wedgefield, SC | 9.3 mi | 1,916 |
| Stateburg, SC | 9.5 mi | 1,912 |
| Oakland, SC | 7.2 mi | 1,265 |
| East Sumter, SC | 4.5 mi | 1,208 |
| Cane Savannah, SC | 5.6 mi | 1,052 |
| Mulberry, SC | 2.1 mi | 207 |
| Oswego, SC | 6.2 mi | 197 |
…and 25 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Sumter Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Sumter?
- Sumter, South Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter?
- The closest field office outside Sumter is in Florence, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Sumter 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.