How many Social Security offices are in Bristol?

Bristol, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol?

The closest field office outside Bristol is in Kingsport, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Bristol 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 Bristol, Virginia

1 office · Bristol city County

Bristol has one Social Security field office, in Bristol city County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 19 nearby communities, and is one of Virginia's 30 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 19
people in service area: 59K
county: Bristol city County
to next-nearest city: 24 mi

The Bristol office on the map

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

The Bristol Social Security office

3280 Lee Highway Bristol, VA 24202 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 504-5013 View office →

Visiting a Bristol 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 Bristol office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bristol office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Bristol (27,530 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Bristol, VA	3.3 mi	27,530
Abingdon, VA	10.9 mi	8,321
Blountville, VA	12 mi	3,387
Lebanon, VA	19.1 mi	3,122
Walnut Hill, VA	7.4 mi	2,534
Mountain City, VA	21.9 mi	2,444
Emory, VA	19.9 mi	1,124
Meadowview, VA	18.2 mi	921
Damascus, VA	20.2 mi	787
Nickelsville, VA	17 mi	379
Mendota, VA	10.2 mi	155
Cleveland, VA	21.6 mi	138

…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Bristol Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Bristol?: Bristol, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol?: The closest field office outside Bristol is in Kingsport, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Bristol 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.