Social Security Offices in Charlottesville, Virginia
1 office · Charlottesville city County
Charlottesville has one Social Security field office, in Charlottesville city County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 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
- 27
- people in service area
- 58K
- county
- Charlottesville city County
- to next-nearest city
- 35 mi
The Charlottesville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Charlottesville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Charlottesville Social Security office
Visiting a Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Charlottesville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 27 surrounding communities, the largest is Lake Monticello (10,457 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Monticello, VA | 9.2 mi | 10,457 |
| University of Virginia, VA | 4.4 mi | 8,955 |
| Hollymead, VA | 6.2 mi | 8,500 |
| Pantops, VA | 0.9 mi | 4,246 |
| Rivanna, VA | 6.8 mi | 1,864 |
| Piney Mountain, VA | 9.4 mi | 1,834 |
| Rio, VA | 3.5 mi | 1,771 |
| Earlysville, VA | 9.3 mi | 1,081 |
| Ivy, VA | 8.8 mi | 736 |
| North Garden, VA | 12.3 mi | 333 |
| Keswick, VA | 4.4 mi | 319 |
| Free Union, VA | 11.1 mi | 86 |
…and 15 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Charlottesville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Charlottesville?
- Charlottesville, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
- The closest field office outside Charlottesville is in Staunton, about 35 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Charlottesville 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.