Social Security Offices in Newport News, Virginia
1 office · Newport News city County
Newport News has one Social Security field office, in Newport News city County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 17 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
- 17
- people in service area
- 50K
- county
- Newport News city County
- to next-nearest city
- 4.5 mi
The Newport News office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Newport News. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Newport News Social Security office
Visiting a Newport News 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 Newport News office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Newport News office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 17 surrounding communities, the largest is Williamsburg (15,590 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg, VA | 18.4 mi | 15,590 |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 12.2 mi | 10,373 |
| Smithfield, VA | 10.8 mi | 8,693 |
| Carrollton, VA | 10.2 mi | 6,340 |
| Gloucester Courthouse, VA | 23.1 mi | 2,969 |
| Rushmere, VA | 11 mi | 1,001 |
| Mathews, VA | 26.3 mi | 683 |
| Gwynn, VA | 31.2 mi | 634 |
| Yorktown, VA | 11.2 mi | 286 |
| Dendron, VA | 25.4 mi | 253 |
| Surry, VA | 20.2 mi | 208 |
| Scotland, VA | 18.5 mi | 146 |
…and 5 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Newport News Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Newport News?
- Newport News, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News?
- The closest field office outside Newport News is in Hampton, about 4.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Newport News 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.