Norfolk Social Security Office
5850 Lake Herbert Dr, First Floor, Norfolk, VA 23502
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Norfolk Social Security office is one of 30 field offices in Virginia, serving Norfolk city County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Norfolk and 1 nearby community, roughly 251,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Virginia Beach, about 8.2 miles away.
- nearby town served
- 1
- people in service area
- 251K
- to next-nearest office
- 8.2 mi
- offices in Virginia
- 30
- county
- Norfolk city County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 858-6089
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Norfolk office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 858-6089 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Norfolk office
Off Military highway towards the Airport going Away from Janaf Shopping Center to take A right turn on new Street which is Lake Herbert drive (between the Norfolk Technical Center and Wachovia Bank) building will be at the end of the Street on the left.
Norfolk office location
Services at the Norfolk Social Security office
Staff at the Norfolk office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Areas served by the Norfolk office
The Norfolk office is the closest Social Security office for Chesapeake, home to about 251,269 people and the neighborhoods around it. If you live elsewhere in Virginia, find the closest office to you below or browse every location in the state.
Other Social Security offices near Norfolk
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Frequently asked questions about the Norfolk office
- The Norfolk office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Norfolk office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 858-6089 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 858-6089 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Norfolk, this is the closest office for about 1 surrounding community, including Chesapeake. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Virginia Beach, about 8.2 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.