How many Social Security offices are in Petersburg?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg?

The closest field office outside Petersburg is in North Chesterfield, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Petersburg 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 Petersburg, Virginia

1 office · Petersburg city County

Petersburg has one Social Security field office, in Petersburg city County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 18 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: 18
people in service area: 88K
county: Petersburg city County
to next-nearest city: 22 mi

The Petersburg office on the map

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

The Petersburg Social Security office

100 Poplar Drive Petersburg, VA 23805 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 803-6322 View office →

Visiting a Petersburg 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 Petersburg office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Petersburg office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 18 surrounding communities, the largest is Hopewell (23,140 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Hopewell, VA	10.1 mi	23,140
Chester, VA	9.8 mi	22,098
Colonial Heights, VA	2.4 mi	18,273
Fort Lee, VA	5.7 mi	5,944
Ettrick, VA	1.8 mi	5,024
Enon, VA	10 mi	4,237
Matoaca, VA	2.7 mi	2,725
Prince George, VA	8 mi	1,629
Disputanta, VA	13 mi	758
Dinwiddie, VA	12.7 mi	348
Stony Creek, VA	18.5 mi	195
Templeton, VA	10.1 mi	118

…and 6 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Petersburg Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Petersburg?: Petersburg, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg?: The closest field office outside Petersburg is in North Chesterfield, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Petersburg 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.