Social Security Offices in South Boston, Virginia
1 office · Halifax County
South Boston has one Social Security field office, in Halifax County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 14 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
- 14
- people in service area
- 17K
- county
- Halifax County
- to next-nearest city
- 28 mi
The South Boston office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in South Boston. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The South Boston Social Security office
Visiting a South Boston 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 South Boston office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the South Boston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 14 surrounding communities, the largest is Roxboro (8,089 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Roxboro, VA | 22.8 mi | 8,089 |
| Clarksville, VA | 19.2 mi | 1,298 |
| Halifax, VA | 4.1 mi | 1,105 |
| Riverdale, VA | 2 mi | 1,077 |
| Brookneal, VA | 23.4 mi | 1,066 |
| Mountain Road, VA | 6.2 mi | 938 |
| Cluster Springs, VA | 6.7 mi | 768 |
| Clover, VA | 11.9 mi | 536 |
| Scottsburg, VA | 6.3 mi | 123 |
| Virgilina, VA | 13.4 mi | 123 |
| Nathalie, VA | 15.5 mi | 50 |
| Thynedale, VA | 23.9 mi | 49 |
…and 2 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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South Boston Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in South Boston?
- South Boston, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston?
- The closest field office outside South Boston is in Danville, about 28 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a South Boston 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.