How many Social Security offices are in Charleston?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston?

The closest field office outside Charleston is in St Albans, about 11 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Charleston 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 Charleston, West Virginia

1 office · Kanawha County

Charleston has one Social Security field office, in Kanawha County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 32 nearby communities, and is one of West Virginia's 16 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 32
people in service area: 46K
county: Kanawha County
to next-nearest city: 11 mi

The Charleston office on the map

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

The Charleston Social Security office

500 Quarrier Street, Suite 300 Charleston, WV 25301 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 527-9305 View office →

Visiting a Charleston 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.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Charleston office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
South Charleston, WV	Charleston office	3.6 mi
Dunbar, WV	Charleston office	5.5 mi
Malden, WV	Charleston office	5.6 mi
Rand, WV	Charleston office	6.3 mi
Big Chimney, WV	Charleston office	6.6 mi
Coal Fork, WV	Charleston office	6.7 mi
Dupont City, WV	Charleston office	6.9 mi
Marmet, WV	Charleston office	8.3 mi
Pinch, WV	Charleston office	9.3 mi
Belle, WV	Charleston office	9.9 mi
Chesapeake, WV	Charleston office	10.4 mi
Elkview, WV	Charleston office	10.5 mi

Show all 32 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Sissonville, WV	Charleston office	12.2 mi
Chelyan, WV	Charleston office	13.4 mi
Shrewsbury, WV	Charleston office	13.5 mi
East Bank, WV	Charleston office	14 mi
Cedar Grove, WV	Charleston office	14.5 mi
Racine, WV	Charleston office	14.5 mi
Glasgow, WV	Charleston office	14.9 mi
Comfort, WV	Charleston office	15.3 mi
Hansford, WV	Charleston office	16.6 mi
Pratt, WV	Charleston office	16.8 mi
Hollygrove, WV	Charleston office	17.2 mi
Clendenin, WV	Charleston office	18.3 mi
Handley, WV	Charleston office	18.6 mi
Eskdale, WV	Charleston office	20.8 mi
Montgomery, WV	Charleston office	21.1 mi
Smithers, WV	Charleston office	22.4 mi
Dixie, WV	Charleston office	25 mi
Belva, WV	Charleston office	25.5 mi
Clay, WV	Charleston office	30.8 mi
Birch River, WV	Charleston office	48.8 mi

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Charleston Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Charleston?: Charleston, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston?: The closest field office outside Charleston is in St Albans, about 11 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Charleston 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.