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
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.
Towns served by the Charleston office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Charleston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 32 surrounding communities, the largest is South Charleston (13,352 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| South Charleston, WV | 3.6 mi | 13,352 |
| Dunbar, WV | 5.5 mi | 7,330 |
| Pinch, WV | 9.3 mi | 3,538 |
| Coal Fork, WV | 6.7 mi | 1,547 |
| Marmet, WV | 8.3 mi | 1,473 |
| Chesapeake, WV | 10.4 mi | 1,313 |
| Belle, WV | 9.9 mi | 1,146 |
| Elkview, WV | 10.5 mi | 1,095 |
| Rand, WV | 6.3 mi | 977 |
| Malden, WV | 5.6 mi | 657 |
| Dupont City, WV | 6.9 mi | 491 |
| Big Chimney, WV | 6.6 mi | 484 |
…and 20 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.