Social Security Offices in Fairmont, West Virginia
1 office · Marion County
Fairmont has one Social Security field office, in Marion County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 21 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
- 21
- people in service area
- 21K
- county
- Marion County
- to next-nearest city
- 13 mi
The Fairmont office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Fairmont. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Fairmont Social Security office
Visiting a Fairmont 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 Fairmont office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Fairmont office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 21 surrounding communities, the largest is Pleasant Valley (3,492 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley, WV | 3.1 mi | 3,492 |
| Shinnston, WV | 6.4 mi | 2,306 |
| Barrackville, WV | 5.3 mi | 1,206 |
| Enterprise, WV | 4.8 mi | 1,115 |
| Monongah, WV | 2.8 mi | 993 |
| Idamay, WV | 6 mi | 886 |
| Rivesville, WV | 8 mi | 823 |
| White Hall, WV | 0.6 mi | 705 |
| Farmington, WV | 6.6 mi | 403 |
| Carolina, WV | 5.8 mi | 313 |
| Worthington, WV | 4.2 mi | 182 |
| Baxter, WV | 8.3 mi | 105 |
…and 9 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Fairmont Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Fairmont?
- Fairmont, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont?
- The closest field office outside Fairmont is in Clarksburg, about 13 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Fairmont 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.