How many Social Security offices are in Welch?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Welch 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 Welch 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 Welch?

The closest field office outside Welch is in Bluefield, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Welch 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 Welch, West Virginia

1 office · McDowell County

Welch has one Social Security field office, in McDowell County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 39 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: 39
people in service area: 21K
county: McDowell County
to next-nearest city: 24 mi

The Welch office on the map

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

The Welch Social Security office

50 Mcdowell Street Welch, WV 24801 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 273-0399 View office →

Visiting a Welch 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 Welch 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
Kimball, WV	Welch office	4.4 mi
Davy, WV	Welch office	4.9 mi
Gary, WV	Welch office	5.2 mi
Vivian, WV	Welch office	5.5 mi
Big Sandy, WV	Welch office	6.5 mi
Roderfield, WV	Welch office	6.7 mi
Keystone, WV	Welch office	7.5 mi
Northfork, WV	Welch office	8 mi
Pageton, WV	Welch office	8.8 mi
Bartley, WV	Welch office	10.5 mi
Anawalt, WV	Welch office	10.6 mi
Pineville, WV	Welch office	10.7 mi

Show all 39 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
War, WV	Welch office	10.8 mi
New Richmond, WV	Welch office	10.9 mi
Cucumber, WV	Welch office	11 mi
Brenton, WV	Welch office	11.6 mi
Berwind, WV	Welch office	12.2 mi
Raysal, WV	Welch office	12.5 mi
Iaeger, WV	Welch office	12.7 mi
Bradshaw, WV	Welch office	13 mi
Bud, WV	Welch office	13.4 mi
Crumpler, WV	Welch office	13.4 mi
Itmann, WV	Welch office	13.4 mi
Covel, WV	Welch office	15 mi
Mullens, WV	Welch office	15.3 mi
Corinne, WV	Welch office	15.8 mi
Matheny, WV	Welch office	16 mi
Amonate, VA	Welch office	17 mi
Justice, WV	Welch office	17.4 mi
Oceana, WV	Welch office	18 mi
Glen Fork, WV	Welch office	18.4 mi
Gilbert Creek, WV	Welch office	19.6 mi
Jewell Ridge, VA	Welch office	20.5 mi
Pounding Mill, VA	Welch office	25.6 mi
Cedar Bluff, VA	Welch office	25.7 mi
Richlands, VA	Welch office	26.1 mi
Claypool Hill, VA	Welch office	27.2 mi
Doran, VA	Welch office	27.2 mi
Raven, VA	Welch office	27.9 mi

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Welch Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Welch?: Welch, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Welch 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 Welch 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 Welch?: The closest field office outside Welch is in Bluefield, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Welch 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.