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Social Security Offices in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1835 Assembly St (29201).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 53 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
53 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Columbia Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #583
Checking status…Columbia, SC 29201
1835 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Columbia Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Columbia Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Columbia & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Columbia Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Columbia Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Columbia office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Columbia branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Columbia branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Columbia
#1 Closest 35.9 mi
Orangeburg, SC 29115
1379 Sims St
(866) 716-8602 Open →
#2 Closest 51.4 mi
Aiken, SC 29803
151 Corporate Pkwy
(866) 275-8271 Open →
#3 Closest 60.7 mi
Clinton, SC 29325
292 Professional Park Rd
(866) 526-9854 Open →
#4 Closest 63.8 mi
Rock Hill, SC 29730
499 Lakeshore Pkwy
(877) 626-9589 Open →
#5 Closest 66.0 mi
Greenwood, SC 29649
115 Enterprise Ct, Ste C
(866) 739-4803 Open →
#6 Closest 69.5 mi
Augusta, GA 30909
115 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy
(877) 616-2523 Open →
Local Coverage (53 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Columbia
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia, SC | Columbia office | 2.4 mi |
| Arthurtown, SC | Columbia office | 3.7 mi |
| West Columbia, SC | Columbia office | 3.7 mi |
| Cayce, SC | Columbia office | 4.1 mi |
| Forest Acres, SC | Columbia office | 4.1 mi |
| St. Andrews, SC | Columbia office | 4.8 mi |
| Arcadia Lakes, SC | Columbia office | 5.2 mi |
| Springdale, SC | Columbia office | 5.4 mi |
| Seven Oaks, SC | Columbia office | 6.4 mi |
| Dentsville, SC | Columbia office | 6.6 mi |
| Oak Grove, SC | Columbia office | 6.7 mi |
| Woodfield, SC | Columbia office | 7.1 mi |
| Capitol View, SC | Columbia office | 7.2 mi |
| Pine Ridge, SC | Columbia office | 8.0 mi |
| South Congaree, SC | Columbia office | 8.9 mi |
| Lexington, SC | Columbia office | 10.5 mi |
| Irmo, SC | Columbia office | 11.0 mi |
| Red Bank, SC | Columbia office | 12.2 mi |
| Hopkins, SC | Columbia office | 12.9 mi |
| Edmund, SC | Columbia office | 13.3 mi |
Show all 53 nearby places around Columbia (+33 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston, SC | Columbia office | 13.6 mi |
| White Knoll, SC | Columbia office | 13.9 mi |
| Blythewood, SC | Columbia office | 14.0 mi |
| Lake Murray of Richland, SC | Columbia office | 15.1 mi |
| Elgin, SC | Columbia office | 17.9 mi |
| Swansea, SC | Columbia office | 18.4 mi |
| Gadsden, SC | Columbia office | 19.1 mi |
| Chapin, SC | Columbia office | 20.3 mi |
| Pelion, SC | Columbia office | 20.4 mi |
| Gilbert, SC | Columbia office | 21.0 mi |
| Ridgeway, SC | Columbia office | 21.0 mi |
| Eastover, SC | Columbia office | 21.7 mi |
| Summit, SC | Columbia office | 22.7 mi |
| Peak, SC | Columbia office | 22.8 mi |
| Lugoff, SC | Columbia office | 23.5 mi |
| Winnsboro Mills, SC | Columbia office | 24.0 mi |
| Little Mountain, SC | Columbia office | 25.0 mi |
| Fairview Crossroads, SC | Columbia office | 25.1 mi |
| Jenkinsville, SC | Columbia office | 25.1 mi |
| Winnsboro, SC | Columbia office | 25.2 mi |
| Boykin, SC | Columbia office | 26.8 mi |
| Pomaria, SC | Columbia office | 28.1 mi |
| Batesburg-Leesville, SC | Columbia office | 28.8 mi |
| Stateburg, SC | Columbia office | 29.5 mi |
| Rembert, SC | Columbia office | 29.8 mi |
| Camden, SC | Columbia office | 30.0 mi |
| Oakland, SC | Columbia office | 31.1 mi |
| Wedgefield, SC | Columbia office | 31.3 mi |
| East Camden, SC | Columbia office | 32.4 mi |
| Cherryvale, SC | Columbia office | 33.5 mi |
| Dalzell, SC | Columbia office | 34.7 mi |
| Cane Savannah, SC | Columbia office | 35.2 mi |
| Sumter, SC | Columbia office | 37.2 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Columbia Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Columbia, SC?
Columbia has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1835 Assembly St (29201).
What are the published hours for Columbia Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Columbia field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Columbia?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Orangeburg, SC (35.9 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Columbia Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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