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Social Security Offices in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1778 Whatley Dr (36303).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 42 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
42 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Dothan Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #628
Checking status…Dothan, AL 36303
1778 Whatley Dr, Dothan, AL 36303Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Dothan Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Dothan 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 Dothan & 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 Dothan 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 | Dothan 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 Dothan 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 Dothan branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Dothan 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 Dothan
#1 Closest 34.4 mi
Marianna, FL 32446
4227 Lafayette St
(888) 397-4815 Open →
#2 Closest 59.8 mi
Andalusia, AL 36420
605 Stanley Ave
(877) 405-7657 Open →
#3 Closest 72.5 mi
Panama City, FL 32405
3215 Hwy 77
(866) 348-5833 Open →
#4 Closest 78.9 mi
Albany, GA 31707
1522 W 3rd Ave
(877) 319-0733 Open →
#5 Closest 89.3 mi
Montgomery, AL 36106
4344 Carmichael Rd, Suite 100
(866) 593-0914 Open →
#6 Closest 93.7 mi
Thomasville, GA 31792
1916 Smith Ave
(888) 491-1886 Open →
Local Coverage (42 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Dothan
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grimes, AL | Dothan office | 4.0 mi |
| Napier Field, AL | Dothan office | 5.0 mi |
| Taylor, AL | Dothan office | 5.2 mi |
| Midland City, AL | Dothan office | 5.4 mi |
| Pinckard, AL | Dothan office | 7.0 mi |
| Malvern, AL | Dothan office | 7.8 mi |
| Kinsey, AL | Dothan office | 8.3 mi |
| Rehobeth, AL | Dothan office | 8.4 mi |
| Cowarts, AL | Dothan office | 9.3 mi |
| Headland, AL | Dothan office | 9.8 mi |
| Newton, AL | Dothan office | 10.1 mi |
| Webb, AL | Dothan office | 10.1 mi |
| Avon, AL | Dothan office | 11.6 mi |
| Slocomb, AL | Dothan office | 12.2 mi |
| Ashford, AL | Dothan office | 13.8 mi |
| Newville, AL | Dothan office | 14.3 mi |
| Madrid, AL | Dothan office | 14.8 mi |
| Daleville, AL | Dothan office | 15.2 mi |
| Clayhatchee, AL | Dothan office | 15.4 mi |
| Cottonwood, AL | Dothan office | 16.2 mi |
Show all 42 nearby places around Dothan (+22 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Novosel, AL | Dothan office | 16.6 mi |
| Hartford, AL | Dothan office | 16.7 mi |
| Ozark, AL | Dothan office | 18.1 mi |
| Level Plains, AL | Dothan office | 18.7 mi |
| Columbia, AL | Dothan office | 21.0 mi |
| Haleburg, AL | Dothan office | 22.2 mi |
| Gordon, AL | Dothan office | 22.8 mi |
| Black, AL | Dothan office | 23.3 mi |
| Enterprise, AL | Dothan office | 23.5 mi |
| Abbeville, AL | Dothan office | 25.2 mi |
| Eunola, AL | Dothan office | 26.5 mi |
| Coffee Springs, AL | Dothan office | 27.2 mi |
| Geneva, AL | Dothan office | 28.2 mi |
| New Brockton, AL | Dothan office | 28.6 mi |
| Ariton, AL | Dothan office | 28.7 mi |
| Blue Springs, AL | Dothan office | 29.1 mi |
| Clio, AL | Dothan office | 33.4 mi |
| Louisville, AL | Dothan office | 37.6 mi |
| Bakerhill, AL | Dothan office | 38.1 mi |
| Brundidge, AL | Dothan office | 39.0 mi |
| Clayton, AL | Dothan office | 44.1 mi |
| Eufaula, AL | Dothan office | 49.9 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Dothan Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Dothan, AL?
Dothan has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1778 Whatley Dr (36303).
What are the published hours for Dothan Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Dothan 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 Dothan?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Marianna, FL (34.4 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Dothan 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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