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Social Security Offices in Dover, Delaware
Dover is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j (19901).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 50 nearby towns.
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6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Dover Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #268
Checking status…Dover, DE 19901
655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j, Dover, DE 19901Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Dover Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Dover 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 Dover & 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 Dover 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 | Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Dover 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 Dover
#1 Closest 23.8 mi
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
149 West Broad St
(866) 837-1235 Open →
#2 Closest 32.9 mi
Georgetown, DE 19947
17 Georgetown Plz
(866) 864-1803 Open →
#3 Closest 44.8 mi
Glassboro, NJ 08028
830 Delsea Dr North
(866) 883-5305 Open →
#4 Closest 49.2 mi
Chester, PA 19013
807 Crosby St
(877) 685-5942 Open →
#5 Closest 49.2 mi
Chester, PA 19013
807 Crosby St
(877) 685-5942 Open →
#6 Closest 49.2 mi
Chester, PA 19013
807 Crosby St
(877) 685-5942 Open →
Local Coverage (50 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Dover
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Acres, DE | Dover office | 1.4 mi |
| Rodney Village, DE | Dover office | 2.4 mi |
| Highland Acres, DE | Dover office | 2.5 mi |
| Dover Base Housing, DE | Dover office | 2.6 mi |
| Little Creek, DE | Dover office | 3.2 mi |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | Dover office | 3.5 mi |
| Wyoming, DE | Dover office | 4.2 mi |
| Camden, DE | Dover office | 4.5 mi |
| Magnolia, DE | Dover office | 5.6 mi |
| Woodside East, DE | Dover office | 6.0 mi |
| Leipsic, DE | Dover office | 6.3 mi |
| Woodside, DE | Dover office | 6.4 mi |
| Cheswold, DE | Dover office | 6.6 mi |
| Bowers, DE | Dover office | 8.1 mi |
| Viola, DE | Dover office | 8.2 mi |
| Riverview, DE | Dover office | 8.3 mi |
| Frederica, DE | Dover office | 10.0 mi |
| Kenton, DE | Dover office | 10.2 mi |
| Felton, DE | Dover office | 10.3 mi |
| Clayton, DE | Dover office | 11.0 mi |
Show all 50 nearby places around Dover (+30 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartly, DE | Dover office | 11.3 mi |
| Smyrna, DE | Dover office | 11.5 mi |
| Harrington, DE | Dover office | 15.9 mi |
| Houston, DE | Dover office | 16.1 mi |
| Townsend, DE | Dover office | 20.5 mi |
| Odessa, DE | Dover office | 22.8 mi |
| Middletown, DE | Dover office | 23.2 mi |
| Port Penn, DE | Dover office | 25.6 mi |
| St. Georges, DE | Dover office | 29.4 mi |
| Delaware City, DE | Dover office | 29.7 mi |
| Bear, DE | Dover office | 33.8 mi |
| Glasgow, DE | Dover office | 33.8 mi |
| New Castle, DE | Dover office | 36.1 mi |
| Brookside, DE | Dover office | 37.3 mi |
| Wilmington Manor, DE | Dover office | 37.3 mi |
| Newark, DE | Dover office | 38.9 mi |
| Newport, DE | Dover office | 39.4 mi |
| Wilmington, DE | Dover office | 40.5 mi |
| Elsmere, DE | Dover office | 41.0 mi |
| Pike Creek Valley, DE | Dover office | 41.2 mi |
| Edgemoor, DE | Dover office | 41.7 mi |
| Bellefonte, DE | Dover office | 42.6 mi |
| Pike Creek, DE | Dover office | 42.6 mi |
| North Star, DE | Dover office | 43.4 mi |
| Greenville, DE | Dover office | 43.6 mi |
| Hockessin, DE | Dover office | 44.7 mi |
| Claymont, DE | Dover office | 45.2 mi |
| Ardencroft, DE | Dover office | 45.3 mi |
| Ardentown, DE | Dover office | 45.5 mi |
| Arden, DE | Dover office | 45.7 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Dover Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Dover, DE?
Dover has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j (19901).
What are the published hours for Dover Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Dover 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 Dover?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Bridgeton, NJ (23.8 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Dover 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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