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Social Security Offices in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 130 Bellevue Ave, 1st Flr (02840).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 14 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
14 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Newport Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #A89
Checking status…Newport, RI 02840
130 Bellevue Ave, 1st Flr, Newport, RI 02840Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Newport Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Newport 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 Newport & 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 Newport 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 | Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Newport 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 Newport
#1 Closest 17.3 mi
Fall River, MA 02720
400 North Main St
(866) 964-3967 Open →
#2 Closest 17.6 mi
Warwick, RI 02886
30 Quaker Ln, First Floor
(866) 964-2038 Open →
#3 Closest 22.3 mi
New Bedford, MA 02740
53 North 6th St
(866) 964-7413 Open →
#4 Closest 27.3 mi
Pawtucket, RI 02860
4 Pleasant St
(866) 931-7079 Open →
#5 Closest 31.5 mi
Taunton, MA 02780
104 Dean St
(877) 505-4546 Open →
#6 Closest 32.0 mi
Attleboro, MA 02703
106 Pleasant St
(888) 655-6469 Open →
Local Coverage (14 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Newport
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport East, RI | Newport office | 2.4 mi |
| Melville, RI | Newport office | 5.2 mi |
| Narragansett Pier, RI | Newport office | 9.0 mi |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI | Newport office | 10.3 mi |
| Kingston, RI | Newport office | 11.2 mi |
| Tiverton, RI | Newport office | 13.0 mi |
| Carolina, RI | Newport office | 18.0 mi |
| Charlestown, RI | Newport office | 18.0 mi |
| Quonochontaug, RI | Newport office | 22.7 mi |
| Bradford, RI | Newport office | 24.5 mi |
| Weekapaug, RI | Newport office | 25.6 mi |
| Westerly, RI | Newport office | 26.9 mi |
| Misquamicut, RI | Newport office | 29.2 mi |
| Watch Hill, RI | Newport office | 30.3 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Newport Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Newport, RI?
Newport has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 130 Bellevue Ave, 1st Flr (02840).
What are the published hours for Newport Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Newport 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 Newport?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Fall River, MA (17.3 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Newport 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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