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Social Security Offices in Riverhead, New York
Riverhead is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 526 East Main St (11901).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 55 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
55 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Riverhead Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #163
Checking status…Riverhead, NY 11901
526 East Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local Map
Riverhead Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Riverhead 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 Riverhead & 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 Riverhead 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 | Riverhead 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Riverhead 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 Riverhead
#1 Closest 21.4 mi
Patchogue, NY 11772
75 Oak St
(866) 771-1991 Open →
#2 Closest 33.2 mi
Bridgeport, CT 06604
35 Courtland St, 2nd Floor
(866) 331-6399 Open →
#3 Closest 36.2 mi
Ansonia, CT 06401
475 Main St
(866) 331-7096 Open →
#4 Closest 39.8 mi
West Babylon, NY 11704
510 Park Ave
(866) 964-7375 Open →
#5 Closest 40.7 mi
Melville, NY 11747
1121 Walt Whitman Rd, Ste 201
(866) 964-0165 Open →
#6 Closest 41.3 mi
New London, CT 06320
6 Shaws Cv, Suite 205
(866) 643-3401 Open →
Local Coverage (55 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Riverhead
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside, NY | Riverhead office | 1.3 mi |
| Aquebogue, NY | Riverhead office | 3.2 mi |
| Flanders, NY | Riverhead office | 3.4 mi |
| Northampton, NY | Riverhead office | 3.4 mi |
| Northville, NY | Riverhead office | 4.1 mi |
| Jamesport, NY | Riverhead office | 4.8 mi |
| Westhampton, NY | Riverhead office | 5.0 mi |
| Baiting Hollow, NY | Riverhead office | 5.9 mi |
| Calverton, NY | Riverhead office | 6.1 mi |
| Laurel, NY | Riverhead office | 6.5 mi |
| East Quogue, NY | Riverhead office | 7.0 mi |
| Eastport, NY | Riverhead office | 7.1 mi |
| Quiogue, NY | Riverhead office | 7.1 mi |
| Quogue, NY | Riverhead office | 7.4 mi |
| Remsenburg-Speonk, NY | Riverhead office | 7.6 mi |
| Westhampton Beach, NY | Riverhead office | 7.8 mi |
| Manorville, NY | Riverhead office | 7.9 mi |
| Hampton Bays, NY | Riverhead office | 8.1 mi |
| Mattituck, NY | Riverhead office | 8.3 mi |
| Wading River, NY | Riverhead office | 8.8 mi |
Show all 55 nearby places around Riverhead (+35 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Moriches, NY | Riverhead office | 9.3 mi |
| West Hampton Dunes, NY | Riverhead office | 10.3 mi |
| New Suffolk, NY | Riverhead office | 10.7 mi |
| Shinnecock Hills, NY | Riverhead office | 10.8 mi |
| Center Moriches, NY | Riverhead office | 11.1 mi |
| Cutchogue, NY | Riverhead office | 11.3 mi |
| Tuckahoe, NY | Riverhead office | 11.6 mi |
| East Shoreham, NY | Riverhead office | 11.7 mi |
| Peconic, NY | Riverhead office | 13.0 mi |
| North Sea, NY | Riverhead office | 13.1 mi |
| Shoreham, NY | Riverhead office | 13.4 mi |
| Southampton, NY | Riverhead office | 13.5 mi |
| Southold, NY | Riverhead office | 15.5 mi |
| Water Mill, NY | Riverhead office | 15.9 mi |
| Noyack, NY | Riverhead office | 17.1 mi |
| Shelter Island Heights, NY | Riverhead office | 18.1 mi |
| Bridgehampton, NY | Riverhead office | 18.3 mi |
| Greenport West, NY | Riverhead office | 18.4 mi |
| North Haven, NY | Riverhead office | 19.2 mi |
| Greenport, NY | Riverhead office | 19.7 mi |
| Sag Harbor, NY | Riverhead office | 19.9 mi |
| Sagaponack, NY | Riverhead office | 20.2 mi |
| Dering Harbor, NY | Riverhead office | 20.3 mi |
| Shelter Island, NY | Riverhead office | 20.9 mi |
| Wainscott, NY | Riverhead office | 21.0 mi |
| East Marion, NY | Riverhead office | 22.1 mi |
| Northwest Harbor, NY | Riverhead office | 23.6 mi |
| East Hampton, NY | Riverhead office | 24.1 mi |
| East Hampton North, NY | Riverhead office | 24.6 mi |
| Orient, NY | Riverhead office | 25.3 mi |
| Springs, NY | Riverhead office | 27.0 mi |
| Amagansett, NY | Riverhead office | 27.8 mi |
| Napeague, NY | Riverhead office | 31.4 mi |
| Montauk, NY | Riverhead office | 38.1 mi |
| Fishers Island, NY | Riverhead office | 42.1 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Riverhead Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Riverhead, NY?
Riverhead has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 526 East Main St (11901).
What are the published hours for Riverhead Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Riverhead 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 Riverhead?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Patchogue, NY (21.4 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Riverhead 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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