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Social Security Offices in Rhode Island

Find all 5 published Social Security Field Offices across 5 cities in Rhode Island.

Compare direct street addresses, local phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest offices for 36 nearby towns.

Field Offices
5
Cities
5
Towns Mapped
36
Resident & VSD
0
Rhode Island Field Office Directory

All Rhode Island Social Security Offices (5)

Interactive State Map

Rhode Island Social Security Offices Map (4 Mapped Pins)

Standard Schedule

Rhode Island Social Security Office Hours

Typical Weekday Schedule Across Rhode Island Branches

  • 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 a Rhode Island Office & Closures

Weekday Crowd Pattern & 2026–2027 Federal Holidays

Mon
Very busy
Tue
Good day
Wed
Closes 12 PM
Thu
Best day
Fri
Moderate

Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures in Rhode Island

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
Save Time

Can You Skip a Trip to a Rhode Island 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
Online and phone alternatives versus visiting a Rhode Island Social Security office in person
Task Best Method Fastest Option Rhode Island 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 in Rhode Island.
Benefit verification (award) letter 🟢 Instant Online Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 No trip to a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island field office.
Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare 🟡 Call First Online application or phone interview Call your local Rhode Island 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.
Coverage Ranking

Largest Rhode Island Social Security Offices by Area Served

Largest Rhode Island offices by calculated nearest-place count
Office Nearby Towns Served Example Towns Office Page
Newport, RI 02840
15
Bradford, Carolina, Charlestown Open →
Warwick, RI 02886
9
Ashaway, Clayville, Cranston Open →
Pawtucket, RI 02860
6
Central Falls, East Providence, Greenville Open →
Woonsocket, RI 02895
6
Chepachet, Cumberland Hill, Harmony Open →
Local Town Lookup (36 Places)

Closest Rhode Island Social Security Office by Nearby Town

Closest listed Social Security office for nearby Rhode Island places
Town or Place Closest Listed Office Distance
Ashaway, RI Warwick office
23.6 mi
Bradford, RI Newport office
24.5 mi
Carolina, RI Newport office
18.0 mi
Central Falls, RI Pawtucket office
1.1 mi
Charlestown, RI Newport office
18.0 mi
Chepachet, RI Woonsocket office
12.3 mi
Clayville, RI Warwick office
11.1 mi
Cranston, RI Warwick office
5.2 mi
Cumberland Hill, RI Woonsocket office
2.8 mi
East Providence, RI Pawtucket office
5.4 mi
Foster Center, RI Warwick office
13.6 mi
Greene, RI Warwick office
11.7 mi
Greenville, RI Pawtucket office
8.6 mi
Harmony, RI Woonsocket office
10.8 mi
Harrisville, RI Woonsocket office
11.3 mi
Hope Valley, RI Warwick office
16.9 mi
Hopkinton, RI Warwick office
21.4 mi
Kingston, RI Newport office
11.2 mi
Melville, RI Newport office
5.2 mi
Misquamicut, RI Newport office
29.2 mi
Narragansett Pier, RI Newport office
9.0 mi
Newport, RI Newport office
1.0 mi
Newport East, RI Newport office
2.4 mi
Pascoag, RI Woonsocket office
12.9 mi
Show all 36 nearby places in Rhode Island (+12 more)
All calculated nearest-office results for Rhode Island
Town or Place Closest Listed Office Distance
Pawtucket, RI Pawtucket office 0.6 mi
Providence, RI Pawtucket office 4.0 mi
Quonochontaug, RI Newport office 22.7 mi
Tiverton, RI Newport office 13.0 mi
Valley Falls, RI Pawtucket office 3.3 mi
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI Newport office 10.3 mi
Warwick, RI Warwick office 4.2 mi
Watch Hill, RI Newport office 30.3 mi
Weekapaug, RI Newport office 25.6 mi
Westerly, RI Newport office 26.9 mi
Woonsocket, RI Woonsocket office 1.9 mi
Wyoming, RI Warwick office 15.8 mi
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Rhode Island Social Security Offices

How many Social Security offices are in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 5 published Field Offices across 5 cities, plus 0 Resident Station or VSD locations.

What are standard Social Security office hours in Rhode Island?

Most Rhode Island field offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

Which Rhode Island office serves the largest number of nearby towns?

The Newport Social Security office is the closest mapped branch for 15 nearby towns in Rhode Island.

Do I need an appointment to visit a Rhode Island Social Security office?

Yes, most in-person services require scheduling ahead. Call the local branch phone number on our office cards or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 before driving. You can also manage requests online at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.

Are these Rhode Island pages official government pages?

No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government services.

Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗