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WILMINGTON, NC Social Security office

1528 S 16TH ST · WILMINGTON, NC 28401

The Wilmington Social Security office is one of 36 field offices in North Carolina and 1,182 nationwide in the SSA public location record. The nearest other mapped office is Whiteville, about 45.1 straight-line miles away.

Checking status…

Published weekly schedule · federal holidays handled · not a live closure feed

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Opening times

Office hours

  • Monday9:00 AM – 4:00 PMToday
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PMToday
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PMToday
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 4:00 PMToday
  • Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PMToday
  • SaturdayClosedToday
  • SundayClosedToday
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Wilmington office location

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Before you visit

Four things that save a trip

Book ahead

Many services ask visitors to schedule an appointment. Call (866) 964-6227 first.

Bring originals

Bring only the documents the visit guide lists for your task.

Try online first

Some tasks work online or by phone. Check the topic guides before traveling.

Confirm the day of

Recheck hours and notices before you leave, and keep this office page handy.

Services

What SSA can help with

Alternatives

Other offices nearby

WHITEVILLE, NC 2847245.1 mi straight-line · (877) 779-7257LUMBERTON, NC 2835868.8 mi straight-line · (866) 931-7099KINSTON, NC 2850177.0 mi straight-line · (866) 593-5671NEW BERN, NC 2856277.0 mi straight-line · (888) 491-1885FAYETTEVILLE, NC 2830179.3 mi straight-line · (866) 964-6485

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What are the published hours for the WILMINGTON office?

The published schedule is Mon 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Tue 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. These are weekly hours, not a live closure or holiday feed.

Do I need an appointment at the WILMINGTON office?

Many Social Security services now ask visitors to schedule an appointment. Call the local office or the national line before making an in-person trip so your visit is not wasted.

What phone number should I call for the WILMINGTON office?

The local office record lists (866) 964-6227. The general Social Security contact number is 1-800-772-1213. If you use TTY equipment, the contact number is 1-800-325-0778.

What should I bring to the office?

Document requirements depend on what you are trying to do. Start with the matching guide and bring only the original or certified documents requested for that task. Do not send identity documents or your Social Security number to this directory.

Can I complete my Social Security task online?

Some tasks have online or phone options. Start with the matching guide on this site, then use the contact details to confirm the current next step before traveling.

Are these hours live, and is this an official SSA page?

No on both. The hours are published weekly hours and do not include same-day closures, weather events or service-specific changes. SSA Office Finder is an independent directory; it cannot approve benefits or schedule an appointment.

For current official instructions, visit ssa.gov.