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Social Security field office · code 268

Dover, DE Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Dover is at 655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j, Dover, DE 19901. Phone: (877) 701-2141. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Dover hearing office (about 8.1 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j
Dover, DE 19901
Phone(877) 701-2141
Fax(833) 912-2302
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code268

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Dover office

SSA lists the Dover field office among the offices served by the Dover Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeDover, DE(877) 405-3671
Average processing time8.1 mo247 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings59%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Dover Social Security office?

The Dover, DE Social Security office phone number is (877) 701-2141 and its fax is (833) 912-2302. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Dover Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Dover?

655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j, Dover, DE 19901.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Dover office?

SSA lists the Dover field office among those served by the Dover Hearing Office (Dover, DE). Its average processing time is about 8.1 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.