Social Security offices in South Carolina by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 151 Corporate Pkwy | (866) 275-8271 |
| Anderson | 4 Civic Ctr Blvd Ext | (877) 505-4549 |
| Beaufort | 646 Robert Smalls Pkwy | (866) 254-3316 |
| Bennettsville | 1028 Cheraw St | (888) 810-7617 |
| Charleston | 1463 Tobias Gadson Blvd | (866) 495-0111 |
| Clinton | 292 Professional Park Rd | (866) 526-9854 |
| Columbia | 1835 Assembly St, 11fl Sthurmond Fed Bld | (866) 964-7594 |
| Florence | 181 Dozier Blvd, | (888) 385-1173 |
| Georgetown | 413 King St | (866) 593-1584 |
| Greenville | 319 Pelham Rd | (877) 274-5423 |
| Greenwood | 115 Enterprise Court, Ste C | (866) 739-4803 |
| Myrtle Beach | 611 Burroughs And Chapin Blvd, Ste 301 | (888) 577-6601 |
| Orangeburg | 1379 Sims St | (866) 716-8602 |
| Rock Hill | 499 Lakeshore Pkwy | (877) 626-9589 |
| Spartanburg | 145 N Church St, Ste 300 | (866) 701-6620 |
| Sumter | 240 N Bultman Dr | (877) 445-0840 |
| Walterboro | 502 Robertson Blvd | (866) 708-2810 |
Hearing offices in South Carolina
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Suite 300, 3875 Faber Place Drive, Charleston 29405 (877) 405-1467 | 7.5 mo | 48% |
| Columbia | Suite 215, 101 Executive Center Drive, Columbia 29210 (866) 399-6950 | 8.3 mo | 62% |
| Greenville | 475 North Main Street, Greenville 29662 (866) 827-6721 | 7.7 mo | 66% |
South Carolina Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 803-896-6400 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in South Carolina
The appeal path in South Carolina
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a South Carolina hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in South Carolina?
SSA lists 3 hearing offices in South Carolina: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in South Carolina?
Judges at South Carolina hearing offices approved 60% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in South Carolina?
SSA lists 17 Social Security field offices in South Carolina, in 17 cities.
Which South Carolina hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Charleston office had the shortest average processing time in South Carolina: 227 days (about 7.5 months).
Who decides disability claims in South Carolina?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 803-896-6400. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.