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Social Security field office · code 583

Columbia, SC Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Columbia is at 1835 Assembly St, 11fl Sthurmond Fed Bld, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (866) 964-7594. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Columbia hearing office (about 8.3 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address1835 Assembly St, 11fl Sthurmond Fed Bld
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone(866) 964-7594
Fax(833) 912-2288
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 code583

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

Appealing a disability decision from the Columbia office

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

Hearing officeColumbia, SC(866) 399-6950
Average processing time8.3 mo251 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings62%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 Columbia Social Security office?

The Columbia, SC Social Security office phone number is (866) 964-7594 and its fax is (833) 912-2288. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Columbia 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 Columbia?

1835 Assembly St, 11fl Sthurmond Fed Bld, Columbia, SC 29201.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Columbia office?

SSA lists the Columbia field office among those served by the Columbia Hearing Office (Columbia, SC). Its average processing time is about 8.3 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.