Aiken Anderson Beaufort Bennettsville Charleston Clinton Columbia Florence Georgetown Greenville Greenwood Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Rock Hill Spartanburg Sumter Walterboro How to apply for disability at a South Carolina SSA office Frequently asked questions about South Carolina SSA offices Resources > Disability help by state Disability help by state SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in South Carolina Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published October 13, 2023 4 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience, and have helped over 10,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.

Why trust us? When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number or visiting their website.

But sometimes your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.

We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in South Carolina — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.

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151 Corporate Pkwy

Aiken, SC 29803

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 275-8271

Fax Number: (833) 950-2554

Anderson

4 Civic Ctr Blvd Ext

Anderson, SC 29625

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 505-4549

Fax Number: (833) 950-2239

Beaufort

646 Robert Smalls Pkwy

Beaufort, SC 29906

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 254-3316

Fax Number: (833) 436-4142

Bennettsville

1028 Cheraw St

Bennettsville, SC 29512

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 810-7617

Fax Number: (833) 950-2241

Charleston

1463 Tobias Gadson Blv

Charleston, SC 29407

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 495-0111

Fax Number: (833) 950-2229

Clinton

292 Professional Park Rd

Clinton, SC 29325

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 526-9854

Fax Number: (833) 950-3463

Columbia

1835 Assembly St 11Fl Sthurmond Fed Bld

Columbia, SC 29201

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-7594

Fax Number: (833) 912-2288

Florence

181 Dozier Blvd

Florence, SC 29501

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 385-1173

Fax Number: (833) 950-2233

Georgetown

413 King St

Georgetown, SC 29440

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 593-1584

Fax Number: (833) 950-2245

Greenville

319 Pelham Rd

Greenville, SC 29615

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 274-5423

Fax Number: (833) 950-2231

Greenwood

115 Enterprise Court Ste C

Greenwood, SC 29649

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 739-4803

Fax Number: (833) 950-2237

Myrtle Beach

611 Burroughs and Chapin Blvd Ste 301

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 577-6601

Fax Number: (833) 950-2243

Orangeburg

1379 Sims St

Orangeburg, SC 29115

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 716-8602

Fax Number: (833) 950-2247

Rock Hill

499 Lakeshore Pkwy

Rock Hill, SC 29730

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 626-9589

Fax Number: (833) 950-2235

Spartanburg

145 N Church St Spartanburg Business Tech Ctr 3Rd Fl

Spartanburg, SC 29306

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 701-6620

Fax Number: (833) 912-2290

Sumter

240 N Bultman Dr

Sumter, SC 29150

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 445-0840

Fax Number: (833) 950-2552

Walterboro

502 Robertson Blvd

Walterboro, SC 29488

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 708-2810

Fax Number: (833) 597-0066

How to apply for disability at a South Carolina SSA office

If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in person at an SSA office. While SSA agents won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.

We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here , which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application , and taking some notes on your medical situation.

You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:

Frequently asked questions about South Carolina SSA offices

What time do SSA offices open in South Carolina?

Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.

When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in South Carolina?

While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment or avoiding these peak hours when visiting your local field office.

Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA office?

The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022 . They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.

Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?

If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.

What SSA office do I go to?

Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interact with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.

Do SSA offices have drop boxes?

Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.

Related resources for disability applicants in South Carolina:

South Carolina Disability Benefits: How to Qualify, Apply, and Get Approved

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