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Social Security offices in California

Browse office pages for California by city. Each page gives you the address, phone number, office hours, map, and nearby alternatives before you decide where to go.

Jump to a city

Start with the city you need most. The biggest office clusters in California are listed first.

Los Angeles 7 Fresno 3 Sacramento 3 San Francisco 3 San Jose 3 Bakersfield 2 Oakland 2 San Diego 2 Alhambra 1 Anaheim 1 Antioch 1 Auburn 1
What these office pages help with

Use these pages to compare office addresses, phone numbers, hours, maps, and nearby locations.

If you are trying to replace a card, file for benefits, update your record, or bring documents to SSA, the city sections below are the fastest way to the right office page.

Find a city in California

Search the California office directory by city name and jump straight to that section.

Los Angeles, CA

7 offices in California

Fresno, CA

3 offices in California

Sacramento, CA

3 offices in California

San Francisco, CA

3 offices in California

San Jose, CA

3 offices in California

Bakersfield, CA

2 offices in California

Oakland, CA

2 offices in California

San Diego, CA

2 offices in California

Alhambra, CA

1 office in California

Anaheim, CA

1 office in California
Choosing the right office in California

The best office is usually the one closest to your home ZIP code, but nearby cities can still be useful if appointment times or travel plans make more sense elsewhere.

Start with the city you expect to use most, then compare office pages for address, phone, office hours, map, and nearby alternatives. Larger cities often have more than one office page.

In California, this directory currently covers 124 office pages across 107 cities.

What people usually need help with

Most visits are about replacing a Social Security card, applying for retirement or disability benefits, updating a name or address, turning in documents, or checking on a pending claim.

If you only need a quick status update, a call may save you the trip. If you already have a notice from SSA, bring it with you so the office can match your visit to the right file.

Before you visit an office in California

Bring a photo ID and any documents tied to your request. For disability visits, that may include medical records, provider names, and medication details.

Call first if the trip matters. Holiday hours, weather disruptions, appointment rules, and same-day service limits can all change what an office is able to do when you arrive.

Common questions

Do I need an appointment?

Usually it helps. Some offices take walk-ins, but wait times can vary a lot by day and city.

Can I use another city?

Often yes. If one office is not convenient, compare nearby city pages and call ahead before you go.

What should I check before I travel?

Address, phone, office hours, map, and whether the office can help with the service you need that day.