Social Security Offices in San Mateo, California
Looking for a Social Security office in San Mateo? Below is the field office serving residents of San Mateo and surrounding communities in California, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving San Mateo, CA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the San Mateo Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
San Mateo Social Security Office · 800 South Claremont St
Closest office for 11 ZIP codes, including Belmont, Burlingame, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Moss Beach. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: NO onsite parking except for DMV blue placard parking - allow 15 minutes for parking.
Social Security office hours in San Mateo
The San Mateo Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside San Mateo
Straight-line distance from the San Mateo Social Security Office. Useful when the San Mateo office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Redwood City Social Security Office Redwood City, CA · 7.5 mi
- Daly City Social Security Office Daly City, CA · 10.9 mi
- Hayward Social Security Office Hayward, CA · 13.2 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for San Mateo Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in San Mateo
Answers built from the office records for San Mateo, CA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in San Mateo?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the San Mateo Social Security Office at (866) 726-8193, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the San Mateo Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 11 ZIP codes, including Belmont, Burlingame, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in California.
What are the Social Security office hours in San Mateo, CA?
The San Mateo Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside San Mateo?
the Redwood City Social Security Office in Redwood City, CA (7.5 miles), the Daly City Social Security Office in Daly City, CA (10.9 miles), the Hayward Social Security Office in Hayward, CA (13.2 miles). Distances are straight-line from the San Mateo Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in San Mateo?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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