Social Security Offices in Bessemer, Alabama
1 office ยท Jefferson County
Bessemer has one Social Security field office, in Jefferson County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 24 nearby communities, and is one of Alabama's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 24
- people in service area
- 162K
- county
- Jefferson County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Bessemer office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Bessemer. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Bessemer Social Security office
Visiting a Bessemer office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Bessemer office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McCalla, AL | Bessemer office | 1.1 mi |
| North Johns, AL | Bessemer office | 5.5 mi |
| Brighton, AL | Bessemer office | 6 mi |
| Hueytown, AL | Bessemer office | 6 mi |
| Lipscomb, AL | Bessemer office | 6.3 mi |
| Concord, AL | Bessemer office | 7.2 mi |
| Rock Creek, AL | Bessemer office | 8.8 mi |
| Lake View, AL | Bessemer office | 8.9 mi |
| Helena, AL | Bessemer office | 9.3 mi |
| Sylvan Springs, AL | Bessemer office | 10.4 mi |
| Pelham, AL | Bessemer office | 12.7 mi |
| Brantleyville, AL | Bessemer office | 12.8 mi |
Show all 24 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock, AL | Bessemer office | 13 mi |
| Alabaster, AL | Bessemer office | 13.9 mi |
| Pea Ridge, AL | Bessemer office | 15.3 mi |
| Vance, AL | Bessemer office | 18.2 mi |
| West Blocton, AL | Bessemer office | 18.3 mi |
| Montevallo, AL | Bessemer office | 20.1 mi |
| Wilton, AL | Bessemer office | 21.1 mi |
| Calera, AL | Bessemer office | 22.6 mi |
| Centreville, AL | Bessemer office | 30 mi |
| Shelby, AL | Bessemer office | 30.2 mi |
| Jemison, AL | Bessemer office | 31.8 mi |
| Thorsby, AL | Bessemer office | 35.3 mi |
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Bessemer Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Bessemer?
- Bessemer, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Bessemer office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Bessemer Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Bessemer?
- The closest field office outside Bessemer is in Birmingham, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Bessemer office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.