How many Social Security offices are in Birmingham?

Birmingham, Alabama has 2 Social Security field offices, each listed below with their address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at a Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham?

The closest field office outside Birmingham is in Bessemer, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Birmingham 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.

Social Security Offices in Birmingham, Alabama

2 offices · Jefferson County / Shelby County

Birmingham has 2 Social Security field offices, all in Jefferson County / Shelby County. Together they're the nearest office for around 55 communities across the area, part of Alabama's 22 offices statewide. Use the map or the list below to choose the right one, then check its hours and book an appointment before visiting.

offices in city: 2
communities served: 55
people in service area: 456K
county: Jefferson County / Shelby County
to next-nearest city: 15 mi

All 2 Birmingham offices on the map

2 locations, Social Security offices in Birmingham. Click a pin for the address and a link.

Birmingham Social Security offices

1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor Birmingham, AL 35285 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 592-3734 View office → 1972 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville Exec. Park Birmingham, AL 35235 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 613-2743 View office →

Visiting a Birmingham 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.

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Birmingham Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Birmingham?: Birmingham, Alabama has 2 Social Security field offices, each listed below with their address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at a Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham?: The closest field office outside Birmingham is in Bessemer, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Birmingham 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.