Mesa Social Security Office
702 W Jerome Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Mesa Social Security office is one of 14 field offices in Arizona, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Mesa and 12 nearby communities, roughly 1,002,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Phoenix, about 14 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 12
- people in service area
- 1.0M
- to next-nearest office
- 14 mi
- offices in Arizona
- 14
- county
- Maricopa County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 964-1716
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Mesa office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 964-1716 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Mesa office
- Phoenix Area/maricopa County Residents Applying for Social Security Cards are Required to visit one of the Phoenix Social Security Card Centers.
- Locations are: 16241 N Tatum Boulevard.
- Suite B Phoenix Az (2 blocks south of Bell Road on Tatum Boulevard) and 250 N 7th Avenue, suite 200, Phoenix Az (corner of 7th Avenue and Van Buren).
- Hours 9 am to 4:00 Mon to Fri.
- For All Other Social Security Business please visit the Social Security office located one block Ne from the corner of Baseline Road and Extension Road.
Mesa office location
Services at the Mesa Social Security office
Staff at the Mesa office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Mesa office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Mesa office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 12 surrounding communities, the largest is Chandler (279,458 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 5.2 mi | 279,458 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 3.9 mi | 273,136 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 9.3 mi | 242,753 |
| Tempe, AZ | 4.3 mi | 184,118 |
| Sun Lakes, AZ | 11.9 mi | 14,887 |
| Guadalupe, AZ | 6.8 mi | 5,307 |
| Casa Blanca, AZ | 18.2 mi | 1,009 |
| Stotonic Village, AZ | 15.9 mi | 426 |
| Sacate Village, AZ | 18.3 mi | 351 |
| Goodyear Village, AZ | 12.8 mi | 277 |
| Wet Camp Village, AZ | 16.9 mi | 115 |
| Lower Santan Village, AZ | 16.9 mi | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions about the Mesa office
- The Mesa office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Mesa office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 964-1716 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 964-1716 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Mesa, this is the closest office for about 12 surrounding communities, including Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, Scottsdale. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Phoenix, about 14 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.