How many Social Security offices are in Berkeley?

Berkeley, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley?

The closest field office outside Berkeley is in Oakland, about 4.0 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Berkeley 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 Berkeley, California

1 office · Alameda County

Berkeley has one Social Security field office, in Alameda County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 4 nearby communities, and is one of California's 124 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 4
people in service area: 70K
county: Alameda County
to next-nearest city: 4.0 mi

The Berkeley office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Berkeley. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Berkeley Social Security office

2045 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 531-4696 View office →

Visiting a Berkeley 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.

Towns served by the Berkeley office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Berkeley office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 4 surrounding communities, the largest is El Cerrito (25,845 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
El Cerrito, CA	4 mi	25,845
Albany, CA	2 mi	19,488
Orinda, CA	4.9 mi	19,483
Kensington, CA	2.9 mi	5,171

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Berkeley Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Berkeley?: Berkeley, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley?: The closest field office outside Berkeley is in Oakland, about 4.0 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Berkeley 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.