How many Social Security offices are in Gilroy?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Gilroy 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 Gilroy 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 Gilroy?

The closest field office outside Gilroy is in Watsonville, about 13 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Gilroy 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 Gilroy, California

1 office · Santa Clara County

Gilroy has one Social Security field office, in Santa Clara County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 5 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: 5
people in service area: 99K
county: Santa Clara County
to next-nearest city: 13 mi

The Gilroy office on the map

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

The Gilroy Social Security office

1059 First Street Gilroy, CA 95020 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 452-4198 View office →

Visiting a Gilroy 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 Gilroy office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Gilroy office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 5 surrounding communities, the largest is Morgan Hill (45,342 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Morgan Hill, CA	8.7 mi	45,342
Hollister, CA	15.4 mi	43,346
San Martin, CA	5 mi	6,498
San Juan Bautista, CA	12 mi	2,143
Santa Nella, CA	32.4 mi	1,981

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Gilroy Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Gilroy?: Gilroy, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Gilroy 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 Gilroy 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 Gilroy?: The closest field office outside Gilroy is in Watsonville, about 13 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Gilroy 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.