Gilroy Social Security Office
1059 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Gilroy Social Security office is one of 124 field offices in California, serving Santa Clara County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Gilroy and 5 nearby communities, roughly 99,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Watsonville, about 13 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 5
- people in service area
- 99K
- to next-nearest office
- 13 mi
- offices in California
- 124
- county
- Santa Clara County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 452-4198
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Gilroy 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 (877) 452-4198 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 Gilroy office
- 1st and Kern, turn into Strawhat Pizza drive Way go to end of Bldg.
- Frm 101 Leavesley exit right turn L on Monterey then R on 1st St office located on 1st St between Kern St and Westwood Dr.
- Located in Strip Mall with Strawhat Pizza and Oreily Auto Parts Stores at end of of building.
Gilroy office location
Services at the Gilroy Social Security office
Staff at the Gilroy 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 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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Frequently asked questions about the Gilroy office
- The Gilroy 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 Gilroy office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 452-4198 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 452-4198 (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 Gilroy, this is the closest office for about 5 surrounding communities, including San Martin, Morgan Hill, San Juan Bautista, Hollister, Santa Nella. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Watsonville, about 13 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.