Social Security Offices in Merced, California
1 office ยท Merced County
Merced has one Social Security field office, in Merced County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 29 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
- 29
- people in service area
- 147K
- county
- Merced County
- to next-nearest city
- 34 mi
The Merced office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Merced. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Merced Social Security office
Visiting a Merced 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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Merced office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin, CA | Merced office | 3 mi |
| Bear Creek, CA | Merced office | 3.7 mi |
| University of California-Merced, CA | Merced office | 4.5 mi |
| Tuttle, CA | Merced office | 5.7 mi |
| McSwain, CA | Merced office | 5.9 mi |
| Atwater, CA | Merced office | 7.4 mi |
| Winton, CA | Merced office | 8.8 mi |
| Planada, CA | Merced office | 9 mi |
| Cressey, CA | Merced office | 12.5 mi |
| El Nido, CA | Merced office | 12.7 mi |
| Snelling, CA | Merced office | 14 mi |
| Le Grand, CA | Merced office | 14.1 mi |
Show all 28 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston, CA | Merced office | 14.2 mi |
| Ballico, CA | Merced office | 15.6 mi |
| Delhi, CA | Merced office | 18.2 mi |
| Hornitos, CA | Merced office | 18.3 mi |
| Stevinson, CA | Merced office | 20.5 mi |
| Dos Palos Y, CA | Merced office | 20.6 mi |
| Catheys Valley, CA | Merced office | 22.3 mi |
| Lake Don Pedro, CA | Merced office | 23.2 mi |
| Dos Palos, CA | Merced office | 24.4 mi |
| South Dos Palos, CA | Merced office | 26.3 mi |
| Los Banos, CA | Merced office | 27.2 mi |
| Mt Bullion, CA | Merced office | 27.3 mi |
| Volta, CA | Merced office | 29 mi |
| Mariposa, CA | Merced office | 30.4 mi |
| Bootjack, CA | Merced office | 34 mi |
| Midpines, CA | Merced office | 34.4 mi |
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Merced Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Merced?
- Merced, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced?
- The closest field office outside Merced is in Madera, about 34 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Merced 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.