Oakland Social Security Office
7200 Bancroft Avenue, Eastmont Town Center Ste 263, Oakland, CA 94605
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Oakland Social Security office is one of 124 field offices in California, serving Alameda County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Oakland and 2 nearby communities, roughly 60,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in San Leandro, about 3.1 miles away.
- offices in Oakland
- 2
- nearby towns served
- 2
- people in service area
- 60K
- to next-nearest office
- 3.1 mi
- offices in California
- 124
- county
- Alameda County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 527-9329
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Oakland 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 (888) 527-9329 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 Oakland office
- Located in Eastmont Town Center, 2nd Flr Suite 263- east 580 exit Edwards right on Edwards to 73rd and Macarthur- cross Macarthur to right turn on second drive Way to enter at east entrance of Mall.
- West 580 exit Keller, left on Mountain, left on Edwards cross Macarthur Boulevard, turn right into Mall's east entrance to next to Oakland Police Substation Lots of Free parking- Bus Lines to Eastmont Mall to Ac Transit Lines 57, 40 Ad 43, san Francisco Bus Lines N, Nl, and Nh.
Oakland office location
Services at the Oakland Social Security office
Staff at the Oakland 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 Oakland office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Oakland office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 2 surrounding communities, the largest is Danville (43,240 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Danville, CA | 10.3 mi | 43,240 |
| Moraga, CA | 5.3 mi | 16,624 |
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Frequently asked questions about the Oakland office
- The Oakland 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 Oakland office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 527-9329 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 527-9329 (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 Oakland, this is the closest office for about 2 surrounding communities, including Moraga, Danville. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in San Leandro, about 3.1 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.