Social Security Offices in Palm Springs, California
1 office ยท Riverside County
Palm Springs has one Social Security field office, in Riverside County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 11 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
- 11
- people in service area
- 128K
- county
- Riverside County
- to next-nearest city
- 17 mi
The Palm Springs office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Palm Springs. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Palm Springs Social Security office
Visiting a Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Palm Springs office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 11 surrounding communities, the largest is Cathedral City (52,220 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City, CA | 3.2 mi | 52,220 |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 10.1 mi | 32,716 |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 7.3 mi | 17,303 |
| Thousand Palms, CA | 6.4 mi | 8,158 |
| Garnet, CA | 6.5 mi | 5,567 |
| Desert Edge, CA | 8.3 mi | 3,480 |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA | 14.1 mi | 2,963 |
| Sky Valley, CA | 10 mi | 2,274 |
| Anza, CA | 20.5 mi | 2,101 |
| Whitewater, CA | 10.9 mi | 1,166 |
| Mountain Center, CA | 15 mi | 17 |
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Palm Springs Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Palm Springs?
- Palm Springs, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs?
- The closest field office outside Palm Springs is in Indio, about 17 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Palm Springs 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.