Social Security Offices in Redwood City, California
1 office · San Mateo County
Redwood City has one Social Security field office, in San Mateo County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 15 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
- 15
- people in service area
- 244K
- county
- San Mateo County
- to next-nearest city
- 6.9 mi
The Redwood City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Redwood City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Redwood City Social Security office
Visiting a Redwood City 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 Redwood City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Redwood City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 15 surrounding communities, the largest is Palo Alto (66,680 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | 5.9 mi | 66,680 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 3.7 mi | 32,475 |
| San Carlos, CA | 2 mi | 30,034 |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 5.2 mi | 28,847 |
| Belmont, CA | 3.2 mi | 27,225 |
| Stanford, CA | 5.8 mi | 16,200 |
| North Fair Oaks, CA | 2.2 mi | 14,992 |
| Atherton, CA | 2.7 mi | 6,915 |
| Woodside, CA | 4.2 mi | 5,131 |
| Emerald Lake Hills, CA | 2.6 mi | 4,893 |
| West Menlo Park, CA | 4.2 mi | 3,720 |
| Ladera, CA | 6.4 mi | 1,385 |
…and 3 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Redwood City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Redwood City?
- Redwood City, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
- The closest field office outside Redwood City is in San Mateo, about 6.9 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Redwood City 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.