How many Social Security offices are in Richmond?

Richmond, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?

The closest field office outside Richmond is in Berkeley, about 8.0 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Richmond 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.

Social Security Offices in Richmond, California

1 office · Contra Costa County

Richmond has one Social Security field office, in Contra Costa 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: 123K
county: Contra Costa County
to next-nearest city: 8.0 mi

The Richmond office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Richmond. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Richmond Social Security office

3164 Garrity Way Richmond, CA 94806 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 877-3116 View office →

Visiting a Richmond 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 Richmond office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Richmond office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 11 surrounding communities, the largest is San Pablo (31,773 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
San Pablo, CA	1.6 mi	31,773
Hercules, CA	3.3 mi	26,091
Pinole, CA	2.3 mi	18,821
El Sobrante, CA	1.5 mi	14,779
Rodeo, CA	4.9 mi	10,023
Tara Hills, CA	1.2 mi	4,915
North Richmond, CA	2.8 mi	4,258
Rollingwood, CA	0.9 mi	3,612
East Richmond Heights, CA	2.3 mi	3,473
Bayview, CA	2.1 mi	2,754
Montalvin Manor, CA	1.5 mi	2,490

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Richmond Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Richmond?: Richmond, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?: The closest field office outside Richmond is in Berkeley, about 8.0 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Richmond 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.