San Francisco Social Security Office
3140 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The San Francisco Social Security office is one of 124 field offices in California, serving San Francisco County and the surrounding area. San Francisco has more than one office, the next-closest is on 90 7th St, about 1.2 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- offices in San Francisco
- 3
- to next-nearest office
- 1.2 mi
- offices in California
- 124
- county
- San Francisco County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 755-6323
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
Fax: (833) 950-3385
San Francisco 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 (866) 755-6323 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 San Francisco office
- The office is on 16th Street at the corner of Albion Street, in San Francisco's Mission District.
- It's about a 5-minute walk from the 16th St Mission BART station (16th & Mission).
- Muni bus lines 14, 33, and 49 stop nearby on Mission Street.
San Francisco office location
37.76491, -122.42293 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the San Francisco Social Security office
Staff at the San Francisco 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the San Francisco office
- The San Francisco 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 San Francisco office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 755-6323 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 755-6323, or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Yes, San Francisco has more than one Social Security office. The next-closest is on 90 7th St, about 1.2 miles away. Every nearby office is listed on this page with its distance and a link.
- 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.