Social Security Offices in San Rafael, California
1 office · Marin County
San Rafael has one Social Security field office, in Marin County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 25 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
- 25
- people in service area
- 164K
- county
- Marin County
- to next-nearest city
- 11 mi
The San Rafael office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in San Rafael. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The San Rafael Social Security office
Visiting a San Rafael 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 San Rafael office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the San Rafael office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 25 surrounding communities, the largest is Mill Valley (14,105 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley, CA | 4.8 mi | 14,105 |
| Larkspur, CA | 2.8 mi | 12,928 |
| San Anselmo, CA | 1.9 mi | 12,693 |
| Corte Madera, CA | 3.3 mi | 10,141 |
| Fairfax, CA | 3.5 mi | 7,521 |
| Kentfield, CA | 2.2 mi | 7,423 |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA | 5.4 mi | 6,738 |
| Strawberry, CA | 5.4 mi | 5,325 |
| Santa Venetia, CA | 1.7 mi | 3,891 |
| Sleepy Hollow, CA | 4.1 mi | 2,366 |
| Ross, CA | 1.7 mi | 2,327 |
| Alto, CA | 4.8 mi | 818 |
…and 13 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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San Rafael Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in San Rafael?
- San Rafael, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 San Rafael?
- The closest field office outside San Rafael is in Richmond, about 11 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a San Rafael 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.