Santa Ana, CA Social Security office at 1851 East First St, 92705
1851 East First Street, Fifth Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Santa Ana Social Security office is one of 124 field offices in California, serving Orange County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Santa Ana and 5 nearby communities, roughly 557,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Fountain Valley, about 5.5 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 5
- people in service area
- 557K
- to next-nearest office
- 5.5 mi
- offices in California
- 124
- county
- Orange County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 366-6146
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Santa Ana 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 (888) 366-6146 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 Santa Ana office
- Located on the fifth floor of the Xerox Bldg/corner of E first St and Cabrillo park Drive.use the 1st St/4th St exit from the I 5 freeway.
- Visitors must Pay for parking if they park in the Xerox parking Structure.
- Please Know your Ssn if you have one in Order to Check-in.
Santa Ana office location
Services at the Santa Ana Social Security office
Staff at the Santa Ana 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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Santa Ana office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tustin, CA | Santa Ana office | 0.9 mi |
| North Tustin, CA | Santa Ana office | 3 mi |
| Orange, CA | Santa Ana office | 3 mi |
| Villa Park, CA | Santa Ana office | 5 mi |
| Irvine, CA | Santa Ana office | 5.4 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Santa Ana office
- The Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 366-6146 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 366-6146 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Santa Ana, this is the closest office for about 5 surrounding communities, including Tustin, North Tustin, Orange, Villa Park, Irvine. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Fountain Valley, about 5.5 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- 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.