Social Security Offices in Sonora, California
1 office · Tuolumne County
Sonora has one Social Security field office, in Tuolumne County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 49 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
- 49
- people in service area
- 53K
- county
- Tuolumne County
- to next-nearest city
- 43 mi
The Sonora office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Sonora. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Sonora Social Security office
Visiting a Sonora 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 Sonora office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Sonora office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 49 surrounding communities, the largest is Phoenix Lake (4,820 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Lake, CA | 3.8 mi | 4,820 |
| Mono Vista, CA | 5.6 mi | 3,646 |
| Jamestown, CA | 3.5 mi | 3,379 |
| East Sonora, CA | 0.7 mi | 2,672 |
| Twain Harte, CA | 8.5 mi | 2,502 |
| Columbia, CA | 3.9 mi | 2,086 |
| Soulsbyville, CA | 5.9 mi | 2,063 |
| Tuolumne City, CA | 7.2 mi | 1,414 |
| Cedar Ridge, CA | 7.6 mi | 1,267 |
| Tuttletown, CA | 4.8 mi | 770 |
| Chinese Camp, CA | 8.5 mi | 146 |
| Vallecito, CA | 9.2 mi | 132 |
…and 37 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Sonora Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Sonora?
- Sonora, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Sonora 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 Sonora 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 Sonora?
- The closest field office outside Sonora is in Modesto, about 43 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Sonora 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.