How many Social Security offices are in Torrance?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Torrance 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 Torrance 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 Torrance?

The closest field office outside Torrance is in Hawthorne, about 7.7 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Torrance 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 Torrance, California

1 office · Los Angeles County

Torrance has one Social Security field office, in Los Angeles County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 9 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: 9
people in service area: 290K
county: Los Angeles County
to next-nearest city: 7.7 mi

The Torrance office on the map

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

The Torrance Social Security office

20000 Mariner Ave Ste 150 Torrance, CA 90505 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 319-0732 View office →

Visiting a Torrance 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 Torrance office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Torrance office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 9 surrounding communities, the largest is Carson (93,535 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Carson, CA	2.7 mi	93,535
Redondo Beach, CA	4 mi	69,781
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	6.3 mi	41,295
West Carson, CA	2 mi	22,697
Lomita, CA	2.1 mi	20,428
Hermosa Beach, CA	5 mi	19,314
Palos Verdes Estates, CA	3.8 mi	13,052
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	2.9 mi	8,160
Rolling Hills, CA	4.6 mi	1,702

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Torrance Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Torrance?: Torrance, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Torrance 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 Torrance 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 Torrance?: The closest field office outside Torrance is in Hawthorne, about 7.7 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Torrance 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.