How many Social Security offices are in Alpena?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Alpena 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 Alpena 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 Alpena?

The closest field office outside Alpena is in West Branch, about 68 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Alpena 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 Alpena, Michigan

1 office · Alpena County

Alpena has one Social Security field office, in Alpena County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 51 nearby communities, and is one of Michigan's 43 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 51
people in service area: 55K
county: Alpena County
to next-nearest city: 68 mi

The Alpena office on the map

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

The Alpena Social Security office

111 N 4th Ave Alpena, MI 49707 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 452-4195 View office →

Visiting a Alpena 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 Alpena office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Alpena office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 51 surrounding communities, the largest is Alpena (Township) (9,110 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Alpena (Township), MI	2.4 mi	9,110
Sanborn, MI	11.7 mi	2,082
Wilson, MI	9.8 mi	1,977
Presque Isle, MI	13 mi	1,710
Ossineke (Township), MI	17.1 mi	1,641
Maple Ridge, MI	7.5 mi	1,564
Green, MI	18.1 mi	1,130
Long Rapids, MI	13.5 mi	986
Alcona, MI	17.8 mi	970
Ossineke, MI	11.2 mi	828
Posen (Township), MI	17.9 mi	817
Krakow, MI	17.7 mi	672

…and 39 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Alpena Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Alpena?: Alpena, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Alpena 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 Alpena 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 Alpena?: The closest field office outside Alpena is in West Branch, about 68 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Alpena 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.