Social Security Offices in Bay City, Michigan
1 office · Bay County
Bay City has one Social Security field office, in Bay County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 82 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
- 82
- people in service area
- 193K
- county
- Bay County
- to next-nearest city
- 12 mi
The Bay City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Bay City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Bay City Social Security office
Visiting a Bay City 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 Bay City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bay City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 82 surrounding communities, the largest is Bangor (13,907 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MI | 3.5 mi | 13,907 |
| Monitor, MI | 5.1 mi | 10,612 |
| Hampton, MI | 5.9 mi | 9,633 |
| Williams, MI | 11.4 mi | 5,014 |
| Kawkawlin, MI | 8.2 mi | 4,386 |
| Frankenlust, MI | 6.2 mi | 3,663 |
| Essexville, MI | 2.5 mi | 3,332 |
| Portsmouth, MI | 4.2 mi | 3,181 |
| Beaver, MI | 12.5 mi | 2,697 |
| Auburn, MI | 9.1 mi | 2,046 |
| Merritt, MI | 9 mi | 1,341 |
| Wisner, MI | 12.6 mi | 596 |
…and 70 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Bay City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Bay City?
- Bay City, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Bay City 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 Bay City 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 Bay City?
- The closest field office outside Bay City is in Saginaw, about 12 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Bay City 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.