Social Security Offices in Petoskey, Michigan
1 office · Emmet County
Petoskey has one Social Security field office, in Emmet County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 114 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
- 114
- people in service area
- 140K
- county
- Emmet County
- to next-nearest city
- 54 mi
The Petoskey office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Petoskey. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Petoskey Social Security office
Visiting a Petoskey 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 Petoskey office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Petoskey office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 114 surrounding communities, the largest is Bear Creek (6,565 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek, MI | 2.9 mi | 6,565 |
| Resort, MI | 4.1 mi | 2,843 |
| Little Traverse, MI | 5.2 mi | 2,662 |
| Springvale, MI | 8.1 mi | 2,150 |
| West Traverse, MI | 6.7 mi | 1,768 |
| Harbor Springs, MI | 4.5 mi | 1,285 |
| Bay, MI | 6.7 mi | 1,147 |
| Bay Shore, MI | 7.5 mi | 724 |
| Oden, MI | 7.2 mi | 463 |
| Walloon Lake, MI | 7.4 mi | 310 |
| Bay View, MI | 1.6 mi | 177 |
| Conway, MI | 5.4 mi | 85 |
…and 102 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Petoskey Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Petoskey?
- Petoskey, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Petoskey 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 Petoskey 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 Petoskey?
- The closest field office outside Petoskey is in Traverse City, about 54 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Petoskey 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.