Social Security Offices in Traverse City, Michigan
1 office · Grand Traverse County / Leelanau County
Traverse City has one Social Security field office, in Grand Traverse County / Leelanau County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 133 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
- 133
- people in service area
- 218K
- county
- Grand Traverse County / Leelanau County
- to next-nearest city
- 54 mi
The Traverse City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Traverse City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Traverse City Social Security office
Visiting a Traverse 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 Traverse City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Traverse City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 133 surrounding communities, the largest is Garfield (19,743 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield, MI | 1.6 mi | 19,743 |
| East Bay, MI | 7.1 mi | 11,716 |
| Long Lake, MI | 6.1 mi | 10,061 |
| Blair, MI | 8.6 mi | 9,108 |
| Green Lake, MI | 9.3 mi | 6,632 |
| Elmwood, MI | 5.4 mi | 4,961 |
| Acme, MI | 8.9 mi | 4,501 |
| Greilickville, MI | 2.3 mi | 1,765 |
| Solon, MI | 8.4 mi | 1,583 |
| Chums Corner, MI | 5.5 mi | 1,117 |
| Grawn, MI | 6.7 mi | 933 |
| Hardwood Acres, MI | 9.4 mi | 708 |
…and 121 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Traverse City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Traverse City?
- Traverse City, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Traverse 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 Traverse 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 Traverse City?
- The closest field office outside Traverse City is in Petoskey, about 54 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Traverse 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.