Social Security Offices in Gallup, New Mexico
1 office · McKinley County
Gallup has one Social Security field office, in McKinley County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 91 nearby communities, and is one of New Mexico's 10 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 91
- people in service area
- 71K
- county
- McKinley County
- to next-nearest city
- 91 mi
The Gallup office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Gallup. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Gallup Social Security office
Visiting a Gallup 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 Gallup office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Gallup office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 91 surrounding communities, the largest is Gamerco (1,646 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Gamerco, NM | 4.3 mi | 1,646 |
| Church Rock, NM | 6.3 mi | 1,354 |
| Rock Springs, NM | 8.7 mi | 1,166 |
| Twin Lakes, NM | 13 mi | 1,119 |
| Williams Acres, NM | 9.2 mi | 711 |
| Yah-ta-hey, NM | 7.9 mi | 627 |
| Sundance, NM | 6.2 mi | 553 |
| White Cliffs, NM | 6 mi | 489 |
| Fort Wingate, NM | 10.4 mi | 273 |
| Purty Rock, NM | 10.7 mi | 223 |
| Crestview, NM | 8.5 mi | 201 |
| Catalpa Canyon, NM | 2.4 mi | 16 |
…and 79 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Gallup Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Gallup?
- Gallup, New Mexico has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Gallup 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 Gallup 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 Gallup?
- The closest field office outside Gallup is in Farmington, about 91 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Gallup 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.