Social Security Offices in Bellingham, Washington
1 office ยท Whatcom County
Bellingham has one Social Security field office, in Whatcom County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 21 nearby communities, and is one of Washington's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 21
- people in service area
- 77K
- county
- Whatcom County
- to next-nearest city
- 23 mi
The Bellingham office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Bellingham. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Bellingham Social Security office
Visiting a Bellingham 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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Bellingham office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva, WA | Bellingham office | 3.1 mi |
| Marietta-Alderwood, WA | Bellingham office | 4.4 mi |
| Sudden Valley, WA | Bellingham office | 6.1 mi |
| Ferndale, WA | Bellingham office | 8.1 mi |
| Alger, WA | Bellingham office | 11.4 mi |
| Deming, WA | Bellingham office | 12.2 mi |
| Acme, WA | Bellingham office | 12.3 mi |
| Everson, WA | Bellingham office | 12.3 mi |
| Lynden, WA | Bellingham office | 12.7 mi |
| Nooksack, WA | Bellingham office | 13.2 mi |
| Custer, WA | Bellingham office | 13.3 mi |
| Birch Bay, WA | Bellingham office | 16.6 mi |
Show all 21 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall, WA | Bellingham office | 18.4 mi |
| Sumas, WA | Bellingham office | 18.8 mi |
| Peaceful Valley, WA | Bellingham office | 18.9 mi |
| Blaine, WA | Bellingham office | 20.5 mi |
| Maple Falls, WA | Bellingham office | 20.9 mi |
| Glacier, WA | Bellingham office | 25.3 mi |
| Friday Harbor, WA | Bellingham office | 29.7 mi |
| Point Roberts, WA | Bellingham office | 31.8 mi |
| Roche Harbor, WA | Bellingham office | 32.9 mi |
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Bellingham Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Bellingham?
- Bellingham, Washington has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham?
- The closest field office outside Bellingham is in Mt Vernon, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Bellingham 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.