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.

Social Security Offices in Bellingham, Washington

1 office · 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

710 Alabama St Bellingham, WA 98225 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 256-6906 View 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.

Towns served by the Bellingham office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bellingham office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 21 surrounding communities, the largest is Lynden (16,048 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Lynden, WA	12.7 mi	16,048
Ferndale, WA	8.1 mi	15,476
Birch Bay, WA	16.6 mi	9,917
Sudden Valley, WA	6.1 mi	7,407
Marietta-Alderwood, WA	4.4 mi	3,463
Everson, WA	12.3 mi	2,967
Geneva, WA	3.1 mi	2,596
Nooksack, WA	13.2 mi	1,548
Custer, WA	13.3 mi	298
Deming, WA	12.2 mi	174
Alger, WA	11.4 mi	150
Acme, WA	12.3 mi	123

…and 9 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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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.