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Social Security Offices Near Novato, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Novato, CA?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Novato, CA to the San Rafael Social Security Office at 99 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 200, San Rafael, about 4.6 miles away, phone (866) 331-7761, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Novato, CA

Straight-line distance from the center of Novato (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Novato?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Novato to the San Rafael Social Security Office in San Rafael. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Novato
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
94945San Rafael Social Security Office for ZIP code 949457.2 miles
94947San Rafael Social Security Office for ZIP code 949477.8 miles
94949San Rafael Social Security Office for ZIP code 949493.2 miles

ZIP codes 94945, 94947 and 94949 go to the San Rafael Social Security Office, 99 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 200, San Rafael.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Novato (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Novato

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Petaluma

Petaluma is about 12 miles north of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94952 and 94954) to the Santa Rosa Social Security Office at 2099 Range Ave, Bldg A, Santa Rosa, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near American Canyon

American Canyon is about 17 miles northeast of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94503, to the Vallejo Social Security Office at 106 Plaza Dr, Suite A, Vallejo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Rodeo

Rodeo is about 16 miles east of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94525 and 94572) to the Richmond Social Security Office at 3164 Garrity Way, Richmond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Sonoma

Sonoma is about 15 miles north of central Novato. SSA splits its 15 ZIP codes among 4 offices: 9 to the Santa Rosa Social Security Office in Santa Rosa, 4 to the Napa Social Security Office in Napa, 1 to the Vallejo Social Security Office in Vallejo and 1 to the San Rafael Social Security Office in San Rafael. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Napa

Napa is about 20 miles northeast of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94558 and 94559) to the Napa Social Security Office at 1850 Soscol Ave, Suite 102, Napa, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Vallejo

Vallejo is about 16 miles east of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94589, 94590, 94591 and 94592) to the Vallejo Social Security Office at 106 Plaza Dr, Suite A, Vallejo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near San Rafael

San Rafael is about 7.5 miles south of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94901 and 94903) to the San Rafael Social Security Office at 99 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 200, San Rafael, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Richmond

Richmond is about 14 miles southeast of central Novato. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 94801, 94804 and 94806 go to the Richmond Social Security Office in Richmond; 94803 and 94805 go to the Berkeley Social Security Office in Berkeley.

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Social Security Office Near Pinole

Pinole is about 14 miles southeast of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94564, to the Richmond Social Security Office at 3164 Garrity Way, Richmond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near El Cerrito

El Cerrito is about 18 miles southeast of central Novato. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94530, to the Berkeley Social Security Office at 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the San Rafael Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the San Rafael Social Security Office at (866) 331-7761, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Novato?

There isn't an office in Novato, CA itself. The closest is the San Rafael Social Security Office, 99 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94903, about 4.6 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Novato?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Novato to the San Rafael Social Security Office in San Rafael. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Novato?

The San Rafael Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Novato?

SSA lists (866) 331-7761 for the San Rafael Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Novato?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the San Rafael Social Security Office at (866) 331-7761 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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