Social Security Offices in Florence, Alabama
1 office · Lauderdale County
Florence has one Social Security field office, in Lauderdale County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 23 nearby communities, and is one of Alabama's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 23
- people in service area
- 63K
- county
- Lauderdale County
- to next-nearest city
- 36 mi
The Florence office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Florence. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Florence Social Security office
Visiting a Florence 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 Florence office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Florence office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 23 surrounding communities, the largest is Muscle Shoals (16,618 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 3.9 mi | 16,618 |
| Russellville, AL | 20.5 mi | 10,789 |
| Sheffield, AL | 3 mi | 9,337 |
| Tuscumbia, AL | 5.2 mi | 9,068 |
| Underwood-Petersville, AL | 5.4 mi | 2,707 |
| Town Creek, AL | 17.1 mi | 1,053 |
| Killen, AL | 8.7 mi | 1,040 |
| Littleville, AL | 14.5 mi | 1,040 |
| Cherokee, AL | 17.4 mi | 963 |
| Leighton, AL | 10.6 mi | 662 |
| St. Florian, AL | 5.7 mi | 658 |
| Iron City, AL | 16.2 mi | 94 |
…and 11 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Florence Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Florence?
- Florence, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence?
- The closest field office outside Florence is in Lawrenceburg, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Florence 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.