Social Security Offices in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
1 office · Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Beach has one Social Security field office, in Okaloosa County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 21 nearby communities, and is one of Florida's 40 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 21
- people in service area
- 175K
- county
- Okaloosa County
- to next-nearest city
- 36 mi
The Fort Walton Beach office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Fort Walton Beach. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Fort Walton Beach Social Security office
Visiting a Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Fort Walton Beach office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 21 surrounding communities, the largest is Navarre (37,390 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Navarre, FL | 14.9 mi | 37,390 |
| Wright, FL | 1.2 mi | 24,671 |
| Niceville, FL | 9.4 mi | 15,946 |
| Destin, FL | 8.3 mi | 13,956 |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 3.3 mi | 7,495 |
| Ocean City, FL | 0.7 mi | 5,969 |
| Valparaiso, FL | 8.1 mi | 4,877 |
| Mary Esther, FL | 3.8 mi | 3,994 |
| Hurlburt Field, FL | 6.2 mi | 2,478 |
| Eglin AFB, FL | 4.2 mi | 2,448 |
| Shalimar, FL | 2.4 mi | 742 |
| Cinco Bayou, FL | 2 mi | 458 |
…and 9 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Fort Walton Beach Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Fort Walton Beach?
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach?
- The closest field office outside Fort Walton Beach is in Pensacola, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Fort Walton Beach 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.