Social Security Offices in Ft Lauderdale, Florida
1 office
Ft Lauderdale has one Social Security field office. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 26 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
- 26
- people in service area
- 1.0M
- to next-nearest city
- 5.3 mi
The Ft Lauderdale office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Ft Lauderdale. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Ft Lauderdale Social Security office
Visiting a Ft Lauderdale 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 Ft Lauderdale office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Ft Lauderdale office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 26 surrounding communities, the largest is Tamarac (71,541 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarac, FL | 4.1 mi | 71,541 |
| Margate, FL | 4.1 mi | 58,001 |
| Coconut Creek, FL | 4.5 mi | 57,117 |
| North Lauderdale, FL | 3 mi | 44,239 |
| Oakland Park, FL | 3.7 mi | 43,650 |
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 1.8 mi | 35,609 |
| Wilton Manors, FL | 3.7 mi | 11,316 |
| Roosevelt Gardens, FL | 3.3 mi | 2,068 |
| Washington Park, FL | 3.8 mi | 2,035 |
| Boulevard Gardens, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,652 |
| Franklin Park, FL | 3.8 mi | 1,549 |
| Lazy Lake, FL | 3.5 mi | 35 |
…and 14 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Ft Lauderdale Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Ft Lauderdale?
- Ft Lauderdale, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Ft Lauderdale 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 Ft Lauderdale 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 Ft Lauderdale?
- The closest field office outside Ft Lauderdale is in Plantation, about 5.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Ft Lauderdale 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.