How many Social Security offices are in Gainesville?

Gainesville, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville?

The closest field office outside Gainesville is in Ocala, about 37 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Gainesville 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 Gainesville, Florida

1 office · Alachua County

Gainesville has one Social Security field office, in Alachua County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 29 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: 29
people in service area: 57K
county: Alachua County
to next-nearest city: 37 mi

The Gainesville office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Gainesville. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Gainesville Social Security office

4562 NW 13 Street Gainesville, FL 32609 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 219-8323 View office →

Visiting a Gainesville 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 Gainesville office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Gainesville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 29 surrounding communities, the largest is Alachua (10,712 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Alachua, FL	6.3 mi	10,712
Newberry, FL	16.4 mi	7,662
High Springs, FL	17.8 mi	6,415
Hawthorne, FL	16.8 mi	1,491
Archer, FL	15.8 mi	1,152
Waldo, FL	12.1 mi	840
Micanopy, FL	13.8 mi	647
McIntosh, FL	18.6 mi	479
Hampton, FL	17 mi	444
Worthington Springs, FL	16.8 mi	373
Brooker, FL	13.2 mi	325
La Crosse, FL	10.8 mi	317

…and 17 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Gainesville Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Gainesville?: Gainesville, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville?: The closest field office outside Gainesville is in Ocala, about 37 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Gainesville 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.