Social Security Offices in Lake City, Florida
1 office ยท Columbia County
Lake City has one Social Security field office, in Columbia County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 16 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
- 16
- people in service area
- 23K
- county
- Columbia County
- to next-nearest city
- 38 mi
The Lake City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Lake City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Lake City Social Security office
Visiting a Lake City 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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Lake City office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Five Points, FL | Lake City office | 3.2 mi |
| Watertown, FL | Lake City office | 3.3 mi |
| White Springs, FL | Lake City office | 12.6 mi |
| Fort White, FL | Lake City office | 17.2 mi |
| Live Oak, FL | Lake City office | 21.1 mi |
| Branford, FL | Lake City office | 21.5 mi |
| Spring Ridge, FL | Lake City office | 24.2 mi |
| Jasper, FL | Lake City office | 29.6 mi |
| Bell, FL | Lake City office | 30.9 mi |
| Glen St. Mary, FL | Lake City office | 30.9 mi |
| Mayo, FL | Lake City office | 31.6 mi |
| Fargo, GA | Lake City office | 36 mi |
Show all 15 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day, FL | Lake City office | 37.6 mi |
| Cross City, FL | Lake City office | 46.1 mi |
| Steinhatchee, FL | Lake City office | 55.4 mi |
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Lake City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Lake City?
- Lake City, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Lake City 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 Lake City 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 Lake City?
- The closest field office outside Lake City is in Gainesville, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Lake City 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.