Social Security Offices in Lake City, Florida
1 office · 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.
Towns served by the Lake City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lake City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 16 surrounding communities, the largest is Live Oak (6,843 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak, FL | 21.1 mi | 6,843 |
| Jasper, FL | 29.6 mi | 3,661 |
| Watertown, FL | 3.3 mi | 2,381 |
| Lake Butler, FL | 21.8 mi | 1,950 |
| Five Points, FL | 3.2 mi | 1,276 |
| Mayo, FL | 31.6 mi | 1,089 |
| White Springs, FL | 12.6 mi | 735 |
| Branford, FL | 21.5 mi | 734 |
| Fort White, FL | 17.2 mi | 609 |
| Bell, FL | 30.9 mi | 525 |
| Glen St. Mary, FL | 30.9 mi | 475 |
| Spring Ridge, FL | 24.2 mi | 302 |
…and 4 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.