Social Security Offices in Lakeland, Florida
1 office ยท Polk County
Lakeland has one Social Security field office, in Polk 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
- 142K
- county
- Polk County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Lakeland office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Lakeland. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Lakeland Social Security office
Visiting a Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medulla, FL | Lakeland office | 0.8 mi |
| Lakeland Highlands, FL | Lakeland office | 0.9 mi |
| Fuller Heights, FL | Lakeland office | 4 mi |
| Mulberry, FL | Lakeland office | 4.4 mi |
| Willow Oak, FL | Lakeland office | 4.4 mi |
| Highland City, FL | Lakeland office | 5.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake, FL | Lakeland office | 6.3 mi |
| Combee Settlement, FL | Lakeland office | 7.8 mi |
| Bartow, FL | Lakeland office | 8.6 mi |
| Plant City, FL | Lakeland office | 10 mi |
| Bradley Junction, FL | Lakeland office | 11.3 mi |
| Kathleen, FL | Lakeland office | 11.8 mi |
Show all 16 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland, FL | Lakeland office | 13 mi |
| Fort Meade, FL | Lakeland office | 17.4 mi |
| Fort Green, FL | Lakeland office | 24 mi |
| Fort Green Springs, FL | Lakeland office | 25.4 mi |
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Lakeland Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Lakeland?
- Lakeland, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland?
- The closest field office outside Lakeland is in Winter Haven, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Lakeland 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.