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.

Social Security Offices in Lakeland, Florida

1 office · 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

550 Commerce Dr Lakeland, FL 33813 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 604-9387 View 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.

Towns served by the Lakeland office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lakeland office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 16 surrounding communities, the largest is Plant City (39,653 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Plant City, FL	10 mi	39,653
Bartow, FL	8.6 mi	19,447
Fuller Heights, FL	4 mi	11,989
Lakeland Highlands, FL	0.9 mi	11,575
Highland City, FL	5.3 mi	11,392
Medulla, FL	0.8 mi	11,336
Willow Oak, FL	4.4 mi	7,168
Kathleen, FL	11.8 mi	6,402
Crystal Lake, FL	6.3 mi	6,211
Combee Settlement, FL	7.8 mi	6,173
Mulberry, FL	4.4 mi	4,002
Bradley Junction, FL	11.3 mi	702

…and 4 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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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.