Social Security Offices in Panama City, Florida
1 office · Bay County
Panama City has one Social Security field office, in Bay County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 19 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
- 19
- people in service area
- 111K
- county
- Bay County
- to next-nearest city
- 50 mi
The Panama City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Panama City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Panama City Social Security office
Visiting a Panama 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 Panama City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Panama City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Lynn Haven (18,990 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Haven, FL | 6.3 mi | 18,990 |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 8.7 mi | 18,294 |
| Upper Grand Lagoon, FL | 4.7 mi | 18,114 |
| Callaway, FL | 5.5 mi | 13,084 |
| Springfield, FL | 3.1 mi | 8,025 |
| Lower Grand Lagoon, FL | 5.3 mi | 4,700 |
| Parker, FL | 3.9 mi | 4,499 |
| Laguna Beach, FL | 16.7 mi | 4,271 |
| Cedar Grove, FL | 2.5 mi | 3,499 |
| Pretty Bayou, FL | 3.5 mi | 2,901 |
| Tyndall AFB, FL | 5.9 mi | 2,072 |
| Mexico Beach, FL | 20.4 mi | 978 |
…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Panama City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Panama City?
- Panama City, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Panama 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 Panama 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 Panama City?
- The closest field office outside Panama City is in Marianna, about 50 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Panama 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.