How many Social Security offices are in Columbus?

Columbus, Georgia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

The closest field office outside Columbus is in Auburn, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Columbus 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 Columbus, Georgia

1 office · Muscogee County

Columbus has one Social Security field office, in Muscogee County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 23 nearby communities, and is one of Georgia's 32 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 23
people in service area: 83K
county: Muscogee County
to next-nearest city: 30 mi

The Columbus office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Columbus. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Columbus Social Security office

7263 North Lake Dr Columbus, GA 31909 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 784-3688 View office →

Visiting a Columbus 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 Columbus office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Columbus office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 23 surrounding communities, the largest is Phenix City (38,428 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Phenix City, GA	7.4 mi	38,428
Cusseta, GA	17 mi	9,048
Smiths Station, GA	8.5 mi	5,381
Ladonia, GA	9.3 mi	3,609
Hamilton, GA	15.1 mi	1,664
Cataula, GA	8.8 mi	1,654
Ellerslie, GA	10.5 mi	1,273
Piney Grove, GA	7.2 mi	691
Waverly Hall, GA	15.5 mi	622
Shiloh, GA	23.4 mi	415
Antioch, GA	10.7 mi	284
Box Springs, GA	17 mi	117

…and 11 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Columbus Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Columbus?: Columbus, Georgia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus?: The closest field office outside Columbus is in Auburn, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Columbus 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.