Social Security Offices in Forest, Mississippi
1 office · Scott County
Forest has one Social Security field office, in Scott County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 15 nearby communities, and is one of Mississippi's 23 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 15
- people in service area
- 14K
- county
- Scott County
- to next-nearest city
- 36 mi
The Forest office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Forest. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Forest Social Security office
Visiting a Forest 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 Forest office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Forest office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 15 surrounding communities, the largest is Morton (3,615 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Morton, MS | 9.9 mi | 3,615 |
| Newton, MS | 18.9 mi | 3,137 |
| Pelahatchie, MS | 18.5 mi | 1,264 |
| Conehatta, MS | 13.5 mi | 1,239 |
| Hillsboro, MS | 7.5 mi | 1,090 |
| Polkville, MS | 16.4 mi | 594 |
| Walnut Grove, MS | 16.5 mi | 481 |
| Lake, MS | 10.1 mi | 471 |
| Harperville, MS | 9.8 mi | 365 |
| Sebastopol, MS | 17.3 mi | 263 |
| Lena, MS | 18.3 mi | 148 |
| Montrose, MS | 21.5 mi | 105 |
…and 3 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Forest Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Forest?
- Forest, Mississippi has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest?
- The closest field office outside Forest is in Philadelphia, about 36 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Forest 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.