Social Security Offices in Lakeland, Florida
Looking for a Social Security office in Lakeland? Below is the field office serving residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities in Florida, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Lakeland, FL
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Lakeland Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Lakeland Social Security Office · 550 Commerce Dr
Closest office for 19 ZIP codes, including Plant City, Bartow, Bowling Green, Bradley, Eaton Park, Fort Meade. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in Lakeland
The Lakeland Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Lakeland
Straight-line distance from the Lakeland Social Security Office. Useful when the Lakeland office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Winter Haven Social Security Office Winter Haven, FL · 14.7 mi
- East Hillsborough Social Security Office Seffner, FL · 19.7 mi
- Carrollwood Social Security Office Tampa, FL · 30.7 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Lakeland Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Lakeland
Answers built from the office records for Lakeland, FL.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Lakeland?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Lakeland Social Security Office at (877) 604-9387, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Lakeland Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 19 ZIP codes, including Plant City, Bartow, Bowling Green, Bradley, Eaton Park. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Florida.
What are the Social Security office hours in Lakeland, FL?
The Lakeland Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Lakeland?
the Winter Haven Social Security Office in Winter Haven, FL (14.7 miles), the East Hillsborough Social Security Office in Seffner, FL (19.7 miles), the Carrollwood Social Security Office in Tampa, FL (30.7 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Lakeland Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Lakeland?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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