How to Request Court Documents from Walton County: Fees, Timing, and What to Expect

Getting records from Walton County comes down to three things: telling the Clerk exactly which case and documents you need, choosing between regular copies and certified copies, and paying the required fees. Have the right identifying details ready upfront, and you'll usually avoid the back-and-forth that slows requests down.

Walton County uses a Court Document Request Form for all court records requests. Once you've filled it out, submit it by email to ClerkRecords@WaltonClerkFL.Gov or by fax to (850) 892-8017.

You can also submit a walk-in request during the Clerk's business hours. If you're making the trip, double-check that you have everything the form asks for before you go. That saves you a second visit.

What to Include

• ✓ Your name and contact information (phone, email, and mailing address)
• ✓ The party’s name as it appears on the case
• ✓ Date of birth (if you have it)
• ✓ Case type (for example, civil, criminal, traffic, probate)
• ✓ Case number(s) if known
• ✓ A clear document description (what you want copied, and date ranges if you are not sure of exact titles)
• ✓ Whether you want copies only or certified copies

Standard copies of court records cost $1.00 per page. If you're requesting a large filing or multiple documents, that per-page rate adds up fast. Be specific about what you actually need.

Two other fees commonly show up. There's a search fee of $2.00 per year, plus a certification fee of $2.00 per document if you need certified copies (for example, when a regular photocopy won't be accepted for official purposes).

Once the Clerk notifies you of the total cost, you can pay by cashier's check, personal check, money order, credit card, or cash. Since they confirm the amount before processing, you don't need to guess what to send upfront. Just wait for the total, then pay using one of the accepted methods.

Requests are typically processed within 3 business days from the date received. Higher volume periods or more complex requests involving multiple cases can take longer, so build in extra time if you're working against a deadline.

Planning to go in person? The Walton County Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, except scheduled holidays. Arrive with enough time to complete the request before closing, especially if you expect questions or need to narrow down which records to pull.

The Clerk has two office locations, and you can call either one for help with court records requests. The Walton County Clerk's Office is at 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, phone (850) 892-8115. The South Walton Courthouse Annex is at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, phone (850) 267-3066.

Final Checklist

• ✓ Complete the Walton County Court Document Request Form
• ✓ Include enough case details to locate the file quickly (party name, date of birth if known, case type, case number(s) if known, and a clear document description)
• ✓ Submit the form by email to ClerkRecords@WaltonClerkFL.Gov or by fax to (850) 892-8017, or use the walk-in option during business hours
• ✓ Watch for the Clerk’s cost notification before the request is processed
• ✓ Budget for common fees: $1.00 per page for copies, $2.00 per year search fee, and $2.00 per document for certification
• ✓ Be ready to pay by cashier's check, personal check, money order, credit card, or cash once you have the total
• ✓ Allow up to 3 business days for typical processing, and longer if volume or case complexity is higher