Process Server & Court Filing in Walton County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

3 Walton County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525); self-represented parties may e-file
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $401.00 (statewide statutory circuit civil filing fee, Fla. Stat. 28.241)
Small claims fee: Tiered by claim amount (Fla. Stat. 34.041): $55.00 up to $100; $80.00 over $100 to $500; $175.00 over $500 to $2,500; $300.00 over $2,500 to $8,000
Family law petition fee: $408.00 (dissolution of marriage; plus $10.00 per summons) per Walton County Clerk
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Walton County Circuit Court - Walton County Courthouse (DeFuniak Springs)571 US Hwy 90 E, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433(850) 892-8115Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile

Walton County Court - Walton County Courthouse (DeFuniak Springs)571 US Hwy 90 E, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433(850) 892-8115Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Walton County Court - South Walton Courthouse Annex (Santa Rosa Beach)31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459(850) 267-3066Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Walton County court information on 1Court

Our services in Walton County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Walton County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Walton County?

1Court lists e-filing in Walton County as: Yes for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525); self-represented parties may e-file. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Walton County courthouses hear civil cases?

Walton County Circuit Court - Walton County Courthouse (DeFuniak Springs), Walton County Court - Walton County Courthouse (DeFuniak Springs), Walton County Court - South Walton Courthouse Annex (Santa Rosa Beach). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Walton County?

$401.00 (statewide statutory circuit civil filing fee, Fla. Stat. 28.241), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Walton County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Walton County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Walton County, Florida