Walton County Phone Listings

Walton County stretches from the beaches of South Walton and 30A to the inland seat of DeFuniak Springs in the Florida Panhandle. With about 82,000 residents, the county has grown steadily and runs a full set of government offices. The Walton County phone directory covers every department, from the Clerk of Court to the Sheriff and Property Appraiser. This page gathers the key contacts and public records resources for the county. All government phone numbers here are public records under Florida law, and you can get them without giving a reason.

Walton County Government Contacts

Walton County government is based in DeFuniak Springs. The Board of County Commissioners handles operations, and the county administrator manages daily work. The county website at co.walton.fl.us lists departments with phone numbers, addresses, and hours. If you do not find what you need on the site, calling the main county line is the simplest path.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all government phone numbers and employee names in Walton County are public records. The county must share them with anyone who asks. No reason is needed. This covers phone calls, emails, and in-person visits. Staff email addresses are also public records, though some personal info for law enforcement and judges may be exempt.

Florida's state phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov lists state agencies that serve the Walton County area. The Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or (850) 488-1234 routes calls to the right state department. Use these when your question involves a state agency rather than a county office.

Note: Walton County has grown fast, so make sure to check the website for the most current phone numbers and office locations.

Walton County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller manages court records, official records, and public records requests in Walton County. The Clerk's office is in the courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. A south county courthouse annex also serves the coastal area, which is convenient for people who live near the beach communities.

Public records requests can be made by phone, email, mail, or in person. You do not have to identify yourself. Just tell the staff what record you need. The Clerk handles requests in the order they come in. Simple lookups may be done the same day. More complex requests take longer, especially if they involve old records or large volumes of documents.

The Clerk also runs search tools for court records and official records. Court records include civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases filed in Walton County. Official records cover deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents. Both tools are typically available online. If the digital system does not have what you need, call the Clerk and ask. Older records may only be in physical files at the courthouse.

Copies cost $1.00 per page under state law. Certified copies add $2.00 per document. The first 30 minutes of staff time is free. If a request takes more time, the office quotes you a price before doing the work. Chapter 119 requires this up-front notice so you can decide whether to proceed.

1st Judicial Circuit Information

Walton County is part of Florida's 1st Judicial Circuit, which also includes Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties in the western Panhandle. This is the largest geographic circuit in the state by area. The circuit court handles felonies, family law, civil matters, and appeals from county court.

Judges rotate among the four counties in the 1st Circuit. Your case in Walton County gets heard at the courthouse in DeFuniak Springs or at the south county annex, depending on the type of case. The Clerk's office can tell you the schedule, judge assignment, and case status. The State Attorney for the 1st Circuit handles criminal prosecutions. The Public Defender serves people who qualify for appointed counsel.

Okaloosa County is the closest neighbor with a large military presence due to Eglin Air Force Base. Santa Rosa County borders Escambia, which includes Pensacola. All four counties in the circuit share court resources but each Clerk manages its own records independently.

Accessing Walton County Public Records

Florida's open records law covers all government records in Walton County. Chapter 119 says records are open for inspection unless an exemption applies. This includes phone directories, staff names, meeting minutes, contracts, budgets, and more. Sealed court records, active criminal investigation files, and certain personal data for law enforcement are among the limited exceptions.

Inspecting a record costs nothing. The county cannot charge you for just looking at something. Copies cost $1.00 per page. If the request takes heavy staff time past the first 30 minutes, a labor charge may apply. The office will tell you ahead of time.

For state-level records, the public records check at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check searches databases beyond what the county holds. Professional licensing records are available through dos.fl.gov. Both tools are free to use.

Walton County Property and Tax Numbers

The Property Appraiser keeps records on every parcel in Walton County. Property values have gone up a lot in recent years, especially along the coast near 30A and South Walton. The appraiser's office runs an online search tool where you can look up any property by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Results show assessed values, sale history, and exemption details. All property data is public under Chapter 119.

The Tax Collector handles property tax payments, vehicle registrations, and some driver license services. The Tax Collector may have offices in DeFuniak Springs and in the south county area to serve residents near the coast. Check the county website for branch locations, phone numbers, and hours before visiting.

The Property Appraiser sets values. The Tax Collector collects payments. Different offices, different phone numbers. If you want to know what a property is worth, call the appraiser. If you need to pay a bill, call the collector. Both numbers are in the Walton County phone directory.

Finding Walton County Phone Numbers

Here are the best ways to find phone numbers for Walton County offices:

• Browse departments at co.walton.fl.us
• Call the main county office in DeFuniak Springs
• Use the Florida state directory at 411.myflorida.gov
• Call the State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748
• Visit the courthouse or south county annex in person

Walton County's split between the coastal communities and inland DeFuniak Springs means some offices have two locations. If you live near the beach, check whether the office you need has a south county branch before driving to DeFuniak Springs. The county website lists all locations for each department.

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes applies here like everywhere else in the state. Phone numbers, staff names, and office emails are all public. You ask, they give. No forms, no delays.

Key Walton County Directory Listings

Start with the county offices in DeFuniak Springs for local questions. If you live in the south part of the county, check for a south county annex before driving inland. For state-level contacts, use the Florida 411 directory or call the State Info Center. The 1st Judicial Circuit connects Walton County to three other Panhandle counties for court matters.

Cities in Walton County

Walton County includes DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, and Paxton. The beach communities along 30A and South Walton are unincorporated areas that fall under county government. None of the cities in Walton County have dedicated pages on this site. All city and county phone numbers are public under Florida law. You can find them through each city's website or by calling the Walton County government offices.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Walton County borders Okaloosa, Holmes, Washington, and Bay counties in the Florida Panhandle. Washington County has a phone directory page on this site.