Divorce records in Walton County, Florida, are available through several channels. WaltonCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about divorces in the county. Additionally, the original court cases are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and divorce certificates are issued by the Florida Department of Health. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person.
Walton Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Walton County are handled by the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit of Florida — this court has jurisdiction over family matters. The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains a complete set of documents: final judgment of dissolution of marriage, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and related procedural documents.
Separate from court cases, there are divorce certificates — these are maintained by the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Florida Department of Health. The certificate confirms the fact of divorce but does not contain details of property agreements or custody terms.
Main office of the court clerk:
Walton County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Court records are generally public, although certain documents — such as financial affidavits or information about minors — may be sealed by the court from general access.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Walton
In Florida, divorce is filed as "dissolution of marriage" and is handled by the Circuit Court. Once the judge signs the final judgment, the court clerk registers it and keeps the original case file. If you need a complete copy of the court's decision or any document from the case — contact them here.
Within 10 days after the judgment is issued, the court reports the divorce to the state's Bureau of Vital Statistics. This agency issues divorce certificates — a brief document confirming the fact and date of the divorce. Such a document is often required for name changes, remarriage, or resolving pension issues.
Where to contact depends on what you need:
- Complete court judgment, property agreement, custody orders — Walton County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
- Certificate confirming the fact of divorce — Bureau of Vital Statistics or the local office of the Department of Health.
Walton County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Florida Department of Health — Bureau of Vital Statistics
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Walton
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of court document (standard) | $1.00 per page | 1–3 business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $2.00 per page + $2.00 for certification | 1–5 business days |
| Divorce certificate (Bureau of Vital Statistics) | $5.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Additional certificate copy (in one order) | $4.00 | With the main order |