| Court Name |
Okaloosa County Courthouse |
Court Address
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101 E James Lee Blvd. Crestview, Florida 32536
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-850-689-5000 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://okaloosaclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://okaloosaclerk.com/customer-service/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://okaloosaclerk.com/customer-service/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Okaloosa County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Summary of Services |
A bond is often part of serving as a personal representative for an estate in Okaloosa County. Florida courts may require or increase it to protect the estate, with the amount tied to personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court is Florida's court of general jurisdiction and handles probate for Okaloosa County, including estates and guardianships. In Crestview, Okaloosa County Courthouse serves Okaloosa County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Okaloosa County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Okaloosa County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |