Payment Methods:

Online

OCWS Online Services Website

Click HERE to access the following features of our OCWS Online Services Website:

1. Make a one-time payment or enroll in AutoPay using a credit/debit card or checking/savings account.

2. View your usage, payment, and billing history.

3. View pdf images of your actual bills for the last three months.

4. Enroll or cancel E-Billing.

5. Manage multiple accounts under one profile.

OCWS Online Services Website is available daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

By Mail

Please make checks and money orders payable to O.C.W.S. (No Cash Please) with the bottom portion of your utility bill to:

     OCWS
     1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard Suite 300
     Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-1266

• Please write your account number on your check or money order.
• Please do not send cash.
• Please tear off the bottom portion of your utility bill at the perforation and enclose it along with your payment.

By Phone

Use the automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System to pay your bill by phone (850) 651-7171 using an eCheck, Visa Debit/Credit Card, MasterCard Debit/Credit Card, American Express or Discover Card.

System is available daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Electronic Funds Transfer / Bank Draft

Pay automatically each month by using the Electronic Funds Transfer / Bank Draft service. You will still receive a monthly statement. The amount due showing on your bill will be automatically deducted from your bank account on the due date. There's nothing to remember or worry about. To request this service please stop by any of our offices to process the application. You will need to bring a cancelled check.  Click here for some Frequently Asked Questions on Bank Drafting.

Payment drop boxes

Payment drop boxes are located at both office locations for after hour's convenience. We also have a drop box located at the Colonel Bud Day Park at 185 Woodland Park Circle in Mary Esther and a drop box at the Seminole Community Center at 1470 Cedar St in Niceville.  All payment drops are picked up on scheduled business days. Drop box payments will be applied to your account on the next scheduled business day.  Please make checks and money orders payable to O.C.W.S. (No Cash Please) as well as:

• Please write your account number on your check or money order.
• Please do not send cash.
• Please tear off the bottom portion of your utility bill at the perforation and enclose it along with your payment.

In Person