Search St. Lucie County Court Records
St. Lucie County court records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fort Pierce, Florida. The clerk's office handles filings for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases across the 19th Judicial Circuit. Public access to court records is available online through the clerk's search portal, which has case data going back to 1993. Whether you need to look up a case number, check a court date, or pull a filing in St. Lucie County, the clerk offers both online and in-person options. The office also keeps official records, including deeds, liens, and mortgages, in a separate search system that covers documents back to 1985.
St. Lucie County Quick Facts
St. Lucie County Clerk of Court
Clerk Miller heads the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court office. This is the place for all court records in St. Lucie County. The clerk files new cases, stores court documents, and gives the public access to case files. Every civil lawsuit, criminal charge, family matter, and probate case in the county goes through this office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954. You can call (772) 462-6900 for general questions about court records or send a fax to (772) 462-1283.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all court records in St. Lucie County are public unless sealed by a judge or made confidential by law. You can walk into the courthouse during business hours and ask to see any public court file. The clerk must let you view it. You only pay when you want a copy of court records. The office serves the full county, from Fort Pierce to Port St. Lucie and all communities in between.
The St. Lucie County Clerk homepage is the starting point for all court record services in the county.
The site links to court case searches, official records, e-filing, and other tools the clerk offers for St. Lucie County.
| Office | St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Clerk Miller |
| Phone | (772) 462-6900 |
| Fax | (772) 462-1283 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954 |
| Website | stlucieclerk.gov |
Search St. Lucie County Court Records Online
The St. Lucie County Court Case Search is the main online tool for finding court records. The clerk's site says the system "allows you to view case documents, court costs, and upcoming court dates for most cases dating back to 1993." That is a solid range. You can search by name, case number, or date. Results show party names, charges, sentences, and docket entries for cases in St. Lucie County. The basic search is free and open to everyone.
There are some limits on what you can see. Per Administrative Order AOSC 19-20, certain case types are not viewable online in St. Lucie County. The clerk notes that "only registered users or attorney of record can see document images for guardianship, probate and family cases." So if you need documents from those types of cases, you may need to register with the clerk's office or visit in person. General public access still lets you see basic case info and docket entries, just not the full document images for those restricted categories.
The St. Lucie County court case search portal lets you look up cases and view documents for most case types.
You can filter results by case type, status, and date range to narrow down your search in St. Lucie County.
The statewide court system at flcourts.gov shows how the 19th Judicial Circuit fits into Florida's court structure. St. Lucie County shares the 19th Circuit with Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Each county has its own clerk, but they all follow the same circuit rules for court records access.
Note: Cases filed before 1993 may not appear in the online system for St. Lucie County, so you may need to contact the clerk's office directly for older court records.
St. Lucie County Official Records
Beyond court case files, the St. Lucie County Clerk keeps official records. These are a separate category from court records. Official records in St. Lucie County include liens, plats, certificates of title, mortgages, lis pendens, judgments, death certificates, and military discharges. The St. Lucie County Official Records Search lets you look up these documents online. The system has records going back to 1985. Deed records from 1905 through 1960 are also available for searching, which gives you a deep historical archive for property-related matters in St. Lucie County.
The official records search page for St. Lucie County provides access to decades of recorded documents.
From this page you can search by name, document type, book and page number, or recording date for St. Lucie County records.
The clerk also offers E-Certify through ClerkECertify.com. This service lets you get official records electronically certified with advanced encrypted features. It is useful if you need a certified copy for a legal matter but do not want to go to the courthouse in person. The digital certification carries the same weight as a paper certified copy from the St. Lucie County Clerk's office.
The clerk's site also has a clear warning for anyone recording documents: "Do NOT record documents with Social Security, bank account, or debit/credit card numbers unless expressly required by law." This is tied to Florida Statute 119.0714, which puts the responsibility on the person filing the document to keep sensitive data out of public records in St. Lucie County.
Confidential Court Records in St. Lucie County
Some court records in St. Lucie County are not open to the public. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 sets out the categories of information that must stay confidential. Sealed cases do not appear in the online search at all. Juvenile records, adoption files, and mental health cases have strict limits on who can view them. If a judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit orders a St. Lucie County case sealed or expunged, the record drops out of public view entirely.
The clerk automatically removes social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other protected data from court records that go online. This is a state requirement under Florida Statute 119.0714. You do not need to ask for it. The system scrubs that info before it shows up in search results for St. Lucie County court records. If you believe something confidential is showing up in your case file, you can contact the clerk or file a motion with the court to have it reviewed and removed.
Legal Resources for St. Lucie County Court Cases
The Florida Courts Help website provides free court forms and self-help guides. All Florida Supreme Court approved forms work for cases in St. Lucie County. The 19th Judicial Circuit also has resources for people who want to handle their own filings without hiring a lawyer. Staff at the courthouse in Fort Pierce can help you find the right form, though they cannot give legal advice or tell you what to write on the form.
Florida Rural Legal Services and Legal Aid Society of the Palm Beaches serve parts of the Treasure Coast, including St. Lucie County. These groups offer free legal help to people who meet income guidelines. They handle family law, housing, consumer issues, and other civil matters. If you have a court case in St. Lucie County and need help but cannot afford an attorney, these are good places to start. The Florida Bar's lawyer referral service can also connect you with an attorney who practices in the 19th Judicial Circuit.
For new filings, all court documents in St. Lucie County must go through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website links all 67 county clerks and provides extra tools. The MyFloridaCounty.com portal handles fee payments for St. Lucie County court cases.
Note: The 19th Judicial Circuit covers St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, so some circuit-level orders affect court records access across all four.
Cities in St. Lucie County
All cities in St. Lucie County file court cases through the county clerk's office in Fort Pierce. The same court records system covers every part of the county. Port St. Lucie is the largest city and has its own page with local details about court records access. Fort Pierce, the county seat, is where the courthouse sits. Smaller communities like Tradition and St. Lucie Village also fall under the same clerk's office for court records.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with St. Lucie County. Court jurisdiction depends on where the case was filed. Each county has its own clerk and its own search tools for court records.