Fort Pierce Records Lookup

Fort Pierce public records are accessible through the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts and the City of Fort Pierce, covering court case files, official property documents, and government records generated in this Treasure Coast city. Florida's Chapter 119, Florida Statutes gives every person the right to inspect and copy these records without providing identification or a reason for the request.

St. Lucie County Clerk Records for Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is the county seat of St. Lucie County, and the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts is located right in the city at 201 S Indian River Dr, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950. Clerk Michelle R. Miller and the Comptroller's office maintain court records and official records for St. Lucie County, including all filings tied to Fort Pierce. The main phone number is (772) 462-6900. The clerk's website at stlucieclerk.com provides online access to records and document searches.

Because Fort Pierce is the county seat, the main courthouse for the 19th Judicial Circuit is here. This means the full court system, including circuit court and county court, operates in Fort Pierce. All case files from across St. Lucie County are managed through this central location. Whether you need to search civil cases, family court records, criminal dockets, or probate filings, the St. Lucie Clerk's office in Fort Pierce is the first stop.

The St. Lucie County Clerk maintains all court and official records for Fort Pierce. The clerk's website at stlucieclerk.com is the primary portal for online record searches and document requests.

Types of Public Records in Fort Pierce

Court records in Fort Pierce cover a broad range of case types. Circuit court in the 19th Judicial Circuit handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $30,000, family law matters including divorce and child support, and probate proceedings. County court covers misdemeanor criminal charges, civil claims up to $30,000, and traffic infractions. The 19th Circuit covers St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, and Martin counties, but cases filed in Fort Pierce are specifically tied to St. Lucie County.

Official records are a second category. Property deeds, mortgages, satisfaction of mortgage documents, UCC filings, judgment liens, and lis pendens notices are all recorded with the St. Lucie County Clerk and are searchable by name, date, or document type. Marriage licenses are also kept in the official records. If you need to check property ownership or look for liens, this is the system to use.

Fort Pierce city records are a third type. Meeting minutes from the City Commission, city ordinances and resolutions, building permits, code enforcement records, and public works records are all city government documents and are public under Chapter 119.

How to Get Fort Pierce Public Records

Making a records request in Fort Pierce is straightforward. You do not need to give your name or explain why you want the records. Requests can go in by phone, email, mail, or in person. The agency must respond promptly and act in good faith.

For St. Lucie County Clerk records, visit the office at 201 S Indian River Dr or use the online system at stlucieclerk.com. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per single-sided page under state law. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Staff time charges may apply for requests exceeding 30 minutes.

For Fort Pierce city records, contact city hall. For state agency records, contact the relevant state agency directly. The Florida Attorney General's open government office at (850) 245-0140 offers free mediation if you are wrongly denied access to records.

Property Records in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce has a significant amount of real estate activity, and the official records at the St. Lucie County Clerk capture all of it. Residential and commercial property deeds, mortgage filings, satisfactions, and lien documents all go through the clerk's recording function. The online search tool at the clerk's website lets you look up property records by the names of buyers or sellers, by document type, or by date range.

For assessed values and property tax records, the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser maintains separate records. Those are distinct from the clerk's official records but are also public under Chapter 119. The county tax collector also maintains public records related to tax payments and tax deed sales.

State and Other Resources for Fort Pierce

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers directory helps if you need contact information for any clerk in Florida. The MyFloridaCounty.com statewide portal lets you search official records across county systems. For state-level records, the Florida Department of State handles requests separate from county offices.

Criminal background history is handled by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, reachable at (850) 410-7676. The First Amendment Foundation publishes the Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual and offers a free hotline at (800) 337-3518 for anyone who needs help with a public records issue in Florida.

Fort Pierce Records Contact Summary

Nearby Cities

Other Treasure Coast cities are served under the same public records law and nearby clerk systems.

St. Lucie County Records

Court and official records for Fort Pierce are maintained by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. Visit the county page for full office details and search resources.