This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Historical  Resources and the State of Florida.

Clerk Miller is thrilled and honored to proudly present these invaluable historical documents which represent our history all the way back to 1905. Some of our older documents, now accessible online for the public's exploration and enlightenment, encapsulate the essence of bygone eras, preserving the wisdom, struggles, and triumphs of our forebearers for future generations to cherish. With great care, we have digitized and curated these treasures, breaking down barriers of time and space to make them available at the click of a button. This initiative marks a significant step towards democratizing knowledge, allowing individuals from all walks of life to delve into the annals of history, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared past and shaping a more informed and connected global community. As custodians of this cultural heritage, we take immense pride in opening these virtual doors to a world of historical richness, encouraging curiosity, research, and a renewed appreciation for the tapestry of human experience.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting progress on our expansive project! While it will take a few more years to bring all your documents online, we’ve just hit a major milestone. The second step is now complete! You can now search deed records from 1905 through 1960, along with official records from 1985 to the present! We’re not stopping there—stay tuned for even more updates and projects rolling out later this year.

The Recording Department is responsible for recording all official records in St. Lucie County. Official Records consist of liens, plats, certificates of title, mortgages, lis pendens, marriage licenses, deeds, judgments, death certificates, military discharges, and more. Documents dating back to 1985 are available online.

See Fees & Costs for the current fees and accepted payments. Visit the Forms page for a complete list of available Recording forms. For information on recording documents electronically, please visit the E-Recording page. Recording a new deed may impact your property tax exemptions. Please visit the Property Appraiser’s website for more information.

Purchase Official Records Books

Get Official Records electronically certified with Clerk E-Certify. The service uses advanced encrypted features to produce tamperproof PDF documents. See Fees & Costs for the service fees and accepted payments. E-certified records can be reused, unlike paper certifications. Any documents recorded in the county’s official records and viewable online are available for e-certification. Confidential documents that are hidden from the web can be requested online or by visiting the Clerk’s office in person. Additional service fees apply.

Purchase E-Certified Official Records

Request E-Certified Confidential Records

Do NOT record documents with Social Security, bank account, or debit/credit card numbers unless expressly required by law (F.S. 119.0714). Confidential numbers included in an Official Record may be made available to the public, and the Clerk is not liable for the inadvertent release of these numbers.

If you are a public employee who qualifies to have your confidential information redacted from public records, or if a confidential number is visible on an Official record, please complete the Redaction Request for Confidentiality form to have it removed from the public record.

Redaction Request for Confidentiality form

Any person has a right to request that a county recorder remove, from a publicly available Internet website, information made exempt from inspection or copying under s. 119.071, F.S., or an image or copy of a public record, including an official record, if that image or copy is of a military discharge; death certificate, or a court file, record or paper relating to matters or cases governed by the Florida Rules of Family Law, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, or the Florida Probate Rules. However, grantor, grantee or party names may not be removed from the Official Records index unless the grantor, grantee or party name includes the street address, such as in a Trust or LLC. Requests must be notarized, state the statutory basis for removal, and confirm the individual’s eligibility for the exemption. To make a request, contact the St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller's office by mail at P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954, or in person at our Fort Pierce and St. Lucie West locations.

Any affected person has a right to request that a county recorder or clerk of the court add information to a publicly available Internet website if that information involves the identity of a respondent against whom a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor under s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. 784.0485, F.S., is entered, unless the respondent is a minor. The request must be in writing and contain the case number. To make a request, contact the St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller's office by mail at P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954, or in person at our Fort Pierce and St. Lucie West locations.

For information on sealing or expunging records, visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s website. To view older records or conduct more in-depth searches, please contact the Research Department at 772-462-6930.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Certain case documents are not viewable on the internet (F.S. 28.2221 5a). You must create an account or visit the office to view these documents.

Recording a new deed may impact your property tax exemptions. Please visit the Property Appraiser's website for more information.

Titles to real property may be changed by recording a new deed from the current owners (grantor) to the new owners (grantee).

This deed must be:

1. Signed by the present owners
2. Have two witnesses to the grantor's signature
3. Notarized and embossed with a notary seal and the notary’s commission expiration date

All deeds must contain the grantor's and grantee's address and filed with the required fees at the Clerk’s office.

If a married couple owns property jointly and one becomes deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate must be recorded with the Clerk's office. The Property Appraiser will then be notified to change the tax roll to show the survivor as sole owner.

All documents presented for recording must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the documents. Documents may be delivered to the Clerk’s main office or mailed to:

Clerk and Comptroller, St. Lucie County
Recording Department
P.O. Box 700
Fort Pierce, FL 34954

The Clerk’s office cannot provide legal advice or any assistance with the completion of forms.

• Declaration of Domicile
• Documents Not Accepted for E-Recording
• Redaction Request for Confidentiality
  *Click on the link for a full listing of those eligible for redactions*
• Stamps Template for Filings