Clerk & Comptroller, St. Lucie County - South County Annex

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Hi Nancy, If you already have an open Probate case, you can file a document at our St. Lucie West location. If it is a brand new case, it must be e-filed or filed in person at our downtown Fort Pierce office.

Mr. Lake, When applying for a passport, there are fees required by the US Department of State and the Clerk's office. They need to be paid separately. The US Department of State requires a check or money order for payment for the passport book or card. The Clerk's processing fee can be paid with cash or credit card. A processing fee applies for credit cards. The Clerk's office also provides passport photos for $15 plus tax. For more information on fees and what to bring, please visit www.stlucieclerk.com/passports.

Alex, You can renew your passport by mail before it expires. Visit www.stlucieclerk.com/passports to learn more about renewals and download Form DS-82.

Hi Luis! Yes, we'd be happy to help you get a certified copy of your full driving history for your Florida license. If you have any additional questions, Deputy Clerk Professionals would be able to assist you by calling 772-871-7200. Have a great day!

Yes, you can record Quit Claim Deeds at the Clerk's office in St. Lucie West. If you have any other questions, feel free to call that location at 772-871-7200.

Thank you for your question. We are open from 8am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday in both of the Fort Pierce and St. Lucie West locations. Please let us know how we may best assist you.

No appointment is needed to pay a ticket during office hours. The Clerk's office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays) with two locations to serve St. Lucie County. St. Lucie West: 250 N.W. Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Downtown Fort Pierce: 201 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Payments can also be made online at stlucieclerk.com/payments, by phone 772-462-6900, or via mail: P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954

You may submit an application to renew your passport at our office. If you'd like to renew by mail, the following conditions must be met: You hold a passport and it is not more than 5 years past the date of expiration and not more than 15 years since being issued. You were at least 16 years of age when it was issued. For more information, please visit: stlucieclerk.com/services/passports

To schedule a passport appointment, please visit stlucieclerk.com/services/passports and scroll down to select from the dropdown menu titled "Schedule an Appointment to Apply for a Passport." There you will find an option to make an appointment at the Fort Pierce or St. Lucie West location. For further assistance, please feel free to call (772) 462-6900.

Though you do not need an appointment, it is suggested. Happy travels!

Hi Linda, Yes, the same Recording Department services are available at both the St. Lucie West and Fort Pierce office locations. ~Communications Dept.

Hi Felix, Appointments allow us to streamline the process and ensure we have staff on hand available to perform the ceremony, but are not a requirement. We recommend that couples make an appointment by visiting stlucieclerk.com/services/marriage-licenses and clicking the drop-down under Marriage Ceremonies. From there you can choose which location (Fort Pierce or St. Lucie West) and select an available time slot. If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to either location for assistance. Fort Pierce: 772.462.6999 St. Lucie West: 772.871.7200 Thank you!

Hi Felix, Appointments are strongly recommended to ensure availability. You can schedule your ceremony in Fort Pierce or St. Lucie West by visiting https://stlucieclerk.com/services/marriage-licenses and clicking the drop-down under Marriage Ceremonies. From there, you will select the location of your choice and then the date and time. We hope this information was helpful!

Mr. Apollo, No, Homestead Exemptions are filed with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser's office. For more details, here is a direct link to the Property Appraiser's website: https://www.paslc.org/ We hope this information is helpful!

Hi Tony - The fee for an adult is $110. If it’s been less than five years after being expired, you can renew it by mail. Visit stlucieclerk.com to download the form.

Hi Judy, You can search for the records on our Court Case Search at stlucieclerk.com or call our Probate Department at 772-462-6910. We hope this information helps.

If it's been less than five years since your passport expired, you can renew it using forms on our website. Visit stlucieclerk.com/passports to find links to the forms. If it is more than five years expired or a child passport, you can schedule an appointment to apply for a new one. Passport applications, fees, and online appointment scheduling is at stlucieclerk.com/passports.

That service is administered through the State of Florida. For more information, call 850-245-6945 or visit https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/other-services/apostille-notarial-certification.

All you need to do is mail back the signed original marriage license to our office. Clerk of the Circuit Court 201 South Indian River Drive Recording Department - 2nd Floor Fort Pierce, FL 34950

For information on recording a new deed, please visit our Recording page at https://stlucieclerk.com/departments-top-menu/recording-department. For further information, please call 772-462-6928.

The Clerk's office is closed today in observance of Yom Kippur. The main office in Fort Pierce will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. The St. Lucie West branch will reopen for in-person customers on Oct. 5. Meanwhile, you can receive assistance by calling 772-462-6900 or visiting stlucieclerk.com.

Hi Mr. Vega, If you are referencing a concealed weapons permit, those are handled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Please visit https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License for more information.

Yes, we are open and happy to accept your passport application at either of our locations in Fort Pierce or St. Lucie West.

Hi Ms. Rosen, Family Court forms are available at https://www.flcourts.org/Resources-Services/Court-Improvement/Family-Courts/Family-Law-Forms#905 You can e-file documents at www.myflcourtaccess.com. If you have any further questions, please call 772-462-6910 during regular business hours.

Divorces (dissolution of marriage) is currently $408 and can be filed in our Fort Pierce office’s Family Relations Department. Paperwork filed depends on the type of divorce. Review our website for more information: https://stlucieclerk.com/departments-top-menu/family/divorce

Hi Fran, Please visit http://stlucieclerk.com/passports to see passport requirements and fees. We provide those services at our St. Lucie West and downtown Fort Pierce offices.

Hi Mr. Jalil, You may pay child support by visiting www.myfloridacounty.com. You can pay by debit or credit card. If you have any questions about payments, call 844-577-5649. For information about your case, please call 772-462-6910.

Hi Tabatha, Yes, you can record a quit claim deed or other records at our St. Lucie West branch. The branch office processes official record documents, takes court case payments, and administers passports. You can also handle county civil and small claims cases there.

Yes, you can get married in December at the secretary's office. Does that answer your question?

Hi Ms. Adame, Please visit the following links for more information about Motions for Default. https://www.stlucieclerk.com/departments-top-menu/civil/circuit-civil https://www.flcourts.org/Resources-Services/Court-Improvement/Self-Help-Information/Family-Law-Forms2#eztoc_4_4_1 We hope this helps.

You'd have to go to the main office in Fort Pierce to file a restraining order. Our Family Relations Department on the second floor of the main office can assist you.

Visit stlucieclerk.com to access forms from the Forms menu. Small claims forms and some packets are listed there.

It's easiest to search and view probation records on FDLE's website: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/offendersearch/Search.aspx?TypeSearch=AO

Hi Rachel, Please visit our website to learn more about the process for filing a Baker Act case: https://stlucieclerk.com/departments-top-menu/family/mentalhealth If you have any additional questions, please call our Family Department at 772-462-6910. Please note that we are statutorily forbidden from providing legal advice. The Clerk’s Family services are available in the main office in Fort Pierce, not in St. Lucie West. We hope this information helps.

The Fort Pierce courthouse is where you have to file family-related cases. The Family Department will be moving from the courthouse to the Clerk’s main building in the next few months, which is not accessible through the courthouse. You may also e-file any case online. Learn more at https://stlucieclerk.com/services/e-file-cases.

Hi Kelly, Yes, you can. However, you can actually apply for a payment plan on our website: https://www.stlucieclerk.com/payment-plan-application This is only for criminal cases, not for traffic tickets. If you have any questions about a traffic ticket, please call 871-7200. For questions about a criminal payment plan, call 462-6950, option 2.

Yes, we do. It’s $15 plus tax.

For passport fees, please visit https://stlucieclerk.com/fees#passports. Fees vary based on if you want a book or card for a minor or adult. Full details on passports are listed on our passports page: https://stlucieclerk.com/services/passports.

If your letter to the magistrate is regarding a traffic case, then yes, the South County Annex address is correct. Feel free to call 772-871-7200 and speak with a Deputy Clerk if you have a different case type. They'll be able to let you know where to address the letter.

You can find all the costs on our Fees page: https://www.stlucieclerk.com/fees#passports

Hi Robert, If you have a case in New York, you would need to modify the case where the case originated. If the case is in St. Lucie County, you would need to visit our downtown Fort Pierce location. If you have additional questions, please call 772-462-6910. I've spoke with Tish in our Family Department and she available to accept your call to discuss the specifics of your case. We look forward to serving you!

Tax deeds auctions are sold online. To learn more, visit https://stlucieclerk.com/services/auctions/tax-deeds.

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If you already have an open Probate case, you can file a document at our St. Lucie West location. If it is a brand new case, it must be e-filed or filed in person at our downtown Fort Pierce office.

Yes, you can file a small claims case at our St. Lucie West office. The Clerk's office can provide basic answers but we are prohibited by law from offering legal assistance. We would suggest reaching out to an attorney if need assistance. You can find one through the Florida Bar's referral service at https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/.

Ms. Perez, The process may be different based on the case. Please contact the office when we reopen on Monday after 9 a.m. to speak with a Deputy Clerk. For our department contact numbers, visit https://stlucieclerk.com/contact-us-gen/telephone-mail-directory.

Hi Douglas, Is the case you are referencing civil or criminal? Our St. Lucie West office can accept small claims and county civil cases but not criminal documents.

Hi Cindy, We apologize for any frustration you've experienced trying to reach our office. We have deputy clerks available to answer your call at 772-462-6900 between our regular business hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m. You may also contact our office with the Contact Joe feature on our website here: https://stlucieclerk.com/contact-us-gen/contact-joe. We hope this information helps!

Doc stamps for deeds are $0.70 per $100 on the total sale price, rounded to the next nearest hundred. For fees, please visit https://www.stlucieclerk.com/fees

The Clerk's office now offers full passport services, including photos, at both of our locations.

Possibly in the law library. Florida statutes 732-734

For contact information for judges and Court Administration (which is separate from the Clerk's office) please visit http://circuit19.org/judges.

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Family, Juvenile and Criminal cases must be filed at the Clerk's office in Fort Pierce. Our St. Lucie West location provides services for case/traffic payments, recording, marriage licenses, passports, small claims and civil cases.