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How to File Court Documents Online in St. Lucie County

Original title: E-File Cases

court services e-filing legal procedures clerk of court

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The Frame

What this does

Residents involved in civil or family court cases can use the Florida Courts Portal to submit documents remotely, potentially avoiding trips to the courthouse in Fort Pierce.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Attorneys

They are legally required to file or record documents electronically.

Self-represented litigants

They have the option to use the online portal for civil or family cases or continue filing in person.

What changed

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Summary

The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court provides an online portal for attorneys and the public to submit legal documents electronically. While attorneys are legally required to use this system, members of the public may choose to e-file or continue filing documents in person at the Clerk's office.

Key Facts

Attorneys are required by law to file or record documents electronically.
Members of the public representing themselves (pro se) in civil or family court may choose to use the E-Filing Portal or file in person.
Users must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to submit documents.
Documents must be saved as a PDF before being uploaded to the portal.
The Clerk's office provides training videos, manuals, and business rules for St. Lucie County on their website.
Technical support for the E-Filing Portal is available by calling 850-577-4609.
Attorneys have online access to view images of public case documents.
The Clerk's main office is located at 201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use the E-Filing Portal?

No, if you are a member of the public representing yourself, you may still file documents in person at the Clerk's office.

What format should my documents be in?

Documents must be saved as a PDF file before they can be uploaded to the portal.

Who can I contact if I have trouble with the portal?

You can call the Portal Help line at 850-577-4609.

Why It Matters

Residents involved in civil or family court cases can use the Florida Courts Portal to submit documents remotely, potentially avoiding trips to the courthouse in Fort Pierce.

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Mandatory Electronic Filing for Attorneys

The document explicitly notes that attorneys are required by law to use electronic filing, marking a shift away from paper-based legal submissions for professionals.

Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

Connected Entities

locationSt. Lucie County“Jurisdiction for the court services described”Map →

personMichelle R. Miller“Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for St. Lucie County”Map →

location201 South Indian River Drive“Physical address of the Clerk's main office”Map →

organizationFlorida Courts E-Filing Portal“The official website used for electronic document submission”Map →

Sources

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www.stlucieclerk.gov

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