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Accessing St. Lucie County Historical and Official Records

Original title: Recording

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can now access property deeds, marriage licenses, and other official documents online without visiting the Clerk's office, though they must ensure sensitive personal information is redacted from public view.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

St. Lucie County property owners

Property owners can now access their deeds online and must be aware that new recordings may affect tax exemptions.

Public employees

Public employees may qualify for the redaction of certain confidential information from public records.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The St. Lucie County Clerk’s office has digitized historical deed records dating back to 1905 and official records from 1985 to the present. Residents can now search these documents online, with additional records from 1960-1984 expected to be added in the future.

Key Facts

  • Deed records from 1905 through 1960 are now available for online search.
  • Official records from 1985 to the present are available for online search.
  • Official records include liens, plats, mortgages, marriage licenses, deeds, judgments, and death certificates.
  • The Clerk offers E-Certified records, which are tamperproof PDF documents that can be reused.
  • Recording a new deed may impact property tax exemptions; residents are advised to check with the Property Appraiser.
  • Individuals have the right to request the removal of specific exempt information (e.g., military discharges, death certificates) from public websites.
  • Affected parties may request the addition of information regarding final injunctions for the protection of a minor to public websites.
  • Requests for redaction or addition of information must be submitted in writing to the Clerk's office.
  • Recording documents containing Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers is discouraged as they may become public record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a certified copy of a document online?
Yes, the Clerk offers an E-Certify service that produces tamperproof, reusable PDF documents for a fee.
What should I do if my private information is visible in a public record?
You can complete a Redaction Request for Confidentiality form to have exempt information removed from the public website.
Are all historical records available online yet?
Not yet. Currently, deeds from 1905-1960 and official records from 1985-present are online. Records from 1960-1984 are coming soon.

Why It Matters

Residents can now access property deeds, marriage licenses, and other official documents online without visiting the Clerk's office, though they must ensure sensitive personal information is redacted from public view.

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Lobbying Activity

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAIDLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICEPHARMACY

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Digitization of Historical Records

The Clerk's office is actively closing the gap in historical record availability, moving from 1985-present to including 1905-1960, with a remaining gap of 1960-1984.

Connected Entities

organizationSt. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller's officeResponsible for maintaining and digitizing official recordsMap →
locationP.O. Box 700, Fort Pierce, FL 34954Mailing address for record redaction or addition requestsMap →
personMichelle R. MillerSt. Lucie County Clerk and ComptrollerMap →

Sources

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www.stlucieclerk.gov

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