Search Port St. Lucie Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Port St. Lucie are kept by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court in Fort Pierce. You can search these records online or visit the clerk's office.

St. Lucie County Clerk of Court

Port St. Lucie does not run its own civil court. All civil court records for Port St. Lucie go through the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court. The clerk is Michelle R. Miller. Her office handles all civil case filings, court documents, and official records for everyone in St. Lucie County. Port St. Lucie is by far the largest city in the county, so most civil cases filed here involve Port St. Lucie residents or businesses.

The St. Lucie County Clerk website has tools for looking up court cases and official records online. You can search civil cases by name or case number. The site covers all civil court records in Port St. Lucie and the rest of St. Lucie County.

The St. Lucie County Clerk website offers online access to civil court records for Port St. Lucie residents.

The clerk's office is in Fort Pierce. It is open on weekdays. Call ahead to check hours.

How to Search Port St. Lucie Civil Court Records

There are a few ways to search civil court records for Port St. Lucie. The St. Lucie County Clerk's website has an online case search. Type the name of the person or business you are looking for. The tool covers all civil cases filed in the county, including every case from Port St. Lucie.

The OCRS portal through Civitek Florida also gives access to official records in St. Lucie County. This tool lets you search recorded documents like liens, judgments, and deeds. These records often tie to Port St. Lucie civil court cases.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another option for Port St. Lucie civil court records. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks. You can search for cases and file new ones through the portal at any time. Setting up an account is free. The portal has the DIY Florida tool, which fills out court forms based on your answers to questions.

For in-person searches, drive to the St. Lucie County Courthouse at 201 S Indian River Dr in Fort Pierce. This is about 15 minutes from most parts of Port St. Lucie. Bring your ID. Staff can help you find civil court records and make copies. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more.

Civil Court Structure for Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. Civil cases from Port St. Lucie go to one of two court levels based on the claim amount.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. This covers contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court. Eviction cases in Port St. Lucie are filed in County Court as well.

If you live in Port St. Lucie and need to file a civil case, you file it with the St. Lucie County Clerk. The clerk's office can help you figure out which court level is right. Filing fees depend on the type and value of your claim.

St. Lucie County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Port St. Lucie are handled at the county level. Visit our St. Lucie County civil court records page for full details on the clerk's office, court procedures, fee schedules, and all the ways to search records in the county.

Port St. Lucie is much bigger than the county seat of Fort Pierce. But the main courthouse sits in Fort Pierce. Most civil court business for Port St. Lucie is conducted there. The clerk's office serves all cities and unincorporated areas in St. Lucie County.

Public Records Access for Port St. Lucie

Florida has strong public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. This covers civil court records in Port St. Lucie. You do not need to be a party in the case. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file.

Some records are exempt from public access. Social security numbers and bank account numbers must be kept out of public court files. Records sealed by court order are off limits. But the vast majority of civil court files in Port St. Lucie are open. If you find confidential data in a public record, ask the clerk to redact it. There is no fee for redaction.

Parties filing civil court papers must use the Notice of Confidential Information form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This flags sensitive data in Port St. Lucie civil court records so the clerk can protect it from public view.

Self-Help Resources for Port St. Lucie Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle civil court matters without a lawyer. Packets for small claims, evictions, and other common types are available. The forms work for Port St. Lucie civil cases filed through the St. Lucie County Clerk.

DIY Florida is a free tool in the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through questions and fills out court forms for you. More than 20 form types are available for civil cases. You can file the completed forms through the portal to the St. Lucie County clerk's office. Standard filing fees still apply for Port St. Lucie civil court cases.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Call (850) 577-4609 for help. Training videos on the portal show how to set up an account and submit documents for civil court cases in Port St. Lucie.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Port St. Lucie. Each uses its own county clerk for civil court records. Check where the dispute took place to find the right county.