st lucie public records resources and how to navigate them

What counts as a public record

Florida’s Sunshine Law makes most county documents open to inspection, and St. Lucie is no exception. Records can include deeds and mortgages, court filings, meeting minutes, permits, code enforcement actions, property cards, and some law enforcement logs. Sensitive items such as vital records or juvenile matters may have restrictions or redactions.

How to search efficiently

Start with the right identifiers: a case number, parcel ID, or full legal name. Try name variations and narrow by date ranges to reduce noise. If you need a certified copy, note that fees and delivery options differ from plain downloads.

Where to look

The Clerk of the Circuit Court hosts official records and court dockets; the Property Appraiser provides ownership, valuations, and maps; the Tax Collector lists payment status; and the Sheriff posts arrest and incident summaries.

• Official records index and images
• Court case search
• Property and GIS maps
• Sheriff arrest logs and bulletins

Tips and considerations

Request online, by mail, or in person. Expect processing time for large pulls. Personal data like SSNs is redacted, and certain professions can claim confidentiality under Florida law.