How can I obtain a copy of a recorded document?
Either come in to the office or mail in your request. Be sure to enclose a money order or business check for $1.00 per page, plus $1.50 per document for certification if needed, made payable to The Clerk of Circuit Court. Mail your request to: Clerk of Court, Research Department, P.O. Box 700, Ft. Pierce, Fl. 34954. You may also order copies online at CLICK HERE

In what format are Official Record Book's available for purchase?
You may obtain a copy of an Official Record Book on CD for $37.50, plus postage if you want it mailed.

How can I find out how much I paid in taxes for any given year(s)?
Make your request in writing for the number of years along with the parcel I.D. number and a fee of $1.50 per year, payable by money order or business check to the Clerk of Court, Research Dept., P.O. Box 700, Ft. Pierce, FL. 34954

Can you tell me who owns a property if I give you the address?
No. We do not index by address. If you have only an address, contact the Property Appraiser's Office.

Can you tell me if something has been recorded?
Yes. If you can provide the name on the document and the year it was recorded.

Can you tell me if there are any liens on my property?
Yes, but our records would show only liens that have been recorded. Not all liens are recorded.

Can I get a copy of a birth certificate thru you?
No. Birth certificates are not recorded. You can obtain a copy of a birth certificate through the Health Dept.

What information do I need in order to obtain a copy of a plat?
You need to know either the subdivision name or the Plat Book and page number of the plat. If it is a multi page plat and you only need a specific lot and block, you need to provide us with that lot and block number.

In what format are plats available other than paper copies?
The entire list of recorded plats is available for purchase on multiple CD's. You may purchase any one or the complete set of discs. Currently they are $5.00 per disc. They are updated quarterly. Until they are updated on CD, the most recent plats are viewable through the online search system.

How do I know the Official Record Book CD or the Plat Book CD will work in my computer?
The images on the Official Record Book CD are multi page tiff files. The CD includes a search program. It works thru the image browser that is installed on your computer. The images on the Plat CD's are tiff files. They should work on almost any computer that has an image viewing program.