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How to E-Record Documents in St. Lucie County

Original title: E-Recording

property records e-recording clerk of court real estate public records

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and businesses can save time and travel costs by submitting property documents online 24/7 instead of visiting the courthouse in Fort Pierce.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners

They may use e-recording to file deeds and mortgages, which may impact property tax exemptions.

Third-party e-recording vendors

They act as the required intermediaries for submitting documents to the Clerk's office.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

St. Lucie County allows residents and businesses to submit certain legal documents, such as deeds and mortgages, electronically through approved third-party vendors. This service replaces the need for in-person or mail-in submissions for most common property-related filings.

Key Facts

E-recording is available 24/7 for documents like deeds, mortgages, and assignments.
The general public may only e-record Notices of Commencement, Notices of Termination, and Declarations of Domicile directly.
Documents must be submitted through a third-party vendor; the Clerk's office does not endorse specific vendors.
Documents must have 1-inch margins on all sides.
The first page must have a 3x3 inch blank space on the top right; subsequent pages require a 1x3 inch blank space on the top right.
Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit/debit card numbers should not be included in documents to prevent public disclosure.
Certain documents, including bonds, plats, foreign judgments, and lis pendens, cannot be e-recorded and require special handling.
The Clerk's office is located at 201 South Indian River Drive, 4th Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I e-record any document?

No. Certain documents like bonds, plats, and foreign judgments require special handling and cannot be processed electronically.

How do I submit documents for e-recording?

You must use a third-party vendor. The Clerk's office provides a list of available vendors on their website.

What happens if I include my Social Security number in a document?

The Clerk is not liable for the inadvertent release of confidential numbers, and they may be made available to the public.

Why It Matters

Residents and businesses can save time and travel costs by submitting property documents online 24/7 instead of visiting the courthouse in Fort Pierce.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Limited Public Access

While e-recording is available, the general public is restricted to only three specific document types, suggesting the service is primarily optimized for professional users like title companies.

St. Lucie County

Connected Entities

other34954“Zip code for the Clerk's mailing address”Map →

other201“Street address number”Map →

locationSt. Lucie County“The jurisdiction where e-recording services are provided”Map →

other700“P.O. Box number”Map →

personEdna Dandridge“Recording Manager for the Clerk's office”Map →

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

other772-462-6900“Clerk EZ-Record phone number”Map →

other12“Fax number suffix”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.stlucieclerk.gov

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