Foreclosures
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Actions to foreclose a lien on real property are filed as a general civil case, either in Circuit Court or County Court depending upon the amount owed. Circuit Court has jurisdiction for cases exceeding $50,000 and County Court up to and including $50,000.
A foreclosure case is initiated when a lis pendens is filed. After the case goes through court, a final judgment is issued by the judge outlining the sale date, time and amount. Foreclosure sales are held online atRealAuctionand administered by Real Foreclose. Specific documents in the foreclosure case are filed in theOfficial Records.The Clerk sells property pursuant to court order and cannot guarantee a clear title. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to research the property prior to the sale date. The Clerk’s office is not authorized to give legal advice or assist in the research of properties.
Formal Notice: Electronic Service of Certificates of Title
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of St. Lucie County hereby provides notice that, effective June 1, 2026, the Clerk’s Office will commence the electronic service (eService) of unrecorded Certificates of Title.
Upon issuance of a Certificate of Title, the Clerk’s Office will electronically serve an unrecorded copy to all parties listed in the case who have provided valid email addresses. Plaintiffs or their representatives are responsible for supplying postage-paid envelopes for any parties who have not provided email addresses.
Following the official recording of the Certificate of Title by the Official Records Department, the corresponding recording information will be made available on the case docket.
Parties seeking an electronically certified copy may do so through the Clerk’s E-Certify system by ordering Official Records online. Applicable fees and costs will apply.Electronically certified records may be reused, unlike traditional paper certifications. Any document recorded in the county’s Official Records and accessible online is eligible for electronic certification. Confidential documents that are not available online may be requested electronically or obtained in person at the Clerk’s Office; additional service fees may apply.
For regular or certified copies, requests may also be directed to the Research Department via email at Records_Request@stlucieclerk.gov, or in person at:
201 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone: (772) 462-6900
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This notice is issued to inform all interested parties of the implementation of electronic service procedures and related services.
Foreclosure FAQs
Does the Clerk have a list of the Foreclosure Sales?
Yes, check the Foreclosure Sales Calendar.
Can the Clerk look up a Foreclosure by name?
Yes.
Can the Clerk look up the information by address?
No, the Clerk needs either the name of one of the parties or the case number associated with the foreclosure. If that information is not available to you, you may call the Property Appraiser's Office (located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL) and give them the street address. They can look up the owner's name for you.
Edna Lopez
Circuit Civil Manager
Edna has been with the Clerk’s office since 2013. She first began working as a Record Clerk in Family Relations before transferring to the Juvenile Department where she became the manager in January 2017. As the Juvenile Manager, she is responsible for managing the daily operations of the department and ensuring all state guidelines are being met. Edna has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has taken courses towards her MBA. Edna is also an adjunct instructor at Indian River State College where she assists high school students in a college-readiness program called TRIO.
Contact Us
Circuit Civil Department
201 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Directions to this Location
Mailing Address
Clerk and Comptroller
ATTN: Circuit Civil Department
P. O. Box 700
Fort Pierce, FL 34954
Hours of Operation
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
(Excluding Holidays)
Phone: 772-462-6900
Fax: 772-462-2843
