Divorce records in St. Lucie County, Florida, are available through several channels. StLucieCourt.us allows for quick access to publicly available information about divorce records in this county. Additionally, court records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of the county, and dissolution of marriage certificates can be ordered through the Florida Department of Health — the state office of vital records. You can also contact the court office in person or by phone.
St. Lucie Divorce Records Search
In Florida, divorce is officially called "dissolution of marriage." All case materials — from the petition to the judge's final decision — are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of St. Lucie County. Currently, this position is held by Michelle R. Miller.
The collection of records includes:
- Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage
- Final Judgment of Dissolution
- Settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Related motions and rulings
Separate from the court case is the dissolution of marriage certificate. It is issued by the Florida Department of Health, which maintains records starting from June 6, 1927. This certificate confirms the fact of divorce but does not contain case details.
To search for court cases, use the online court case search on the clerk's website. Official county records — deeds, orders, other registered documents — are available through the official records search.
St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court — Main Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in St. Lucie
Divorce cases in Florida are handled by the Circuit Court — the county-level court, specifically its Family Division. St. Lucie County is part of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Once the judge signs the final judgment, the clerk's office records it and retains the complete case file.
What you need determines where to go.
- Complete court file (text of the judgment, agreements, child-related orders) — contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The case can be found online through the Court Case Search, and document copies can be ordered from the office or by mail.
- Dissolution of marriage certificate (to confirm the fact of divorce, for example, for remarriage or immigration purposes) — order from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.
If you are planning to file for divorce, the clerk's page Filing for Divorce contains information about the procedure, and family law forms from the Florida Supreme Court are available for free.
Clerk of the Circuit Court — Family Division
Florida Department of Health — Bureau of Vital Statistics
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in St. Lucie
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of a court document (Clerk of Circuit Court) | $2.00 per page (certification fee included in first page) | Usually the same day for in-person requests; by mail — 5–10 business days |
| Non-certified copy of a court document | $1.00 per page | Same day for in-person requests |
| Dissolution of Marriage Certificate (Florida DOH — standard processing) | $5.00 | Approximately 2–3 weeks |
| Dissolution of Marriage Certificate (Florida DOH — expedited processing) | $10.00 | Approximately 2–3 business days |
| Online court case search (Court Case Search) | Free | Instant |
| Online official records search (Official Records Search) | Free | Instant |