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St. Lucie County Court Guide
Complete guide to St. Lucie County courts — courthouse locations in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, the 19th Judicial Circuit, filing fees, Clerk Michelle R. Oyola-McGee’s office, and self-help resources for the Treasure Coast community.
Clerk: Michelle R. Oyola-McGee
Circuit: 19th Judicial Circuit (St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee)
Phone: (772) 462-6900
Website: stlucieclerk.gov
370K population — Treasure Coast
19th Judicial Circuit
~$408 divorce filing fee
Port St. Lucie fastest-growing FL city
$8,000 small claims limit
Courthouse Locations
St. Lucie County Courthouses
St. Lucie County operates its main courthouse in Fort Pierce (the county seat) and a branch courthouse in Port St. Lucie. The 19th Judicial Circuit handles all circuit court matters for the Treasure Coast.
Main Courthouse
St. Lucie County Courthouse
218 S. 2nd St.
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 462-6900
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All circuit court divisions
Family Law, Civil, Probate, Criminal
Branch — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie Branch
9120 S. Federal Hwy.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 462-6900
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
County Civil, Traffic; some family law services
Serves the majority of St. Lucie County population
Note on “Port St. Lucie”: Port St. Lucie is a city within St. Lucie County — not a separate county. There is no Port St. Lucie County. All court filings for Port St. Lucie residents are handled through the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts in Fort Pierce or the Port St. Lucie branch. The county seat and main courthouse remain in Fort Pierce.
Filing Fees
St. Lucie County Filing Fees
St. Lucie County fees follow the statewide schedule. Full fee schedule at stlucieclerk.gov/fees. Passport acceptance fees are also available at both locations.
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dissolution of Marriage (Petition) | ~$408 |
| Child Support (non-divorce) | ~$300 |
| Paternity | ~$300 |
| Domestic Violence Injunction | No fee |
| Name Change (Adult) | ~$400 |
| Counter-claim/cross-claim (non-dissolution, where filing fee is $300) | Per fee schedule |
| Counter-claim (where filing fee is $400) | Per fee schedule |
| Small Claims (up to $8,000) | $55–$120 |
| County Civil ($2,500–$15,000) | Per fee schedule |
| Mortgage Foreclosure/Real Property Counter-claim ($50K or less) | Per fee schedule |
| Eviction — Residential | ~$185–$235 |
Self-Help Resources
St. Lucie County Legal Self-Help
- St. Lucie County Clerk — stlucieclerk.gov ↗
- 19th Judicial Circuit Court Administration ↗
- Legal Aid Society of the Treasure Coast ↗
- Treasure Coast Bar Lawyer Referral ↗
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal ↗
- Florida Bar Lawyer Referral: (800) 342-8011 ↗
ⓘ Verify current fees at stlucieclerk.gov before filing. JusticeXpressFlorida.com is a document preparation service, not a law firm.
St. Lucie County Package
Florida-specific forms for the 19th Judicial Circuit serving Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.
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Quick Contacts
Clerk: Michelle R. Oyola-McGee
Main: (772) 462-6900
Fort Pierce: 218 S. 2nd St.
Port St. Lucie: 9120 S. Federal Hwy.
Website: stlucieclerk.gov
County Note
Port St. Lucie is a city, not a county. All court filings go through St. Lucie County Clerk offices in Fort Pierce or Port St. Lucie.