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If you choose not to utilize the DIY service, or if the forms you need are not available through their resources, the following forms are provided as a courtesy. The use of these forms is not intended as a substitute for legal advice from an attorney. The provided forms are meant to serve as a guide and to assist pro se (self-represented) litigants in preparing documents. The use of these forms does not mean that a judge will accept your documents. You may be required to re-do your documents or obtain and file additional documents once the judge has reviewed your case. Each case has its own particular set of circumstances, and an attorney may advise you of what is best for you in your individual situation. If you have questions or concerns regarding your legal rights, it is strongly recommended that you talk to an attorney. If you do not know an attorney, you may request a copy of the Legal Resources brochure or find a copy here: Legal Resources Brochure.
New Witness Address Requirements Begin January 1
Starting January 1, 2024, certain documents recorded in St. Lucie County’s Official Records must include the post office address of each witness in addition to the witness’s name. Because of changes to section 695.26 of the Florida Statutes, the Clerk’s office will not be able to accept documents submitted for recording without the required witness address information.
The new requirement applies to any “instrument by which the title to real property or any interest therein is conveyed, assigned, encumbered, or otherwise disposed of.” In plain English, this means deeds and other documents that affect the ownership of real estate.
All deeds and easements notarized in Florida require witness names, so these documents will now also require witness addresses. Other documents “by which title to real property or interest is conveyed, assigned, encumbered or disposed of” may or may not have witnesses, but an address is required if a witness is included. If there are no witnesses on these other documents, then no addresses are required.
Please Note:
The post office address of each witness must be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped on these documents.
The Clerk’s office must reject documents that do not include information required by section 695.26 of the Florida Statutes.
Starting January 1, 2024, certain documents recorded in St. Lucie County’s Official Records must include the post office address of each witness in addition to the witness’s name. Because of changes to section 695.26 of the Florida Statutes, the Clerk’s office will not be able to accept documents submitted for recording without the required witness address information.
The new requirement applies to any “instrument by which the title to real property or any interest therein is conveyed, assigned, encumbered, or otherwise disposed of.” In plain English, this means deeds and other documents that affect the ownership of real estate.
All deeds and easements notarized in Florida require witness names, so these documents will now also require witness addresses. Other documents “by which title to real property or interest is conveyed, assigned, encumbered or disposed of” may or may not have witnesses, but an address is required if a witness is included. If there are no witnesses on these other documents, then no addresses are required.
Please Note:
The post office address of each witness must be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped on these documents.
The Clerk’s office must reject documents that do not include information required by section 695.26 of the Florida Statutes.
Circuit Civil
- Notice of Confidential Information
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Value of Real Property Form
- Summons: Personal Service on a Natural Person
- Owner's Claim for Mortgage Foreclosure Surplus
- Civil Differentiated Case Management Form (Available on the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit website.)
- Complaint to Quiet Title with Instructions
- Proposed Order - Generic
- Subpoena Duces Tecum Form
- Subpoena Duces Tecum with Deposition Form
- Subpoena for Deposition Form
County Civil & Small Claims
Evictions
- Complaint for Eviction - Failure to Comply - 7-Day Notice
- Complaint for Eviction - Week To Week - 7 Day Notice
- Complaint for Eviction - Month To Month - 30-Day Notice
- Complaint for Eviction and Damages - 3 Day Notice
- Complaint for Eviction - Non-Payment of Rent - 3 Day Notice
- TurboCourt Evictions forms
Replevins
- Replevins
- Replevin Complaint: Secondhand Dealer
- Replevin Complaint: Pawnbroker
- Replevin Complaint: Government Entity
General Forms
- Affidavit of Amount Due
- Affidavit of Damages
- Affidavit of Non-Payment
- Alias / Pluries Summons Request
- Answer to Complaint
- Answer to Garnishment
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Civil Practice and Procedure for Garnishment F.S. CH 77
- Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing
- Continuing Writ of Garnishment against Salary of Wages
- Counterclaim
- Exparte Motion for Hearing in Aid of Execution
- Designation of E-Mail Address for Party Not Represented by an Attorney
- General Motion
- How to Collect your Judgment - Instructions
- Motion for Continuance
- Motion for Writ of Garnishment
- Notice To Appear For Pretrial Conference/Mediation
- Notice of Confidential Information
- Plaintiff's Motion for Continuing Writ of Garnishment for Wages
- Proposed Order - Generic
- Satisfaction of Judgment
- Statement of Claim
- Stipulation for Installment Settlement and Stay on Order Approving Stipulation
- Subpoena Duces Tecum
- Unlawful Detainer
- Voluntary Dismissal
- Witness Subpoena
- Writ of Garnishment
Criminal
- Bail Bond Agent Registration
- Cash Bond Refund
- Criminal Motion
- Designation of Email Address - Bondsman
- Notice of Confidential Crime Victim Information (Marsy's Law)
- Petition to Seal and Expunge
- Criminal Records Request Form
Electronic Access Account
- Individual Registration Agreement Form
- Agency Registration Agreement Form
- Agency Gatekeeper Management Request Form
- Agency Supplemental Request Form
Family
Child Custody
- UCCJEA
- Answer to Supplemental Petition
- Modification of Parenting Plan
- Termination of Temporary Custody
- Temporary Custody by Extended Family
Child Support
- Petition To Contest Dor Notice Of Intent To Suspend Driver License
- Petition to Reinstate Driver License
- Modification of Child Support
- Child Support Direct Deposit Application (Non DOR Cases)
- Motion to Contest Delinquency Action
Divorce
- Divorce forms
- TurboCourt Divorce forms
- Support and Other Relief without Dissolution
- Additional Supporting Documents
- Answers to Petition For Dissolution of Marriage
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence forms
- TurboCourt Domestic Violence forms
- Declination of Final Hearing
- Sheriff's Worksheet
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Notice of Confidential Address
- Additional Pages to Continue Facts
- More Information About Domestic Violence Forms
Name Change
Paternity
General Family Forms
- Additional Supporting Documents
- Affidavit of Military Service
- Affidavits of Diligent Search
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Designation of Current Mailing and Email Address
- Disclosure from Nonlawyer
- General Motion
- Judicial Waiver of Parental Notice of Termination of Pregnancy
- Motion for Civil Contempt / Enforcement
- Memo to Sheriff
- Motion for Default
- Notice of Related Cases
- Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
- Request to Appear Telephonically
- Summons
- Additional Family forms are available for download from the Florida Courts website
Finance
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General
- Change of Address Form
- Notice of Pending Matter Form 2.604
- Redaction Request for Confidentiality Form
- Request to be Excused from Email Service for Party Not Represented by an Attorney
Human Resources
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Indigency
- Application for Criminal Indigent Status
- Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status
- Application for Indigent Status Dependency & Termination of Parental Rights Cases
Jury Assembly
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Juvenile Department
Delinquency
Dependency
- Parent Information Questionnaire
- Application for Indigent Status Dependency & Termination of Parental Rights Cases
- Notice of Permanent Address Form
- Pro Se Verified Petition to Reopen Visitation / Custody Case
- Juvenile Records Request Form
Marriage
- Affidavit for Proof of Marriage
- Family Law Handbook (English)
- Family Law Handbook (Spanish)
- Family Law Handbook (Creole)
- Family Law Handbook Affidavit
- Marriage Parental Consent Form
- Pre-Marital Course Provider Affidavit
- Pre-Marital Course Providers for St. Lucie County
Passports
- Application For A U.S. Passport (DS-11)
- Renewal Application (DS-82)
- Data Corrections, Some Name Changes, and Limited-Validity Passports (DS-5504)
- Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child (DS-3053)
- Statement of Special Family Circumstances (DS-5525)
Payment Center
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Permits
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Guardianship
- Fingerprint Instructions for Non-Professional Guardians Form
- Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
- Sheriff's Office Vulnerable Adult Worksheet
- Form for Petition to Determine Incapacity 5.901
- Form for Petition and Order of Guardian 5.902(a)
- Form for Petition and Order of Guardian 5.902(b)
- Letters of Guardianship of the Person 5.903(a)
- Letters of Guardianship of the Property 5.903(b)
- Forms for Initial and Annual Guardianship Plans 5.904(a)
- Annual Guardianship Plan for Minor 5.904(b)
- Initial Guardianship Plan for Adult 5.904(c)
- Annual Guardianship Plan for Adult 5.904(d)
- Physician's Report 5.904(e)
- Form for Petition for Appointment of Guardian Advocate of the Person 5.905(a)
- Form for Notice for Appointment of Guardian Advocate of the Person 5.905(b)
- Form for Order for Appointment of Guardian Advocate of the Person 5.905(c)
- Letters of Guardian Advocacy 5.906
- Inventory 5.910
- Forms Related to Injunction for Protection Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult 5.920
Probate
- Disposition of Personal Property Waiver and Consent
- Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration Form
- Statement of Claim Against an Estate
Mental Health
- Petition and Affidavit Seeking Ex Parte Order Requiring Involuntary Examination
- Download Petition For Involuntary Assessment, Stabilization & Treatment
- Petition for Involuntary Treatment for Substance Abuse (Marchman Part 2)
Recording
- Declaration of Domicile
- Deed Enhanced life Estate (Lady Bird Deed)
- Documents Not Accepted for E-Recording
- Quit Claim Deed
- Redaction Request for Confidentiality
*Click on the link for a full listing of those eligible for redactions* - Stamps Template for Filings
Notice of Commencement Forms
- City of Port St. Lucie - Building Permit Procedures and Checklists
- City of Port St. Lucie - Notice of Commencement Form
- City of Fort Pierce - Building Permit Procedures and Checklists
- City of Fort Pierce - Notice of Commencement Form
- St. Lucie County - Building Permit Procedures, Checklists and Notice of Commencement Form
- Notice of Termination of Notice of Commencement
Traffic
- Court Request and Request to Release Suspension
- Court Request with Email Designation
- Request to be Excused from Email Service for Party Not Represented by an Attorney
- Designation of E-Mail Address for Party Not Represented by an Attorney
- Proof of Compliance Affidavit
- School Election Affidavit and Affidavit for Child Restraint Offenders Program (C.R.O.P)
Value Adjustment Board
- Petition Form (Form DR486)
- Evidence List and Summary
- Request to Reschedule Hearing
- Request to Transfer Homestead Assessment (DR-486PORT)
- Withdrawal of Petition Form (DR-485WI)
Contact Us
Main Office
201 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Directions to this Location
Mailing Address
Clerk and Comptroller
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
