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Fees, fines and costs are set and subject to change by the Florida Legislature. Please verify the amount due on the day of payment. No amount is guaranteed valid or correct on a future date.

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All Court Divisions (FS 28.24)

1. Searching of records, each year searched
$2.00
2. Making Copies of documents in public records by photographic process:
a. Not larger than 14" x 8.5", per page
$1.00
b. Larger than 14" x 8.5", per page
$5.00
c. Flash Drive, provided by Clerk's office
$5.00
d. CD, provided by Clerk's office
$25.00
e. FS 119.07 'photographing' of records by customer
Variable (based on supervision of process by clerk staff)
3. Copying documents in public records not by photographic process, per page
$6.00
4. Writing papers other than those listed, per page
$7.00
5. Certifying copies of documents in public records, per document
$2.00
6. Verifying documents presented for certification, not prepared by Clerk, per page
$3.50
7. Exemplified certificates, including signing & sealing
$7.00
8. Certified or registered mail charges, paid by party who requests service
Actual Postage
9. Oath, administering, attesting, & sealing
$3.50
10. Sealing/expunging
a. Sealing a civil record
$42.00
b. Sealing/expunging a criminal record
$66.50
11. Approving bond
$8.50
12. Preparing witness subpoena (includes signing and sealing)
$7.00
13. Signing & sealing witness subpoena
$2.00
14. Recording Lis Pendens
$5.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page
15. Receiving money into court registry:
a. First $500 or part
3%
b. Each subsequent $100 or part
1.5%
c. Eminent Domain registry fee, per deposit
$170.00
16. Faxing / Emailing
a. Faxing or emailing court records, per page
$1.00
b. Faxing or emailing non-court records, per page
$0.15
c. Long distance faxing court records, per page
$1.25
d. Long distance faxing non-court records, per page
$0.40
17. Reports
a. Pre-programmed, per printed page or page equivalent
$0.15
b. Programming for new report, per hour
$75.00
c. Providing data in existing report, on a monthly basis via subscription website
Variable (click here for information)
18. Duplication of audio and video records
a. Audio tape, provided by Clerk's Office
$5.00
b. Audio tape, provided by customer
$2.50
c. Video tape, provided by Clerk's Office
$10.00
d. Video tape, provided by customer
$5.00
e. CD, provided by Clerk's Office
$25.00
f. Work performed in providing the above – Rate will vary based on clerk staff time spent preparing the responsive materials and the level of expertise required to do so.
Variable minimum rate - $18.75/hr

 

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Appeals Division (FS 28.241)

1. Administrative Appeals or Writs of Certiorari
County to Circuit
$281.00
Code Enforcement or Licensing Board to Circuit
$281.00
2. Appeal from County or Circuit Court to the DCA/Florida Supreme Court (2 separate checks)
County and Circuit Court Fee - paid to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
$100.00
District Court of Appeal/Florida Supreme Court Fee - paid to the 4th DCA or FL Supreme Court
$300.00
Cross-Appeal paid to the 4th DCA
$295.00
3. Preparing, numbering, & indexing original record, per document
$3.50

 

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Circuit Civil (FS 28.24)

1. Filing Fees
a. Any civil action
$400.00
b. Foreclosure/real property
i. Value $50,000.00 or less
$400.00
ii. Value more than $50,000 but less than $250,000
$905.00
iii. Value more than $250,000
$1905.00
iiii. Additional filing fee for each timeshare interest joined in a foreclosure, FS 721.83
$10.00
c. If more than 5 defendants, per defendant
$2.50
d. For each severance granted
$18.00
e. In addition to above, for garnishment, attachment, replevin and distress
$85.00
f. In addition to above, issuing summons
$10.00
g. Counter claim, cross claim, counter petition, third party complaint
$395.00
i. Mortgage foreclosure/real property, value more than $50,000 and less than $250,000
$900.00
ii. Mortgage foreclosure/real property, value more than $250,000
$1900.00
2. Medical Malpractice extensions
$42.00
3. Signing Executions on Foreign Judgments
$42.00
4. Reopening a case
$50.00
5. Holding judicial sale, recording & certifying sale & title
$70.00
6. Pro hac vice appearance fee (FS 28.241(6))
$100.00

 

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County Civil (FS 34.041)

1. Filing Fees
a. Each claim less than $ 100.00
$55.00
b. Each claim of $ 100.00 or more but not more than $500.00
$80.00
c. Each claim more than $ 500.00 but not more than $ 2,500.00
$175.00
d. Each claim more than $2,500.00 but not more than $8,000.00
$300.00
e. Interpleader (Claims up to $8,000)
$300.00
f. Interpleader (Claims more than $8,000 but not more than $15,000)
$300.00
g. Interpleader (Claims more than $15,000 but not more than $30,000)
$400.00
h. Interpleader (Claims more than $30,000 but not more than $50,000)
$400.00
i. All claims more than $8,000.00 but not more than $15,000 [including back rent in eviction]
$300.00
j. All claims more than $15,000.00 but not more than $50,000 [including back rent in eviction]
$400.00
k. For an amended complaint or counterclaim that increases the amount to the circuit civil range
$400.00
l. For amended complaints that increase the amount
pay the difference between the filing fee ranges
m. In addition to the above, for garnishment, attachment, replevin and distress
$85.00
n. In addition to above, issuing summons [per summons]
$10.00
o. Counter claim, cross claim, counter petition, third party complaint - joinder/intervenor (if claim is $2,500.00 - $30,000.00)
$295.00
p. Counter claim, cross claim, counter petition, third party complaint - joinder/intervenor (if claim is over $30,000.00)
$400.00
q. Mortgage foreclosure/real property, value $50,000 or less
$395.00
2. Replevin actions:
a. Less than $1,000
$130.00
b. $1,000 or more but not more than $2,500
$260.00
c. More than $2,500 but not more than $8,000
$300.00
d. More than $8,000 but not more than $15,000
$385.00
e. More than $15,000 but not more than $30,000
$485.00
f. More than $30,000.00 but not more than $50,000.00
$485.00
3. Unlawful Detainer Complaint
$185.00
4. Signing Executions on Foreign Judgment Cases
$42.00
5. Reopening a case:
a. Claims of not more than $500.00
$25.00
b. Claims of more than $500.00
$50.00
6. Holding judicial sale, recording & certifying sale & title
$70.00
7. Eviction:
a. WITHOUT damages (possession only)
$185.00
b. With damages up to $2,500.00
$185.00
c. With damages ranging from $2,501 to $15,000
$300.00
d. With damages ranging from $15,001 to $50,000
$400.00
e. In addition to the above, issuing summons [per summons]
$10.00

 

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Family Law (FS 28.24 & 28.241)

1. Filing Fees
a. Dissolution of marriage & annulment
$397.50
b. Emancipation, Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member, Adoption & Name Change
$400.00
c. All other Family Law cases, including custody not by an extended family member
$300.00
d. In addition to the above, for garnishment, attachment, replevin, and distress
$85.00
e. In addition to above, issuing summons
$10.00
f. Counter claim, cross claim, counter petition, or third party complaint in non-dissolution case (where filing fee is $300.00)
$295.00
g. Counter claim, cross claim, counter petition, or third party complaint (where filing fee is $400.00)
$395.00
2. Recording Final Judgment of Dissolution
$10.50
3. Name Change Report
$7.00
4. Adoption Report
$7.00
5. Reopening a case
$50.00
6. Foreign Judgment Filing Fee>5. Nonresident Plaintiff - bond to file case (FS 57.011)
$300.00
7. Foreign Judgment Clerk Fee
$42.00

 

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Marriage License (FS 741.01)

1. Three day waiting period. Preparing & administering of oath on application; issuing, sealing & recording of license; providing certified copy
$86.00
2. Solemnizing matrimony
$30.00
3. Three day waiting period waived. Completed premarital preparation course with certificate from registered provider (marriage license fee reduced by $32.50)
$61.00
4. Certified copy
$3.00
5. Certified copy prior to 1972
$7.00

 

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Micrographics (FS 28.24)

1. Making microfilm copies of any public record:
a. 16mm in roll of 100' or less
$42.00
b. 35mm in roll of 100' or less
$60.00

 

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Official Records (FS 28.24)

1. Recording, indexing and filing any instrument up to 14" x 8.5":
a. First page
$10.00
b. Each additional page or fraction thereof
$8.50
c. Documents that contain more than 4 names, per additional name
$1.00
2. Examining, certifying & recording plats & condominium drawings:
a. First page
$30.00
b. Each additional page
$15.00
3. Recording Lis Pendens
a. First page
$5.00
b. Each additional page
$4.00
4. Documentary Stamps
a. Deeds: Per $100 property valuation under $100 property valuation
$0.70
b. Mortgages & Modifications, per $100 consideration
$0.35
c. Agreements & Contracts for Deeds, per $100 purchase price
$0.70
5. Intangible Tax, per $100 consideration
$0.20
6. Dial-in access to public records
a. Per month, 1st line
$100.00
b. Per month, 2nd and subsequent lines
$50.00
7. Index to Official Records on CD-ROM
$10.00
8. Images of Official Records books on CD-ROM, per book
$25.00
9. Transfer of Lien of Security
a. First lien
$20.00
b. Each additional lien
$10.00

 

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Passports (TITLE 22, USC)

Please note that you will need a check for the portion that will go to the U.S. Department of State Passport agency along with your passport application. The portion that is payable to the St. Lucie County Circuit Clerk & Comptroller can be paid by cash, check or credit card.
1. U.S. Passport Book for First Time Applicants and Minors
a. Adults (age 16 and over)
 
i. Passport Fee
Payable to U.S. Department of State
$130.00
ii. Acceptance Fee (Additional fees may apply when expediting)
Payable to St. Lucie County Circuit Clerk & Comptroller
$35.00
iii. Total First-Time Applicant Fee
$165.00
 
b. Minors (under age 16)
 
i. Passport Fee
Payable to U.S. Department of State
$100.00
ii. Acceptance Fee (Additional fees may apply when expediting)
Payable to St. Lucie County Circuit Clerk & Comptroller
$35.00
iii. Total First-Time Applicant Fee
$135.00
2. U.S. Passport Card for First Time Applicants and Minors
a. Adults (age 16 and over)
 
i. Passport Fee
Payable to U.S. Department of State
$30.00
ii. Acceptance Fee (Additional fees may apply when expediting)
Payable to St. Lucie County Circuit Clerk & Comptroller
$35.00
iii. Total First-Time Applicant Fee
$65.00
 
b. Minors (under age 16)
 
i. Passport Fee
Payable to U.S. Department of State
$15.00
ii. Acceptance Fee (Additional fees may apply when expediting)
Payable to St. Lucie County Circuit Clerk & Comptroller
$35.00
iii. Total First-Time Applicant Fee
$50.00
3. Other Service Fees
a. Additional Visa Pages
$82.00
b. File Search Fee
$150.00
c. Expedite Processing
$60.00
d. Photos
$18.18

 

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Probate (FS 28.2401)

1. Opening any estate of one document or more, including but not limited to: Petitions & orders to approve settlement of minor's claims; open a safe deposit box; to enter rooms & places; determine heirs (if not for formal administration); foreign guardian to manage property of nonresident. Not for issuance of letters or orders of summary administration.
$231.00
2. Caveat
$41.00
3. Petition & order to admit foreign wills, authenticated copies, exemplified copies, or transcript of record
$231.00
4. Disposition of personal property without administration
$231.00
5. Summary administration
a. $1,000.00 or more
$345.00
b. Less than $1,000.00
$235.00
6. Formal administration, guardianship, ancillary, curatorship, or conservatorship
$400.00
7. Guardianship of person only
$235.00
8. Veteran's Administration guardianship
$235.00
9. Petition for determination of incapacity
$231.00
10. Exemplified certificates
$7.00
11. Guardianship audit fee, initial inventory, above $25,000
$85.00
12. Guardianship audit fee, annual financial return:
a. For estates valued at $25,000 or less
$20.00
b. For estates valued at $25,000 to $100,000
$85.00
c. For estates valued at $100,000 to $500,000
$170.00
d. For estates valued at more than $500,000
$250.00
13. Reopening a case (does not apply to guardianships or mental health cases)
$50.00

 

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Statutory Interest (FS 55.03)

10/1/2024 through 12/31/2024 Current Rate
9.50%
7/1/2024 through 9/30/2024
9.64%
4/1/2024 through 6/30/2024
9.34%
1/1/2024 through 3/31/2024
9.09%
10/1/2023 through 12/31/2023
8.54%
7/1/2023 through 9/30/2023
7.69%
4/1/2023 through 6/30/2023
6.58%
1/1/2023 through 3/31/2023
5.52%
10/1/2022 through 12/31/2022
4.75%
7/1/2022 through 9/30/2022
4.34%
4/1/2022 through 6/30/2022
4.25%
1/1/2022 through 3/31/2022
4.25%
10/1/2021 through 12/31/2021
4.25%
7/1/2021 through 9/30/2021
4.25%
4/1/2021 through 6/30/2021
4.31%
1/1/2021 through 3/31/2021
4.81%
10/1/2020 through 12/31/2020
5.37%
7/1/2020 through 9/30/2020
6.03%
4/1/2020 through 6/30/2020
6.66%
1/1/2020 through 3/31/2020
6.83%
10/1/2019 through 12/31/2019
6.89%
7/1/2019 through 9/30/2019
6.77%
4/1/2019 through 6/30/2019
6.57%
1/1/2019 through 3/31/2019
6.33%
10/1/2018 through 12/31/2018
6.09%
7/1/2018 through 9/30/2018
5.97%
4/1/2018 through 6/30/2018
5.72%
1/1/2018 through 3/31/2018
5.53%
10/1/2017 through 12/31/2017
5.35%
7/1/2017 through 9/30/2017
5.17%
4/1/2017 through 6/30/2017
5.05%
1/1/2017 through 3/31/2017
4.97%
10/1/2016 through 12/31/2016
4.91%
7/1/2016 through 9/30/2016
4.84%
4/1/2016 through 6/30/2016
4.78%
1/1/2016 through 3/31/2016
4.75%
1/1/2011 through 12/31/2011
6.00%
1/1/2010 through 12/31/2010
6.00%
1/1/2009 through 12/31/2009
8.00%
1/1/2008 through 12/31/2008
11.00%
1/1/2007 through 12/31/2007
11.00%
1/1/2006 through 12/31/2006
9.00%
1/1/2005 through 12/31/2005
7.00%
1/1/2004 through 12/31/2004
7.00%
1/1/2003 through 12/31/2003
6.00%
1/1/2002 through 12/31/2002
9.00%
1/1/2001 through 12/31/2001
11.00%
1/1/1996 through 12/31/2000
10.00%
1/1/1995 through 12/31/1995
8.00%
Prior to and including 12/31/1994
12.00%

 

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