Finance Department - Accounts Payable

Department Functions & Services

The function of Accounts Payable is to process the payment of invoices for all departments under the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take the County to pay an invoice?
  Checks are issued weekly for payment of invoices that have been approved by the appropriate department and are mailed on Tuesday of each week.
Are Purchase Orders required?
  Yes. The Purchase Order number should be included on an invoice for easy identification.
Where should invoices be mailed?
  Invoices should be mailed to:
    St Lucie County
Attention: Finance Dept
2300 Virginia Ave
Ft Pierce, FL, 34982
Are 1099's issued for miscellaneous income?
  Yes. Vendors subject to reporting miscellaneous income are issued a 1099 for payments of $600 or more in a year.
What is a W-9 and are vendors required to fill one out?
  A W-9 is a form requesting theTaxpayer identification number, which is either a social security number or an employer identification number (EIN). All vendors are requested to submit a W-9 prior to payment of the first invoice.