You may conduct searches through the internet on the Public Search for Official Records page, or you may come into our Research Department located at 201 South Indian River Drive, Ft. Pierce FL, 34950. Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM. (Note: Official Records Department Stops Processing Documents at 4:45 PM). Property information can be obtained from the Property’s Appraiser’s website at www.paslc.org.

Can you send me a current list of lands for the properties available for purchase by mail ?
At this time, we do not mail out the list of lands available for taxes. Currently we have an updated list available for view in our office and on the web.

Do you have a mailing list that I can be added to?
No, we do not have a mailing list.

How often do you hold tax sales?
We normally have several each month.

What are the dates, times, and location of your tax deed sales ?
Tax Deed sales are held on Monday's and Friday's, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at 221 S Indian River Dr. Ft. Pierce FL, 34950 in the Jury Assembly Room.

When and where are your tax deed sales advertised ?
We advertise in the News Tribune on different days of the week. The ads appear in the classified section.

Can I access any of your information VIA the Internet ?
Yes, you may access Tax Deed Sale information via the internet at http://oncore.slcclerkofcourt.com/tributeweb2

How often do I get the physical address to a certificate that is going to sale?
Physical addresses can be obtained by contacting the St Lucie County Property Appraisers Office at 2300 Virginia Ave Ft. Pierce Fl, 34982. Phone Number: 772-461-1100 www.paslc.org . Have the property Parcel ID number handy.

Do you have a list with all the certificates going to sale each month?
No, you may obtain the list of the Tax Deed Sale via Internet at http://oncore.slcclerkofcourt.com/tributeweb2, look under Tax Deed Sales.

How and when do I register for the tax deed sale?
You can register for the sale by printing the Intent to Bid form and bringing it with you, along with your photo ID to the sale. The person bidding must appear in person by 11:00 a.m. at the Clerk of Circuit Court office located in the Jury Assembly Room, 221 S. Indian River Dr. Ft. Pierce FL, 34982.

What is the bidding process ?
The bidding process starts with a minimum bid, which is calculated from the back taxes, interest, and miscellaneous charges that are owed. The actual bidding starts with the minimum bid and each subsequent bid must be in $100.00 increments or more. The highest bidder is the purchaser.

Do you allow investors to purchase property at your sales without attending the actual sale ?
No, properties are sold only to those attending the sale.

What payment requirements do you have at the sale and is there a deposit required before the sale?
If you are the highest bidder on a piece of property at the sale, we require that you immediately pay a $200.00 dollar cash deposit for each property you successfully bid on. You then have 24 hours, until 11:00 a. m. the next morning, to bring the remaining balance that is owed into our office. A clerk will determine this final payment amount immediately after the sale. The form of payment must be a Cashier’s Check or Money Order, made payable to St. Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court or cash.

What is the purpose of the $200.00 cash deposit?
The non-refundable $200.00 cash deposit is the Clerk of Circuit Court fee, if you are the highest bidder. It is paid in advance, in cash, at the sale. If you do not come in with the balance of the money within 24 hours, or by 11:00 a.m. the day after, you forfeit the $200.00, and you will NOT be able to bid anymore with this county.

Is payment in full required on the day of the tax deed sale?
No, but it is advised. You actually have 24 hours from the time of the sale (until 11:00 a.m. the following day) to get the remaining balance into our office. If the balance is not received by that time, that sale will be null and void. The property is then re-advertised once, and offered for sale at another auction within 30 days.

Does the county offer a financing program or could send me the details?
The county does not offer a financing program

What type of document is issued at the sale?
Once the full amount is received, we then issue a Tax Deed.

Are there any other expenses in addition to the cost of the tax deed?
Recording Fees & Documentary Stamps are also required.

Will the tax deed give the owner a free and clear title?
The County does not guarantee the title in any way free and clear. You may need to contact your legal advisor to evaluate title quality.

Once the property is aquired through a tax sale, is there a redemption period before you can take possession? If so, what is the redemption and interest paid?
There is no redemption period after the sale. The sale is final when the new Tax Deed is signed.

Am I entitled to immediate possession of the property after the tax deed has been issued to me?
According to the Florida Statue, the highest bidder shall be entitled to immediate possession of the property as soon as the Tax Deed has been recorded in the public records.

What happens to the properties that do not sale at the auction? Can they be purchased directly from the county? If so, please give information for the procedure.
Properties that have not been redeemed or received no bids at the sale are returned to the applicant, who is the holder of the tax certificate. If the applicant does not want the property, it is placed on the List of Lands. We maintain that list and sell those properties from our office. The purchase price after 90 days on the list is the minimum bid, plus accrued taxes. The County has the right to purchase the land for the first 90 days. After the 90 days, it is first come first serve.