Department Functions & Services

The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court Finance Department handles all St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners receipts and disbursement of monies, including State, Federal, and other grants. They also serve as the accountant and internal auditor for the Board of County Commissioners. The Payroll Department administers payroll services to approximately 986 Board of County Commissioner deputies.

In addition, the Finance Department handles St. Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court receipts and disbursements. Human Resources and the Payroll Department administer personnel services to approximately 219 Clerk of Court deputies. The Finance Department consists of 29 full time and 2 part-time deputies.

The Finance Department prepares the financial statements for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), performs all investment functions for the BOCC operating funds, and accounts for fixed assets and long term debt. They also employ personnel to record all BOCC Board meetings and special meetings, including Budget Sessions and Value_Adjustment_Board_(VAB)_Hearings. Finance personnel accept Value Adjustment Petition Fees, Declaration of Domiciles, and Retirees/LOA insurance premiums.

Fees For Services: VAB Petitions: $15.00 Attesting fee: $  7.00 Declaration of Domicile: $15.75 CD of Meetings: $10.00	Certified copies: $1.50 per page Photo copies: $0.50 per page NSF Fees: $25 or 5% of check