City of Port St. Lucie

Lien Services

Service Fees Notice

Starting 02/12/2024, A 2.35% service fee will be applied to the payment amount for all electronic transactions conducted in person, online or through the City's automated phone service. The CIty of Port St. Lucie does not receive any portion of the service fee. Read More

Submit a Request

Allows the user to submit a request to the city where a lien search specialist will research all liens, open permits, active cases, and utility usage on behalf of the applicant. This request provides the most detail. This service requires a $80 non-refundable payment per search (Standard Request / 3-5 business days turnaround). A “Rush Service” can also be requested for a $160 non-refundable fee (Results completed and returned between 1-2 business days).

Search City Database

Allows the user to search city databases on their own. All City lien’s (except utilities) can be searched HERE while open permits can be searched HERE. Utility CCA and usage information can be given verbally by calling lien services at 772-344-4179. There is no fee for this service.

*NOTE: Under Florida law, information regarding properties owned by certain individuals is subject to strict confidentiality. No information is available for these properties. The $80 fee for a lien search is not refundable. Please satisfy yourself that the lien search you wish to request does not relate to a protected property.

**NOTE: A lien search for a confidential property can be requested and completed once a consent form is completed and notarized by the owner of the property. Please contact Lien Services for this form. A “RUSH SERVICE” request can NOT be requested for a confidential property. Please do NOT pay the $160 non-refundable fee before confirming a confidential.

Our records may not have all liens on the property, please check the St Lucie Clerks Office for all recorded liens - Our records may not reflect all liens or assessments on a particular property. A lien search will not show cross attaching liens that encumber a property by virtue of Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. Please check the Public Records of St. Lucie County for all recorded liens - Click here

If you have any questions please contact lien services at lienservices@cityofpsl.com or 772-344-4179

To proceed to new Lien Services application and request a search, please register for an account or log in below

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