If a property has a lien placed, it may be difficult to sell, refinance, or borrow against it.

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.09 (3), liens are recorded in the public records and therefore shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists, and any other real or personal property owned by the violator.

No Code Enforcement lien shall continue for a period longer than 20 years.

Lien search results will report outstanding Code Enforcement issues, such as:

 • Code violations

• Code Enforcement liens

• Citations

*Lien search results will not report issues beyond the Code Enforcement Department’s jurisdiction, such as open permits and utility bills, and payoff information is not included in lien search results. *

Payoff results will report outstanding fees and fines on specific Code Enforcement issues. 

It is strongly recommended that you check the Public Records of St. Lucie County for more information, regardless of the lien search results. This and other offices may have items pending against this property. To perform a public record search online, visit the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts Website.

Apply Online

Request a lien search online via the EnerGov Customer Self Service Site Link.

Note: One request per location, must be paid before processing. The cost for this service is $20 per property address request.

1. Register to Create an Account. Guide Link.

2. Click the Apply button on the black toolbar on the top  after successful login. Type "Code Lien Search Request" and Click the blue Apply button.

3. Follow the application steps starting with the Location. Type Address/Parcel and click Add.

4. Next add an email in the Description field that the results should be sent to and click Next.

5. There is no attachment needed. Click Next at this step.

6. Review and submit.

7. Pay the $20 fee. Guide Link.

*** Requests are processed within 3-10 business days of payment.

Questions, please contact Code Enforcement at 772-462-1571.