Search Apollo Beach Marriage Records

Marriage records for Apollo Beach are managed by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court in Tampa. Apollo Beach is an unincorporated waterfront community in south Hillsborough County, and the county clerk handles all marriage license and record matters.

Where Apollo Beach Residents Apply

Apollo Beach is in Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602, handles marriage licenses. From Apollo Beach, the drive to the courthouse is about 25 to 30 minutes north on I-75.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (813) 276-8100 if you have questions. Both people must show up at the clerk counter together. Each person needs valid photo identification and a Social Security number. A driver license, passport, military ID, or state-issued card works.

If either person was married before, the clerk requires a final divorce decree or death certificate. The exact end date is needed.

License Fees

Hillsborough County charges $86 for a marriage license. Completing a premarital course from an approved provider drops the price to $61. The course has to be done within one year of applying. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 covers the requirements and waives the three-day wait for couples who take it.

A ceremony at the clerk office costs $30. Cash and credit cards only. Personal checks are not accepted. Duplicate licenses are $30.

Certified copies of a marriage record cost $5 for the first copy and $4 for extras. A search fee per year may apply if the marriage year is unknown.

Searching Apollo Beach Marriage Records

The Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page is where to begin. The clerk's online database allows free name searches for recorded marriages. Certified copies are the only part with fees.

Statewide marriage certificates from 1927 forward are kept by the Florida Department of Health. State copies cost $5 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional. VitalChek offers online orders at $15 plus processing. The county is generally faster for Apollo Beach marriages.

Pre-1927 records exist only at the county level. Florida began statewide marriage tracking on June 6, 1927. For older records, call the Hillsborough County Clerk.

Getting a Marriage License

Apollo Beach couples should follow these steps:

• Complete the pre-application on the Hillsborough County Clerk website
• Bring photo IDs and Social Security numbers for both parties
• Both people visit the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course documentation)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• The license is valid for 60 days throughout Florida

Non-Florida residents do not have to wait. The premarital course eliminates the waiting period for everyone. The course takes about four hours and covers communication, finances, and conflict resolution. Many state-approved providers serve the greater Tampa Bay region, and you can usually find one with availability within a few weeks.

Under Florida law, ordained clergy, judges, court clerks and deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can perform ceremonies. The officiant signs the license after the wedding and files it with the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and then forwards the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. This takes roughly 60 days.

Requesting Certified Copies

Apollo Beach residents can pick up certified copies in person at the Tampa courthouse. The trip takes about half an hour. Mail is another option. Send both party names, approximate date, and a check or money order to the Hillsborough County Clerk at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. Call (813) 276-8100 for guidance.

Florida law makes marriage records public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can ask for copies. The clerk removes personal data like Social Security numbers before handing them over. Some people may qualify for confidentiality protections.

Need a copy of a recent marriage? Go to the county first. The state office takes about two months to process new records.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

All cities in Hillsborough County share the same clerk office for marriage records. Pick another city for details.