Carrollwood Marriage Records Search

Marriage records for Carrollwood are maintained by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court in Tampa. Carrollwood is an unincorporated community in northwest Hillsborough County, so the county clerk handles all marriage license and record services.

Getting a Marriage License from Carrollwood

Carrollwood is part of Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court operates out of the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. Carrollwood residents drive about 20 minutes south to reach the courthouse, depending on the route and traffic on Dale Mabry Highway.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is (813) 276-8100. Both people who want the license need to show up together. Each person needs a valid photo ID and a Social Security number. Accepted IDs include a driver license from any state, passport, military ID, or state-issued identification card.

If either person has been married before, they must bring documentation showing that the prior marriage ended. A final divorce decree or death certificate works. The clerk asks for the exact end date.

Marriage License Fees

The license costs $86. A premarital preparation course brings it down to $61. The course must be state-approved and finished within one year of applying for the license. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 sets these requirements. The course also eliminates the three-day waiting period.

Clerk-performed ceremonies are $30. Cash and credit cards are the accepted payment methods. The clerk does not take personal checks. If you need a duplicate license, expect to pay $30 for that too.

Certified copies of marriage records from the county cost $5 for the first copy. Each extra copy is $4. A search fee may apply if you cannot provide the exact year of the marriage.

Searching Marriage Records for Carrollwood

The Hillsborough County Clerk records page is the starting point for searches. The clerk offers an online system where you can search for marriage records by name. The search is free, but you pay for certified copies.

Statewide records are available through the Florida Department of Health. The state holds marriage certificates dating back to 1927. A search and first certified copy is $5, with extra copies at $4 each. VitalChek is another option for online orders at $15 plus a processing fee.

Before 1927, only the county has marriage records. The state did not track marriages until June 6 of that year. Historical records may require a direct visit or call to the Hillsborough County Clerk.

Marriage License Steps for Carrollwood Couples

Follow this checklist:

• Fill out the pre-application on the Hillsborough County Clerk website
• Bring photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Both parties go to the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa together
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course documentation)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without a course certificate
• The license is valid for 60 days and can be used anywhere in the state

People from outside Florida do not have to wait. The waiting period only applies to state residents who skip the premarital course. The course takes about four hours and covers topics like communication skills, finances, and conflict resolution. Several providers operate in the Tampa Bay region.

Under Florida law, a ceremony can be performed by a licensed minister, a judge, a clerk of court or deputy clerk, or a Florida notary public. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony and files it with the clerk within 10 days. The clerk then records the marriage and sends the information along to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. This process usually takes about 60 days from the wedding date.

Getting Copies of Your Marriage Record

Carrollwood residents can pick up certified copies in person at the courthouse in downtown Tampa. That is the quickest method. By mail, send a written request with both names, the approximate marriage date, and a check or money order to the clerk at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. You can also call (813) 276-8100 for help.

Florida law makes marriage records public. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, anyone may inspect or copy these records. Sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers is removed before release. Some individuals may qualify for additional privacy protections.

Newly married? The county clerk in Tampa has your record much sooner than the state does. It can take up to two months for new marriages to appear in the statewide database.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

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