Access Citrus Park Marriage Records

Marriage records in Citrus Park are kept by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Citrus Park is an unincorporated area in northwest Hillsborough County, and the county clerk in Tampa is the sole office for marriage licenses and records.

Marriage License Office for Citrus Park

Citrus Park falls within Hillsborough County. There is no local office here for marriage licenses. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602, handles all applications. Citrus Park is roughly 20 minutes from the courthouse by car.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (813) 276-8100 with any questions. Both applicants must appear in person at the same time. Each person needs a valid photo ID. Accepted forms include a driver license, passport, military ID, or state-issued identification card. A Social Security number is also needed.

Anyone who was previously married must show proof that the earlier marriage ended. The clerk accepts a final divorce decree or death certificate. Have the exact date ready.

Marriage License Costs

Hillsborough County charges $86 for a marriage license. Couples can pay $61 instead if they complete a premarital course. The course must be taken within one year of the application and come from a state-approved provider. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 governs these requirements and also allows the course to waive the three-day waiting period.

The clerk charges $30 for a ceremony. Cash and credit cards work for payment. No personal checks. Replacement licenses cost $30. Certified copies of a recorded marriage are $5 for the first copy, $4 for each extra.

How to Search Citrus Park Marriage Records

Start at the Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page. The clerk has a searchable database of recorded marriages. Looking up a record by name is free. You only pay when ordering a certified copy.

The Florida Department of Health has statewide marriage certificates going back to 1927. The cost is $5 for a search and one certified copy, plus $4 for each additional. VitalChek provides an online ordering option at $15 plus processing. For Citrus Park marriages, the county clerk is often the quicker route.

Pre-1927 records exist only at the county level. Florida did not begin central record-keeping for marriages until June 6, 1927. If you need an older record, contact the Hillsborough County Clerk.

Steps to Get a Marriage License Near Citrus Park

Here is the process:

• Complete the online pre-application at the Hillsborough County Clerk website
• Get your photo IDs and Social Security numbers ready
• Both people drive to the Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa
• Pay $86 at the clerk counter ($61 with a course certificate)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course was completed
• The license is good for 60 days statewide

Non-Florida residents skip the waiting period. The premarital preparation course also removes it for everyone. Courses last about four hours and are offered by approved providers around Tampa Bay. Topics include communication, finances, and handling disagreements.

Who can officiate? Under Florida law, ordained ministers, judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public are authorized. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and sends it back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and forwards the information to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. That whole cycle takes up to 60 days.

Ordering Certified Copies

Citrus Park residents can get certified copies in person at the Tampa courthouse. That is the fastest way. Mail requests should include both party names, approximate date of the marriage, and a check or money order to Hillsborough County Clerk, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. For questions, call (813) 276-8100.

Marriage records in Florida are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Any person can request a copy. Social Security numbers and other sensitive data are redacted. Certain individuals can request confidentiality protections if they meet the legal criteria.

Got married recently? Go straight to the county clerk in Tampa for the fastest copies. The state office runs about two months behind because of the time it takes to process and transmit new records.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

The same Hillsborough County clerk office serves all cities in the county. Pick a city for local details.