East Lake-Orient Park Marriage Records

Marriage records for East Lake-Orient Park go through the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court in Tampa. This census-designated place in eastern Hillsborough County depends on the county courthouse for marriage license services and record storage.

Marriage License Location

East Lake-Orient Park is part of Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court handles all marriage license applications from the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. East Lake-Orient Park is about 15 minutes from the courthouse, making it a short trip for residents.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone is (813) 276-8100. Both people must appear together. Each needs a valid photo ID and a Social Security number. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state identification cards are accepted.

Was either person married before? The clerk needs to see a final divorce decree or death certificate with the exact date the prior marriage ended.

License Fees and Costs

Hillsborough County charges $86 for a marriage license. Couples who take a premarital preparation course pay $61. The course must be from an approved provider and done within one year before applying. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 sets these rules. The course also waives the three-day waiting period that applies to Florida residents.

A ceremony performed by the clerk is $30 extra. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the counter. The clerk does not take personal checks. Duplicate licenses cost $30.

Certified copies of marriage records are $5 for the first copy and $4 for each one after. A small search fee may apply when the marriage year is not known.

Online Search for Marriage Records

The Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page shows how to search and order copies. The clerk has an online search tool that lets you find marriage records by name. Searching is free. Certified copies are the only part that costs money.

Statewide marriage certificates from 1927 are available through the Florida Department of Health. Cost is $5 for one search and certified copy, $4 for extras. VitalChek offers online ordering at $15 plus a processing fee. Going through the county is usually faster for local marriages.

Pre-1927 records are held only by the county. Florida started central marriage tracking on June 6, 1927. For older records, get in touch with the Hillsborough County Clerk.

How to Apply for a License

East Lake-Orient Park residents should take these steps:

• Fill out the pre-application online at the Hillsborough County Clerk website
• Both parties gather photo IDs and Social Security numbers
• Go to the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa together
• Pay $86 ($61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• The license works for 60 days anywhere in Florida

People who live outside Florida do not wait. Taking the premarital course waives the period for everyone. The course lasts about four hours. It covers communication, money management, and conflict skills. Several providers operate in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Florida law allows ordained ministers, judges, court clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public to perform wedding ceremonies. The officiant must sign the license and return it to the clerk within 10 days after the ceremony. The clerk records the marriage and sends the information to the state. That process takes roughly 60 days.

Getting Certified Marriage Record Copies

East Lake-Orient Park is close to downtown Tampa, so going to the courthouse in person is quick and easy. That is the fastest route to certified copies. By mail, send a request with both names, the marriage date, and a check or money order to the Hillsborough County Clerk at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. Call (813) 276-8100 if you need help.

Marriage records are public in Florida. Florida Statutes Chapter 119 grants everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. Sensitive details like Social Security numbers are removed. Some individuals may qualify for confidentiality protections under state law.

Just got married? The county clerk has your record well before the state does. It takes about two months for new marriages to reach the statewide system.

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