Lutz Marriage Records

Marriage records in Lutz are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Lutz is an unincorporated area that straddles northern Hillsborough and southern Pasco counties, but the Hillsborough County portion uses the clerk in Tampa for all marriage services.

Marriage License Office for Lutz

Lutz is part of Hillsborough County (portions also extend into Pasco County). The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602, is the office for Hillsborough County marriage licenses. Lutz residents on the Hillsborough side face about a 25-minute drive south via Dale Mabry Highway or I-275.

Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is (813) 276-8100. Both people need to appear together. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state-issued cards are accepted.

If either party had a prior marriage, the clerk needs proof it ended. A final divorce decree or death certificate with the exact date is required.

What a License Costs

The fee is $86 for a marriage license in Hillsborough County. Couples who take a premarital preparation course pay $61 instead. The course needs to be state-approved and done within 12 months before the application. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 sets these rules. The course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

Clerk ceremonies are $30. Cash and credit cards accepted. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses are $30 each.

Certified copies of a recorded marriage are $5 for the first and $4 for each additional. If the marriage year is unknown, a small per-year search fee applies.

How to Search Lutz Marriage Records

Visit the Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page. The clerk has an online database of recorded marriages. You can search by name for free. Fees only apply when ordering certified copies.

The Florida Department of Health holds statewide marriage certificates from 1927. A search and first certified copy is $5, with $4 for extras. VitalChek is an online alternative at $15 plus processing. For Lutz marriages in Hillsborough County, the county clerk is typically the faster route.

Records predating 1927 are available only at the county. Florida did not begin statewide marriage data collection until June 6, 1927. Contact the Hillsborough County Clerk for historical requests.

Steps to Apply for a License

Lutz residents should do the following:

• Use the Hillsborough County Clerk website to submit the pre-application
• Gather valid photo IDs and Social Security numbers for both people
• Head to the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa together
• Pay $86 at the clerk counter ($61 with a premarital course)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• The license is good for 60 days across all of Florida

Out-of-state applicants skip the waiting period. The premarital course removes it for Florida residents too. These courses last about four hours and cover communication, financial planning, and dealing with conflict. Approved providers are available in the Tampa Bay area.

Florida law lets ordained ministers, judges, court clerks, deputy clerks, and notaries public perform ceremonies. The officiant signs the license and files it with the clerk within 10 days of the ceremony. After recording, the clerk sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. The process from ceremony to state registration runs about 60 days.

Ordering Certified Copies from Lutz

Lutz residents can get copies in person at the Tampa courthouse. The drive is about 25 minutes. Mail is also an option. Send both party names, the approximate date, and a check or money order to the Hillsborough County Clerk, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. Call (813) 276-8100 for assistance.

Marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request copies. Social Security numbers and other sensitive details are redacted. Some individuals may qualify for confidentiality protections under state law.

Need proof of a new marriage? The county has it first. State records lag behind by about two months after the ceremony.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

Every Hillsborough County city uses the same clerk office for marriage records. Choose a city below.