Plant City Marriage Records Lookup
Marriage records in Plant City are handled by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Plant City is an incorporated city in eastern Hillsborough County, but marriage license services are a county-level function and go through the clerk office in Tampa.
Plant City Marriage Records Quick Facts
Marriage License Office for Plant City
Plant City is part of Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court issues marriage licenses at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. Plant City is on the east side of the county, so the drive to the courthouse takes about 30 minutes west via I-4.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is (813) 276-8100. Both people applying must appear together. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, military ID, or state card. Social Security numbers are needed for the application.
Anyone with a prior marriage must bring proof it ended. A final divorce decree or death certificate works. The clerk asks for the exact date.
License Fee Breakdown
A marriage license in Hillsborough County is $86. Couples with a completed premarital course pay only $61. The course must be state-approved and finished within one year before the application. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course also removes the three-day waiting period.
A clerk ceremony costs $30. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not. Duplicate licenses run $30 each.
Certified copies of marriage records are $5 for the first copy and $4 for additional ones. A per-year search fee may apply if you do not know the marriage year.
Searching Plant City Marriage Records
Go to the Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page for information on how to search. The clerk has a database of recorded marriages you can search by name at no charge. You pay only when ordering certified copies.
For statewide records, the Florida Department of Health has marriage certificates from 1927 to the present. A search and one certified copy costs $5. Extra copies are $4 each. VitalChek is available for online orders at $15 plus processing fees. Going through the county is typically faster for Plant City marriages.
Records from before 1927 only exist at the county level. The state did not track marriages until June 6, 1927. For very old records, contact the Hillsborough County Clerk.
How to Get a License in Plant City
Follow these steps:
- Use the Hillsborough County Clerk website to complete the pre-application
- Gather photo IDs and Social Security numbers for both parties
- Drive to the Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa together
- Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course documentation)
- Wait three days if you are a Florida resident and did not take the course
- The license stays valid for 60 days anywhere in Florida
The waiting period does not apply to non-Florida residents. Taking a premarital course waives it for everyone. Courses take about four hours and are offered by state-approved providers. They cover communication, finances, and conflict resolution skills.
Under Florida law, ordained clergy, judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public are authorized to perform ceremonies. The officiant must sign the license and return it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics, which takes about 60 days to process.
Certified Copies for Plant City Residents
In person at the Tampa courthouse is the fastest option. The drive from Plant City takes about 30 minutes on I-4. By mail, 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 questions.
Marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Any person can request a copy. The clerk redacts Social Security numbers and other sensitive details before releasing records. Some people may qualify for additional confidentiality under state law.
If you just got married, the county clerk is your best source. The state system runs about two months behind new marriages.
Other Cities in Hillsborough County
Every city in Hillsborough County uses the same clerk office for marriage records. Select another city for local details.