Find Marriage Records in Riverview

Marriage records for Riverview are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court in Tampa. Riverview is an unincorporated area in southern Hillsborough County, so all license and record services go through the county clerk.

Marriage License Office Serving Riverview

Riverview falls under Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602, is where Riverview couples go for marriage licenses. The courthouse is about a 25-minute drive north from Riverview on US-301 or I-75.

Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is (813) 276-8100. Both parties need to be there at the same time. Bring photo ID such as a driver license, passport, or state ID. Have your Social Security number handy too.

Previously married? The clerk requires proof of how your last marriage ended. Bring the final divorce decree or a death certificate with the exact date included.

Riverview Marriage License Costs

A marriage license in Hillsborough County costs $86. There is a discount. Couples who take an approved premarital course pay only $61. The course needs to be done within one year before applying. It also removes the three-day waiting period under Florida Statutes Chapter 741.

A ceremony performed by the clerk costs $30 extra. Payment can be made with cash or credit cards at the courthouse. The clerk does not accept personal checks for any marriage license transactions.

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

Searching Riverview Marriage Records Online

Visit the Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page to find out how to search and order copies. The clerk's system lets you look up marriage records by name. Basic searches are free. Only certified copies have a fee.

The Florida Department of Health also has statewide marriage records from 1927 to the present. State copies cost $5 for the first, $4 for extras. VitalChek offers online orders at $15 plus processing.

For older records (before 1927), only the county has them. The state did not begin collecting marriage data until June 6, 1927. Contact the Hillsborough County Clerk for help with historical records.

How to Get Married in Riverview

The process for Riverview couples goes like this:

• Use the Hillsborough County Clerk website to fill out the pre-application online
• Collect photo ID and Social Security numbers for both people
• Go together to the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa
• Pay $86 at the counter (or $61 with a premarital course)
• Florida residents wait three days unless a course was taken
• The license stays valid for 60 days anywhere in the state

Out-of-state residents are exempt from the waiting period. The premarital course waiver applies to everyone regardless of where they live. Courses run about four hours and cover topics like communication and money management.

Ceremonies in Florida can be performed by ordained ministers, judges, court clerks and their deputies, or Florida notaries public. The officiant must sign the completed license and file it with the clerk within 10 days of the ceremony. Recording takes some time after that. The clerk sends the final data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, and the whole process can take up to 60 days.

Certified Copies for Riverview Residents

You can get certified copies of a Riverview marriage record in person at the Tampa courthouse, by mail, or by contacting the clerk at (813) 276-8100 for instructions. In-person requests are processed the fastest. Mail requests should include both names, the approximate marriage date, and a check or money order sent to the clerk at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602.

Marriage records in Florida are public documents under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. This means anyone can request them. The clerk redacts sensitive personal info like Social Security numbers before releasing copies. Confidentiality protections are available in limited cases under state law.

Just got married and need quick proof? Head to the Hillsborough County Clerk in Tampa. The county has your record well before the state does.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

All Hillsborough County cities share the same clerk for marriage records. Click a city below for specific details.