Find Marriage Records in Temple Terrace

Marriage records for Temple Terrace are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Temple Terrace is an incorporated city in northeast Hillsborough County, but the county clerk in Tampa still handles all marriage license and record services.

Where Temple Terrace Residents Get a License

Temple Terrace is in Hillsborough County. Even though Temple Terrace is its own city, marriage licenses are a county function in Florida. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602, is where to go. Temple Terrace is roughly 15 minutes from the courthouse via I-275 or Fowler Avenue.

Clerk hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (813) 276-8100 for questions. Both applicants have to be present at the same time. Valid photo ID is required for each person. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state-issued cards are accepted. Social Security numbers are needed on the application.

If either party was previously married, they need to bring documentation. A final divorce decree or death certificate with the exact end date is what the clerk requires.

What It Costs

The marriage license fee is $86. A premarital course drops it to $61. The course must come from an approved provider and be completed within one year of applying. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 spells out the requirements and also waives the three-day waiting period for couples who complete it.

Clerk ceremonies are $30. The office takes cash and credit cards. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses are $30.

Certified copies of recorded marriage documents cost $5 for the first copy. Additional copies are $4 each. There may be a search fee per year if the date is not known.

Search Temple Terrace Marriage Records

Visit the Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page to search and order copies. The clerk offers an online system for looking up marriage records by name. Searching costs nothing. You only pay when you order a certified copy.

The Florida Department of Health stores statewide marriage certificates from 1927 forward. A certified copy from the state costs $5 for the first, $4 for additional copies. VitalChek offers another online option at $15 plus processing. The county is usually faster for Temple Terrace marriages.

Before 1927, records only exist at the county level. The state started collecting marriage data on June 6, 1927. Contact the Hillsborough County Clerk for anything older.

License Application Process

Here are the steps:

• Complete the online pre-application on the Hillsborough County Clerk website
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers for both people
• Visit the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa together
• Pay $86 at the clerk counter ($61 with a premarital course)
• Florida residents without the course must wait three days
• License is valid 60 days and works throughout Florida

Non-residents skip the waiting period entirely. Florida residents can avoid it by finishing a premarital course beforehand. These courses run about four hours. They cover communication, money, and dealing with conflict. Multiple state-approved providers are available near Tampa.

Under Florida law, ordained clergy, judges, court clerks and deputies, and Florida notaries public can perform the ceremony. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and files it with the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and then sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. The recording cycle takes about 60 days.

How to Get Certified Copies

Temple Terrace residents can go to the courthouse in downtown Tampa for the fastest certified copies. The trip takes about 15 minutes. Mail requests should include both party names, the approximate date, and a check or money order. Send to the Hillsborough County Clerk at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. For phone help, call (813) 276-8100.

Marriage records are public documents in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request copies. The clerk takes out personal data like Social Security numbers before releasing records. Confidentiality protections are available in limited circumstances under state law.

Recently married? Go to the county clerk first. State records run about two months behind because of the recording and transmission process.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

The same Hillsborough County clerk handles marriage records for all county cities. View another city for details.