Town 'n' Country Marriage Records Lookup

Marriage records in Town 'n' Country are handled by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. This census-designated place sits in western Hillsborough County, and all marriage license services go through the main clerk office in Tampa.

Where to Apply for a Marriage License

Town 'n' Country is in Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court issues marriage licenses from the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse at 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. From Town 'n' Country, the courthouse is about 15 minutes east on the Veterans Expressway and I-275.

The clerk office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call ahead at (813) 276-8100. Both people applying for the license must appear at the counter together. Bring a valid photo ID. A driver license from any state works, along with passports, military IDs, or state-issued cards.

Your Social Security number is needed for the application. If you were married before, bring the final divorce judgment or death certificate. The clerk will ask for the exact date your prior marriage ended.

Fees for a Marriage License

The standard fee is $86. Couples who finish a premarital course pay $61 instead. The course has to be from an approved provider and completed within one year of the application date. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, taking the course also removes the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

Clerk ceremonies cost $30. The office accepts cash and credit cards but not personal checks. A replacement license runs $30. Certified copies of marriage records are $5 for the first copy and $4 for each additional one.

Search Marriage Records for Town 'n' Country

Check the Hillsborough County Clerk marriage records page for search options. The clerk maintains a database of recorded marriages that you can search by name. Looking up records is free. Certified copies carry the standard fee.

The Florida Department of Health stores statewide marriage certificates from 1927 onward. A certified copy from the state costs $5 for the first, plus $4 for extras. You can also use VitalChek for online orders at $15 plus a processing fee. Most Town 'n' Country residents find it simpler to go through the county first.

Records from before June 1927 are only available at the county level. The state did not start tracking marriages until that date. For very old records, reach out to the Hillsborough County Clerk or check county archives.

Marriage License Process

Here are the steps for Town 'n' Country residents:

• Fill out the online pre-application on the clerk website to save time
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers for both people
• Visit the Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa together
• Pay $86 at the clerk window (or $61 with a course certificate)
• Wait three days if you live in Florida and did not take the course
• Use the license within 60 days, valid anywhere in Florida

The three-day waiting period does not apply to people who live outside Florida. The premarital course waives it for everyone. These courses cover things like conflict resolution and financial planning. They run about four hours and are offered by many providers around the Tampa Bay area.

Florida Statute 741.07 spells out who can perform a marriage ceremony. That list includes ordained clergy, judges, court clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and forwards the data to the state. The full process can take around 60 days.

How to Get Certified Copies

Town 'n' Country residents can get certified marriage record copies in person at the Tampa courthouse, by mail, or by calling the clerk at (813) 276-8100 for instructions. In person is fastest. For mail, send a request with both party names, the marriage date (or approximate date), and payment to the Hillsborough County Clerk, 800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602.

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can view or request copies. The clerk removes Social Security numbers and other sensitive details before giving out copies. Some people may qualify for confidentiality protections under the law.

If you recently got married, the county is your best first stop for copies. The state system lags by about two months since it takes time for the clerk to process and send the data to Tallahassee.

Other Cities in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County cities all use the same clerk for marriage records. See another city page below.