How to Search Hillsborough County Records (Start Here)
Hillsborough County (Tampa) uses "HOVER" for its court case search system and provides free official records search through the Clerk's site.
- hover.hillsclerk.com — the Clerk's HOVER system. Search by citation number, party/business name, date range, court type, or case type.
- Official records (deeds, mortgages, liens): publicaccess.hillsclerk.com — search recorded documents by party name and document type.
- Hillsborough County Property Appraiser at hcpafl.org — includes a free fraud-monitoring service for real estate documents.
- FDLE statewide search is free. Local criminal cases on HOVER.
Hillsborough is in the 13th Judicial Circuit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Florida Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Statewide Florida sex offender registry.
offender.fdle.state.fl.us
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Permits and Inspections
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Hillsborough County Permits and Inspections. Provided by the Hillsborough County Building Services Division.
Property | Tax Sales
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Official Free
Hillsborough County Tax Collector list of tax certificate properties to be auctioned.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Florida Vital Statistics
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
Florida birth and death certificates.
floridahealth.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Campaign Finance
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Official Free
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections campaign finance reports.
Hillsborough County Information
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Official Free
Visit the Hillsborough County, FL page for government information, including contacts, agencies, departments, business and resident services, calendars and events, codes & ordinances, and more.
🌐 hcfl.gov
Voters
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Official Free
Hillsborough County Elections Department voting status check.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Permits and Inspections
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Hillsborough County Permits and Inspections. Provided by the Hillsborough County Building Services Division.
Property | Tax Sales
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Hillsborough County Tax Collector list of tax certificate properties to be auctioned.
Business, Voter & Other
Campaign Finance
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections campaign finance reports.
Hillsborough County Information
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Visit the Hillsborough County, FL page for government information, including contacts, agencies, departments, business and resident services, calendars and events, codes & ordinances, and more.
🌐 hcfl.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hillsborough County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Hillsborough County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Hillsborough County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the Property Appraiser. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Hillsborough County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Hillsborough County are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Birth and death certificates are available from Clerk of Court (marriage) / DOH (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Hillsborough County records available online? ▼
Yes — Hillsborough County has good online coverage. This page lists 9 searchable databases covering court records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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