{"id":15,"date":"2026-09-17T11:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridaofficialrecords.org\/trafficcourtrecords\/tampa\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:59:41","slug":"tampa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floridaofficialrecords.org\/trafficcourtrecords\/tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa City Traffic Court Records \u2013 Florida Citation Lookup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>Tampa City Traffic Court Records hold every detail about traffic citations issued inside the city limits of Tampa, Florida. These records are kept by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts because Tampa sits within Hillsborough County.<\/p>\n<p>Any driver who gets a speeding ticket, a red light violation, or any other traffic citation in Tampa will have a case filed in this system. You can look up these records online using your name, citation number, or case number. You can also visit the clerk office in downtown Tampa to get paper copies or ask questions in person. This page explains exactly where these records live, how to pull them up, what they contain, and what to do with the case once you have it.<\/p>\n<h2 id='what-tampa-city-traffic-court-records-contain'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" >What Tampa City Traffic Court Records Contain<\/h2>\n<p>Each Tampa traffic court record holds the full history of one citation from start to finish. The record begins the moment a law officer writes the ticket and ends when the case closes. Most drivers never see the inside of a record until they need to check a status, pay a fine, or fix a mistake. Knowing what sits inside the record helps you read the online search results with less confusion.<\/p>\n<h3 id='basic-case-details-found-in-every-record'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" >Basic Case Details Found in Every Record<\/h3>\n<p>Every Tampa traffic record carries the same core set of facts. These facts tell you what happened, who was involved, and where the case sits in the legal process. Officers, clerks, and judges all rely on these fields to keep the case moving forward.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Citation or case number<\/li>\n<li>Full name of the driver<\/li>\n<li>Date the citation was issued<\/li>\n<li>Location and time of the stop<\/li>\n<li>Type of violation with the Florida statute number<\/li>\n<li>Court hearing date, if one is set<\/li>\n<li>Fine amount, court costs, and surcharges<\/li>\n<li>Final outcome (paid, dismissed, adjudicated, or pending)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id='common-traffic-violations-in-tampa'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" >Common Traffic Violations in Tampa<\/h3>\n<p>Tampa drivers see a wide range of citations on local roads. Some violations are civil infractions that only carry a fine. Others are criminal traffic offenses that can lead to arrest or jail time. The type of violation shapes how the case moves through court and what shows up on your record.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Violation Type<\/th>\n<th>Example<\/th>\n<th>Case Category<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Speeding<\/td>\n<td>Driving above posted limit<\/td>\n<td>Civil infraction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Running a red light<\/td>\n<td>Camera or officer issued<\/td>\n<td>Civil infraction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reckless driving<\/td>\n<td>Willful or wanton disregard<\/td>\n<td>Criminal traffic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DUI<\/td>\n<td>Driving under the influence<\/td>\n<td>Criminal traffic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No insurance<\/td>\n<td>Lack of valid coverage<\/td>\n<td>Civil infraction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Faulty equipment<\/td>\n<td>Broken taillight or tire<\/td>\n<td>Civil infraction, fixable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id='where-tampa-traffic-court-records-are-filed'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" >Where Tampa Traffic Court Records Are Filed<\/h2>\n<p>All Tampa traffic citations are filed with one main office. The city of Tampa does not run its own court for traffic cases. That work falls to the county clerk, who serves as the official record keeper for every traffic case filed in the county.<\/p>\n<h3 id='hillsborough-county-clerk-of-courts'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" >Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts<\/h3>\n<p>The Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts is the official home for all Tampa traffic court records. The clerk office sits at 800 East Twiggs Street in Tampa, right next to the county courthouse. This office accepts new citations, sets court dates, collects payments, and issues certified copies of records. Florida law requires every traffic citation in Hillsborough County to pass through this office. The clerk tracks the case from the day it is written until the day it closes.<\/p>\n<h3 id='role-of-the-city-of-tampa'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" >Role of the City of Tampa<\/h3>\n<p>The City of Tampa writes the tickets through Tampa police officers and code enforcement. Once the officer finishes the citation, control of the case moves to the county clerk. Tampa city government links to the clerk search tools on its own website so residents can find their records without calling city hall. Tampa does not hold separate traffic files outside the county system.<\/p>\n<h2 id='how-to-search-tampa-traffic-court-records-online'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" >How to Search Tampa Traffic Court Records Online<\/h2>\n<p>You can search Tampa traffic court records from any computer or phone with internet access. Three main systems cover Tampa cases: the Hillsborough Clerk portal, the statewide PayFLClerk site, and the MyFLCourtAccess portal. Each tool pulls data from the same county filings but offers slightly different search options.<\/p>\n<h3 id='hillsborough-clerk-online-portal'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" >Hillsborough Clerk Online Portal<\/h3>\n<p>The Hillsborough Clerk runs a public search tool at hillsclerk.com\/traffic. This site lets you look up Tampa traffic records by citation number or by name. The search is free and does not require an account for basic lookups. You can view case details, see pending balances, and pay fines from the same page.<\/p>\n<h3 id='payflclerk-statewide-system'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" >PayFLClerk Statewide System<\/h3>\n<p>PayFLClerk.com is the statewide payment and search hub for all 67 Florida counties. Tampa traffic records appear here under Hillsborough County. You can enter your citation number, pay the fine with a credit card, and print a receipt. The site works well for drivers who lost their paperwork and only remember their citation number.<\/p>\n<h3 id='myflcourtaccess-portal'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" >MyFLCourtAccess Portal<\/h3>\n<p>MyFLCourtAccess.com gives you a wider search across all Florida counties. This tool helps when you cannot remember which county handled the ticket. Tampa cases show up under Hillsborough County. The portal also shows criminal traffic cases that may not appear in the basic traffic search.<\/p>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-court-records-search-by-name'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" >Tampa Traffic Court Records Search by Name<\/h2>\n<p>Many drivers do not have their citation number when they start looking. A name search solves this problem. The Hillsborough Clerk system lets you enter a first and last name to pull up Tampa traffic cases linked to that person. This method works best when the name is fairly unique or when you narrow the search by date.<\/p>\n<h3 id='steps-for-a-name-based-search'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" >Steps for a Name-Based Search<\/h3>\n<p>Running a name search takes only a few minutes. The clerk site filters out sealed records and cases that have been expunged, so you only see what the public can legally view. Use the exact name printed on the citation to get the cleanest results.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to hillsclerk.com\/traffic<\/li>\n<li>Pick the name search option<\/li>\n<li>Enter the last name, then the first name<\/li>\n<li>Add a date range if you know the year<\/li>\n<li>Review the list of matching cases<\/li>\n<li>Click a case to view full details and balance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-court-records-by-case-number'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" >Tampa Traffic Court Records by Case Number<\/h2>\n<p>A case number search gives the fastest and most exact result. Every Tampa traffic citation receives a unique case number once it reaches the clerk. This number stays with the case for the entire life of the record. Officers, clerks, and judges all use the same number, so a case number search rarely returns a wrong match.<\/p>\n<h3 id='where-to-find-your-case-number'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" >Where to Find Your Case Number<\/h3>\n<p>The case number prints on the bottom of every citation. It also shows up on any mailed notice from the clerk, any court summons, and any receipt from a prior payment. If you lost the paper citation, check your email for a copy the officer may have sent. Your traffic attorney, if you hired one, also has the number on file.<\/p>\n<h3 id='why-case-numbers-speed-up-results'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" >Why Case Numbers Speed Up Results<\/h3>\n<p>Case numbers cut out the guesswork that comes with a name search. Two drivers can share the same name, but no two cases share the same case number. When you use a case number, the system pulls up one specific record in seconds. This matters most when you pay a fine, request a hearing, or need a certified copy of the disposition.<\/p>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-case-status-and-disposition-lookup'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" >Tampa Traffic Case Status and Disposition Lookup<\/h2>\n<p>A case status tells you what is happening right now with your Tampa traffic citation. A disposition tells you what happened at the end of the case. Both pieces of data sit in the same online record but carry different meaning.<\/p>\n<h3 id='checking-active-case-status'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" >Checking Active Case Status<\/h3>\n<p>An active case has not closed yet. The online system shows the status as pending, awaiting hearing, or awaiting payment. The status also tells you whether the court has set a hearing date and whether you need to take action before a deadline. Checking the status often keeps you from missing a court date or a fine increase.<\/p>\n<h3 id='finding-final-dispositions-and-outcomes'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" >Finding Final Dispositions and Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p>Once a case closes, the system updates the record with a final disposition. The outcome can be paid, dismissed, adjudicated withheld, or convicted. Insurance companies, employers, and other courts often ask for the disposition to confirm how the case ended. You can pull this up free online or pay a small fee for a certified copy.<\/p>\n<h2 id='florida-uniform-traffic-citation-lookup'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" >Florida Uniform Traffic Citation Lookup<\/h2>\n<p>Every traffic ticket in Florida uses a standard form called a Uniform Traffic Citation, or UTC. The UTC keeps the citation number and case number on the same page so clerks, officers, and drivers all use one consistent format. Tampa tickets follow the same UTC format used across the state.<\/p>\n<h3 id='citation-number-format'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" >Citation Number Format<\/h3>\n<p>A Florida citation number starts with a letter that shows the type of case, followed by numbers and a county code. For Tampa, the county code shows Hillsborough. The exact format can change as the clerk upgrades the system, but the citation number stays unique to each case. You can use this number in any Florida clerk search tool to pull up the record.<\/p>\n<h3 id='where-the-citation-number-appears'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" >Where the Citation Number Appears<\/h3>\n<p>The citation number prints in the top right corner of the ticket. It also appears on any mailed notice from the clerk. Officers sometimes write the number on the carbon copy the driver keeps. If you cannot find the number on the ticket, the clerk can look it up using your name and the date you received the citation.<\/p>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-court-hearing-date-lookup'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" >Tampa Traffic Court Hearing Date Lookup<\/h2>\n<p>If you plead not guilty or fail to pay on time, the clerk sets a court hearing. The hearing date prints on your mailed summons and shows up in the online case record. Checking the hearing date online is faster than waiting for the mail and helps you avoid a missed court appearance.<\/p>\n<h3 id='finding-your-scheduled-date'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" >Finding Your Scheduled Date<\/h3>\n<p>Go to the Hillsborough Clerk search portal and look up your case. The hearing date sits in the case details section along with the time, courtroom, and judge. If the court moves the date, the online record updates before the new notice goes out in the mail. Always check the online record a few days before any scheduled hearing to confirm the date has not changed.<\/p>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-ticket-fees-and-fines'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" >Tampa Traffic Ticket Fees and Fines<\/h2>\n<p>Fines for Tampa traffic tickets depend on the type of violation. Moving violations cost more than non-moving violations. The base fine comes from Florida law, but court costs and surcharges raise the total. The clerk posts the exact amount on your case record once the citation enters the system.<\/p>\n<h3 id='standard-fine-ranges'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" >Standard Fine Ranges<\/h3>\n<p>Florida law sets base fines for each type of traffic violation. Tampa follows those statewide amounts and adds local court costs. The fine on your record is the final total after all fees are added. Common ranges in Tampa include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speeding 1 to 5 mph over the limit: around $150 to $250 total<\/li>\n<li>Speeding 16 to 20 mph over the limit: around $250 to $350 total<\/li>\n<li>Running a red light: around $260 to $360 total<\/li>\n<li>No insurance: around $150 to $300 total<\/li>\n<li>Faulty equipment: around $100 to $200 total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id='late-fees-and-collection-penalties'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" >Late Fees and Collection Penalties<\/h3>\n<p>Unpaid Tampa traffic fines grow over time. After 30 days past the due date, the clerk adds a late fee. After 90 days, the unpaid balance can be sent to a private collection agency. Florida law allows that agency to add up to 40 percent to your total. A driver who pays a $200 ticket after collection can end up paying $280 or more.<\/p>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-court-payment-options'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" >Tampa Traffic Court Payment Options<\/h2>\n<p>The Hillsborough Clerk offers three main ways to pay a Tampa traffic ticket. Each method works the same way and produces the same legal result. Pick the option that matches your schedule and access to the courthouse.<\/p>\n<h3 id='paying-online'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" >Paying Online<\/h3>\n<p>Online payment is the fastest way to clear a Tampa traffic case. Use hillsclerk.com\/traffic or PayFLClerk.com, enter your citation number, and pay with a credit or debit card. The system charges a small processing fee for card payments. You can print the receipt right after the payment clears.<\/p>\n<h3 id='paying-by-mail'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" >Paying by Mail<\/h3>\n<p>Mail a check or money order to P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601. Write your citation number on the memo line so the clerk applies the payment to the right case. Do not send cash through the mail. Keep a copy of the check or money order for your own records until the case shows paid online.<\/p>\n<h3 id='paying-in-person'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" >Paying in Person<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Hillsborough Clerk office at 800 East Twiggs Street in Tampa. The cashier window takes cash, check, money order, and card payments. In-person payment gives you a stamped receipt on the spot. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id='how-to-resolve-tampa-traffic-citations'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" >How to Resolve Tampa Traffic Citations<\/h2>\n<p>Tampa drivers have three main options once a citation lands on their record. Each option carries a different cost, a different effect on driving history, and a different deadline. Pick the option that fits your situation and your driving record.<\/p>\n<h3 id='paying-the-fine'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" >Paying the Fine<\/h3>\n<p>Paying the fine is the simplest path. The payment counts as a guilty plea. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles adds points to your driving record based on the violation. Points raise insurance rates and can lead to license suspension if they stack up over time.<\/p>\n<h3 id='electing-traffic-school'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" >Electing Traffic School<\/h3>\n<p>Florida lets some drivers elect traffic school to keep points off their record. You pay the fine, attend an approved course, and submit the certificate to the clerk. The court withholds adjudication and no points hit your license. CDL holders and drivers who used traffic school in the past 12 months cannot elect this option.<\/p>\n<h3 id='contesting-the-ticket'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" >Contesting the Ticket<\/h3>\n<p>A driver who wants to fight the ticket must plead not guilty in writing before the deadline. The clerk sets a hearing date. At the hearing, the driver can present evidence and question the officer. If the judge dismisses the case, no fine and no points apply. If the judge rules against the driver, the original fine plus court costs stand.<\/p>\n<h2 id='public-access-to-tampa-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" >Public Access to Tampa Traffic Court Records<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law treats most government records as public. Tampa traffic court records fall under this rule. Any person can look up a Tampa traffic case without showing a reason. The clerk redacts personal data like Social Security numbers before posting records online.<\/p>\n<h3 id='who-can-access-these-records'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" >Who Can Access These Records<\/h3>\n<p>Anyone with a name, citation number, or case number can run a search. Employers, insurance agents, landlords, and other drivers all have the same right to view public Tampa traffic records. The law treats traffic records the same way it treats other county court filings.<\/p>\n<h3 id='sealed-and-expunged-records'  id=\"boomdevs_37\" >Sealed and Expunged Records<\/h3>\n<p>Some Tampa traffic records get sealed or expunged by court order. Once sealed, the record drops out of every public search. Only the named driver and a few government agencies can still see the file. Expunged records go a step further and get destroyed after a set period.<\/p>\n<h2 id='tampa-traffic-court-records-compared-to-other-florida-counties'  id=\"boomdevs_38\" >Tampa Traffic Court Records Compared to Other Florida Counties<\/h2>\n<p>Tampa traffic court records work much like records in other large Florida counties. Each county runs its own clerk portal, but the search tools look the same and the citation format matches. Knowing how other counties handle traffic records helps you search the right place if you move or get a ticket outside Tampa.<\/p>\n<h3 id='pinellas-county-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_39\" >Pinellas County Traffic Court Records<\/h3>\n<p>Pinellas County covers St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Pinellas Clerk runs a similar traffic search portal. Tickets issued in Pinellas stay in Pinellas and do not show up in a Tampa search.<\/p>\n<h3 id='miami-dade-county-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_40\" >Miami-Dade County Traffic Court Records<\/h3>\n<p>Miami-Dade County handles traffic records for the Miami area. The Miami-Dade Clerk portal covers all traffic cases in the county. A Tampa driver with a Miami-Dade ticket must search the Miami-Dade system, not the Hillsborough system.<\/p>\n<h3 id='orange-county-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_41\" >Orange County Traffic Court Records<\/h3>\n<p>Orange County covers Orlando. The Orange County Clerk traffic search works much like the Hillsborough tool. Tickets issued by Orlando police or the Florida Highway Patrol in Orange County stay in the Orange County system.<\/p>\n<h3 id='broward-county-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_42\" >Broward County Traffic Court Records<\/h3>\n<p>Broward County covers Fort Lauderdale and surrounding cities. The Broward Clerk portal accepts name and citation searches. A Tampa driver with a Broward ticket must use the Broward portal.<\/p>\n<h3 id='palm-beach-county-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_43\" >Palm Beach County Traffic Court Records<\/h3>\n<p>Palm Beach County covers West Palm Beach and nearby cities. The Palm Beach Clerk runs a traffic search tool with similar features. Out-of-county tickets stay in the county where the officer issued them.<\/p>\n<h3 id='duval-county-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_44\" >Duval County Traffic Court Records<\/h3>\n<p>Duval County covers Jacksonville. The Duval Clerk portal handles traffic citations from Jacksonville and nearby areas. Search the Duval system for any ticket issued in the Jacksonville area.<\/p>\n<h2 id='hillsborough-county-clerk-contact-information'  id=\"boomdevs_45\" >Hillsborough County Clerk Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p>The Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts is the only office that files Tampa traffic court records. Use the contact details below to reach the clerk for help with a Tampa traffic case. The clerk handles searches, payments, hearing questions, and certified record requests.<\/p>\n<p>Office: Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts<br \/>Address: 800 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602<br \/>Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601<br \/>Phone: 813-276-8100<br \/>Website: hillsclerk.com\/traffic<br \/>Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions-about-tampa-city-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_46\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Tampa City Traffic Court Records<\/h2>\n<p>Drivers in Tampa often ask the same set of questions when they try to pull up a traffic record, pay a fine, or contest a ticket. The answers below cover the most common questions with the latest rules from Florida law and the Hillsborough County Clerk. Each answer points to the right tool, the right office, or the right statute so you can act without guessing.<\/p>\n<h3 id='how-long-does-a-tampa-traffic-record-stay-on-my-driving-history'  id=\"boomdevs_47\" >How Long Does a Tampa Traffic Record Stay on My Driving History?<\/h3>\n<p>A Tampa traffic citation stays on your Florida driving record for different lengths of time based on the violation. Most moving violations stay on the record for 10 years from the date of conviction. Serious criminal traffic offenses like DUI can stay for 75 years or longer. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles holds the driving history, while the Hillsborough County Clerk holds the court case record. Your insurance company sees the points and conviction for the full period the law sets. You can request a copy of your driving record at any time through the DHSMV website.<\/p>\n<h3 id='can-i-view-someone-else-s-tampa-traffic-court-record'  id=\"boomdevs_48\" >Can I View Someone Else&#8217;s Tampa Traffic Court Record?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Florida law treats Tampa traffic court records as public records. Any person can search for and view another driver&#8217;s case using a name or citation number. The clerk system redacts personal data like Social Security numbers and date of birth before showing the record. Employers, insurance agents, and landlords often run these searches as part of background checks. You do not need to explain your reason to the clerk or any other agency.<\/p>\n<h3 id='what-happens-if-i-ignore-a-tampa-traffic-ticket'  id=\"boomdevs_49\" >What Happens If I Ignore a Tampa Traffic Ticket?<\/h3>\n<p>Ignoring a Tampa traffic ticket leads to a series of penalties that grow worse over time. After 30 days past the due date, the clerk adds a late fee. After 90 days, the unpaid balance gets sent to a private collection agency that can add up to 40 percent to the total. The Florida DHSMV can also suspend your license for an unpaid traffic case. A license suspension can trigger new fees and a reinstatement process before you can drive again.<\/p>\n<h3 id='can-i-get-a-tampa-traffic-case-dismissed-after-i-pay'  id=\"boomdevs_50\" >Can I Get a Tampa Traffic Case Dismissed After I Pay?<\/h3>\n<p>Once you pay a Tampa traffic ticket, the court treats the payment as a guilty plea. A paid case cannot be reopened or dismissed. Your only path to avoid a conviction is to plead not guilty before paying or to elect traffic school before the deadline. Drivers who pay first and then ask the court to dismiss the case almost always lose the request. If you want to fight the ticket, you must act before you pay.<\/p>\n<h3 id='is-there-a-fee-to-search-tampa-traffic-court-records'  id=\"boomdevs_51\" >Is There a Fee to Search Tampa Traffic Court Records?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The Hillsborough Clerk search portal is free for basic name and citation lookups. You can view case details, hearing dates, and balance amounts at no cost. The clerk charges a small fee only for certified copies of records or for special search requests that require clerk staff time. Credit card payments through the portal include a small processing fee charged by the payment vendor, not by the clerk.<\/p>\n<h3 id='can-a-tampa-traffic-case-be-removed-from-public-search'  id=\"boomdevs_52\" >Can a Tampa Traffic Case Be Removed From Public Search?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but only through a formal court order. Florida law lets a driver ask the court to seal or expunge a Tampa traffic case under certain conditions. Most civil traffic infractions do not qualify for sealing. Criminal traffic cases can qualify in some situations, but only after the case closes and the driver meets all waiting periods. Once the court grants the order, the record drops out of every public search tool.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tampa City Traffic Court Records hold every detail about traffic citations issued inside the city limits of Tampa, Florida. These records are kept by the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts because Tampa sits within Hillsborough County. 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