Hillsborough County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Email Format
Government AdministrationFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller is a government office based in Tampa, Florida, serving as both Clerk of Court and Comptroller. It provides a wide array of public services, including electronically certified records, adoptions, marriages, divorces, criminal and civil records, deeds and foreclosures, passport applications, and alimony payments. The office has undergone digital modernization, with millions of court records filed electronically in recent years, supported by its IT department. The organization emphasizes integrity, transparency, and accountability in its operations. As Comptroller, it acts as an independent financial watchdog for Hillsborough County, conducting annual audits, safeguarding county funds, handling payroll and payments, and tracking county-owned equipment. In its court-related functions, clerks protect circuit court records, swear in witnesses, record evidence, collect fines and costs, summon jurors, and maintain minutes of county commission meetings and the Value Adjustment Board; in February 2026 Hillsclerk launched an updated history page on its website.