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CLERK OF COURT & COMPTROLLER
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Forms
Bail Bond Agent Registration
| Bail Bond Agent Registration Form |
| Bail Bond Agent Renewal Instructions ( external link) |
Change Contact Information
Child Support
| Request for Drivers License Suspension Use this form if your case is not handled by the Department of Revenue and the Non Custodial Parent is more than 15 days behind on their payments. |
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| Affidavit to Participate in the Central Depository Program If your final judgment order payments to be paid directly to you, you may use this form to request that payments be sent through the Central Governmental Depository. |
A.O. S-2012-029 |
| Request for Direct Deposit (Must be accompanied by a voided check) Use this form if your case is not handled by the Department of Revenue and you wish to have your child support payments direct deposited. |
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| Personal Information Form | |
| Stop Payment Form Use this form to request a stop payment on a check issued by the State Disbursement Unit. |
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| Payment History Overview This document will help you understand a Central Governmental Depository (CGD) Payment History. |
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| Income Deduction Order: see below for the Motion for Income Withholding Order (IWO) - formerly Income Deduction Order (Packet 43) | A.O. S-2012-029 |
| Attachment A This form must be filed with any new cases to be set up through the Central Governmental Depository. |
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| Modify Child Support (Packet 3) [External website download link] | |
| Answer to Supplemental Petition to Modify Child Support or Modify Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule (Packet 4) [External website download link] | |
| Petition for Child Support Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage (Packet 5) [External website download link] | |
| Blank Motion (Packet 6) External website download link] | |
| Motion for Payment Credit - Both Parties Agree (Packet 7) [External website download link] | |
| Petition to Contest Driver's License Suspension (Packet 8) [External website download link] | |
| Motion to Contest Notice of Delinquency and Impending Judgment (Packet 9) [External website download link] | |
| Contempt (Packet 10) [External website download link] | |
| Petition for Superseding Child Support Order Without Timesharing (Packet 40) [External website download link] | |
| Petition for Superseding Child Support Order With Timesharing (Packet 41) [External website download link] | |
| Motion for Income Withholding Order (IWO) - formerly Income Deduction Order (Packet 43) [External website download link] |
Circuit Civil
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for Circuit Civil. If the form you are seeking is not in this list,you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
County Civil / Evictions
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for evictions. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
County Civil / Miscellaneous
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for miscellaneous county civil. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
County Civil / Small Claims
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for small claims. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
Domestic Partnership Registry
E-Filing
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for e-Filing. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
| DH513 This form is required when filing a Dissolution of Marriage case. |
| Request for Division Assignment |
| ePortal Law Firm Registration Form This form is required when requesting a Law Firm Administrator account in the ePortal. |
| Request for Issuance of Summons - Circuit Civil |
| Request for Issuance of Summons - County Civil |
Expungement and Sealing
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for expungement. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
| FDLE Application for Certification of Eligibility (Adult and Juvenile) (external link to FDLE) |
| FDLE Application for Juvenile Diversion Expunction (external link to FDLE) |
| Petition to Seal or Expunge Packet Complete this packet after you receive your Certificate of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. |
Family Law
Felony / Circuit Criminal
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for Felony. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
| Termination of Probation (external link) |
| FDLE Application for Certification of Eligibility (Adult) (external link) |
| Petition to Seal or Expunge Packet |
Health, Education, and Life Planning (HELP)
Home Solicitation
| Home solicitation Sales Permit application is made in person at our downtown Tampa office using the application kiosk. |
Indigency Screening Application
Civil Indigent Application [Florida Courts external document link]
Criminal Indigent Application [Florida Courts external document link]
Injunctions for Protection / Domestic Violence / Vulnerable Adult
| You can print the forms below, fill them out and file them at the downtown Tampa Courthouse or the Plant City Courthouse. |
| DATING VIOLENCE PACKAGE |
| Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence (PDF) (Fillable form) (External link) |
| Information Sheet |
| Disclosure from Non-Lawyer (External link) |
| Notice of Related Cases (External link) |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITHOUT CHILD(REN) PACKAGE |
| Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Request for Confidential Filing of Address (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Information Sheet |
| Disclosure from Non-Lawyer (External link) |
| Notice of Related Cases (External link) |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH CHILD(REN) PACKAGE |
| Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Request for Confidential Filing of Address (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Information Sheet |
| Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (External link) |
| Disclosure from Non-Lawyer (External link) |
| Notice of Social Security Number (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Notice of Related Cases (External link) |
| REPEAT VIOLENCE PACKAGE |
| Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Information Sheet |
| Disclosure from Non-Lawyer External link) |
| Notice of Related Cases (External link) |
| SEXUAL VIOLENCE PACKAGE |
| Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Request for Confidential Filing of Address (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Information Sheet |
| Disclosure from Non-Lawyer External link) |
| Notice of Related Cases (External link) |
| STALKING VIOLENCE PACKAGE |
| Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Stalking (External link) |
| Information Sheet |
| Disclosure from Non-Lawyer (External link) |
| Notice of Related Cases (External link) |
| VULNERABLE ADULT PACKAGE |
| Instructions and Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult |
| Consent for Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult |
| Request to Dismiss Petition for Injunction if Temporary Injunction is Denied |
| Instructions and Motion to Modify Injunction Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult |
| Instructions and Affidavit of Violation Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult |
| Instructions and Motion to Dissolve - Vulnerable Adult |
| MOTIONS AND OTHER FORMS RELATED TO INJUNCTIONS FOR PROTECTION |
| SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION Use these forms if your original petition was denied and it is within 7 days of the date you filed your petition. |
| Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for Injunction (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction (External link) |
| Order Denying Petition for Injunction for Protection (External link) |
| MOTION TO DISMISS Use these forms if you wish to dismiss the temporary injunction. |
| Verified Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Petition for Injunction |
| Order on Verified Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Petition for Injunction |
| Notice of Current Address & Notice of Hearing |
| MOTION TO DISSOLVE Use these forms if you wish to dissolve a permanent injunction. |
| Motion to Dissolve Injunction |
| Order on Dissolution of Injunction |
| Notice of Current Address & Notice of Hearing |
| MOTION TO MODIFY Use these forms if you wish to modify an existing final judgment. |
| Motion for Modification of Injunction (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Notice of Current Address & Notice of Hearing |
| MOTION TO EXTEND Use these forms if your current final judgment is going to expire and you wish to ask the court to extend it. |
| Motion for Extension of Injunction (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) |
| Order Extending Injunction (External link) |
| Order Denying Extension for Injunction |
| Information Sheet |
| Notice of Current Address & Notice of Hearing |
| MOTION FOR HEARING Use these forms if you wish to ask the court for a hearing on your case and one of the above motions does not suit your needs. |
| Motion for Hearing |
| Notice of Current Address & Notice of Hearing |
| MOTION FOR RETURN OF FIREARM Use the motion to petition the court for return of your firearm. |
| Motion for Return of Firearm |
| Notice of Current Address & Notice of Hearing |
| MOTION FOR TELEPHONIC HEARING Use this motion if you are unable to attend the hearing because you are out of state. |
| Motion for Telephonic Hearing |
| Order Allowing Telephonic Hearing |
| AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION Use these forms if you feel the respondent has violated the terms of your final judgment or injunction. |
| PETITIONER'S REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS (PDF) (Fillable form) (External links) The Florida Statute regarding Domestic Violence allows for your address to be kept confidential upon your request. If you would like to request your address be kept confidential please complete the Petitioner's Request for Confidential Filing of Address. |
| NOTICE OF CURRENT ADDRESS File this form if you have changed addresses. (If you have a Final Judgment of Injunction, it is part of the Order that you inform the Court when you change addresses). |
| UCCJEA (External link) Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit |
| SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA WEBSITE (External link) Additional forms for filing within existing injunction cases may be obtained through the Supreme Court of Florida Website. |
Juvenile
Marriage License
| How to Obtain a Marriage License |
| Family Law Handbook [external website link] |
| Affidavit of Instructor |
| Instructions for Course Providers |
| The Marriage License Application is no longer available as a download form; marriage license applications are made in person at the Clerk's Office using our application kiosks. |
| Premarital Course Provider List |
| Statement |
| Underage Marriage License Affidavit |
| Certificate of Consent for Marriage |
Mental Health
Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing
Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing
Complete and submit this form to notify the Clerk of confidential information being filed in the court file pursuant to Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420(d).
Official Records / Recording
| Confidentiality Request Form (Request for Redaction of Exempt Personal Information from Non-Judicial Public Records) The Clerk's Office has modified this form as of July 1, 2019 due to a legislative change reflected in Chapter Law 2019-12. |
| Declaration of Domicile |
| Internet Image Removal Request Form |
| Private Numbers Internet Redaction Form |
| Recording Transmittal Form |
| Request to Release Redacted Information on Recorded Documents |
| Request for Removal of Military Separation Document from Official Records of Hillsborough County |
| Subscription Agreement for Electronic Access to Official Records |
You might want to also check the Request to Withhold Personal Information forms section below. The Clerk does not provide every possible form that you might need. You can contact the public Law Library at 701 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa FL for assistance with locating free or paid forms online.
Passports
| Passport Application (external link) |
Probate
These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for probate. If the form you are seeking is not in this list, you may seek legal advice or visit the Law Library.
| Acknowledgement of Venue |
| Disposition of Personal Property |
| Statement of Claim |
Registry Funds
Request Copies of Court Documents
Traffic
Request a court date.
Conditional Plea of No Contest In Civil Traffic Form for use in filing a Conditional Plea of No Contest for Civil Traffic pursuant to A.O. S-2020-028 [external link]
Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
| File a Petition Online Select to file a petition electronically for the 2020 tax year. Online filing requires a nonrefundable $15 filing fee per property issue. The credit card processor (myfloridacounty.com) will charge a 3.5 percent convenience fee per transaction (multiple petitions can be filed in one transaction). Contiguous parcels approved by the Property Appraiser cannot be filed online. If you prefer filing by mail, links to all applicable VAB forms and instruction are below. |
| Deadlines and Instructions for Filing Petitions This document reviews the initial filing requirements. The deadline to file a value petition will be printed on the TRIM Notices that are mailed by the Property Appraiser in August. Deadlines for exemptions and greenbelt issues may vary. Call the VAB office for dates. |
| VAB Meeting Dates Link to VAB home page for future Board meetings in which Magistrate recommendations could be finalized. |
| DR-486 Petition Form Petition to Value Adjustment Board, Request for a Hearing: Petition for both real and tangible property issues, such as value, exemptions, greenbelt, et cetera. Each issue/reason in Part 2 of the form requires a separate petition. A single nonrefundable $15 filing fee is required for every petition, with the exception of Box 6-Denial of Exemption for a timely filed application for Homestead Exemption. Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing by check or cash. Please make checks payable to Board of County Commissioners or BOCC. Deliver or mail to VAB, 419 Pierce Street, Room 140, Tampa, Fl, 33602. Form not accepted by fax or e-mail. |
| DR-486PORT Petition Form Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference, Request for a Hearing: Petition form used when seeking to transfer your homestead cap to another property. A single nonrefundable $15 filing fee is required for each folio/parcel number despite the existence of multiple issues and hearings pertaining to the parcel. Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing by check or cash. Please make checks payable to Board of County Commissioners or BOCC. Deliver to mail to VAB, 419 Pierce Street, Room 140, Tampa, Fl, 33602. Form not accepted by fax or e-mail. |
| DR-486DP Petition Form Tax Deferral or Penalties, Request for Hearing: A single nonrefundable $15 filing fee is required for every petition, with exception to Part 2, Box 1-Disappoval of homestead tax deferral for a timely filed application for Tax Deferral. Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing by check or cash. Please make checks payable to Board of County Commissioners or BOCC. Deliver or mail to VAB, 419 Pierce Street, Room 140, Tampa, Fl, 33602. Form not accepted by fax or e-mail. |
| Form DR-486A Written Authorization for Representation Before the Value Adjustment Board Use this form to authorize an uncompensated representative to represent you in value adjustment board proceedings. E-mail to vab@hillsclerk.com or fax to 813.272.5044. |
| Form DR-486 POA Power of Attorney for Representation Before the Value Adjustment Board Use this form to grant power of attorney for representation in value adjustment board proceedings. E-mail to vab@hillsclerk.com or fax to 813.272.5044. |
| Form DR 485WI Petition Form Withdrawal of Petition: E-mail the form to vab@hillsclerk.com or mail to VAB, 419 Pierce Street, Room 140, Tampa, Fl, 33602. |
| DR Form List Complete listing of Department of Revenue forms for the Value Adjustment Board process. |
| Request to File with VAB after the Statutory Deadlines Form and Instructions When Filing After a Deadline: An explanation of the circumstances that caused you to miss the filing deadline must be submitted along with the petition. The circumstances will be reviewed by an Attorney, who will determine if there is "good cause" to allow the petition to be considered. E-mail to vab@hillsclerk.com or fax to 813.272.5044. Hillsborough County VAB is not currently charging a filing fee. |
| Reschedule a Hearing Optional form that may be used to request a reschedule of a VAB hearing. E-mail to vab@hillsclerk.com or fax to 813.272.5044. |
| Local VAB Procedures Information and local procedures. A revised document will be posted by August of each tax year. Department of Revenue rules shall supersede to the extent of any conflict. |
| Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual and Other Legal Resources and Reference Materials Prepared by the Department of Revenue. Includes Rule 12D-9: Uniform Rules of Procedure for Hearings Before Value Adjustment Boards |
| Florida Government-In-The-Sunshine Manual Prepared by the Office of the Attorney General, Tallahassee, FL, 850.245.0140. The publisher is First Amendment Foundation, 336 E. College Ave., #101, Tallahassee, Fl, 32301, 800.337.2518. |
| Contacts and Resources Listing of Value Adjustment Board Members, VAB Clerk Designee, and various VAB resources. |
| Special Magistrates Special Magistrates List |
| Evidence Department of Revenue Rule 12D-9.020 regarding evidence procedures as they pertain to VAB hearings and the exchange of evidence with the Property Appraiser's Office. |
12 Rules of Courtroom Civility
12 Rules of Courtroom Civility (external link)
