911  EMERGENCY

9270 Bay Plaza Blvd. - Ste. 600
Tampa, FL

744-5911
Fax 744-5857

ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Supervisor of Elections

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. - 16th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5850
Fax 272-7043

ABUSE HOTLINE
A hotline for reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, the elderly or disabled adults.  Reports are received and immediately transmitted to the appropriate office responsible
for investigation of complaints.

317 Winewood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399                              
              Hours: 24 Hours - 7 days

(850) 487-4332
(800) 962-2873
Fax:
(800) 914-0004
Fax:
(850) 488-1319

ACCOUNTING-CCC - Deposit funds into Trust Accounting. 

Clerk of the Circuit Court
One Mack-Cali Center
501 E. Kennedy Blvd. - 6th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4728
Fax 276-2295

ACCOUNTING-BOCC
(Includes Finance, Account Control)

Clerk of the Circuit Court
County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. - 12th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 6184
Fax 276-2257

ACTS - Provides a full system of services for adults and youth in need of substance abuse treatment, homeless day program, dependent and delinquent youth service.

4612 N. 56th St.
Tampa, FL 33610
Intake Procedure:   Referral from court, police, school or self.                                              

246-4899
Fax   621-6899

ADA ASSISTANCE
Handles calls regarding citizens with disabilities who must appear in court.  Court does not provide transportation to the Courthouse.

800 E. Twiggs St. - Rm. 102
Tampa, FL 33602                                                                                    

272-7040

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE CLERK

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 13th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4800

ADOPTION SERVICES
Provides adoption services to birth-parents facing untimely pregnancy and are considering adoption planning.  Parenting support, counseling, financial assistance, transportation and medical services are available.   Adoptive parents are provided home studies and support groups.

2021 E.  Busch Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612

ALSO:    CASE MANAGEMENT
Will see only those individuals without attorney representation - wishing to represent them selves.

631-4395

272-5173

AGING SERVICES
Provides a variety of social and health service programs to meet the needs of elderly citizens.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.- 25th Floor
Tampa, FL  33602

272-6630
Fax 272-7145

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS &
EXPLOSIVES
Enforces Federal Firearms and Explosives Laws

501 E. Polk Street, Rm. 700
Tampa, FL 33602

202-7300
Fax 202-7301
 

ALIMONY

Clerk of Circuit Court
Central Depository
800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 101
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4658

AMBULANCES (Public Transportation Comm.)
Regulates the operation of Afor-hire@ vehicles including taxicabs, limousines, vans, handicabs, ambulances and wreckers.  Also regulates rates for services.

2007 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606

272-5814
Fax 272-6288

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.   Also provides first aid and CPR courses.

3310 W. Main St.
Tampa, FL 33607

348-4820
Fax 348-4830

ANIMAL COURT

Hrg. Officer Wm. J. Foster presides                                             
          over Citation Hearings only
Atty. Damon C.  Glisson presides
          over Custody Hearings only                                      

272-5297

645-6796
(Apollo Beach)

ANGER MANAGEMENT
To be on the list for Anger Management, a letter must be sent to the Chief Judge.

Goodwill
HCC Parenting Classes
The Spring
Urban League
USF/Parenting Classes
4202 E. Fowler  Ave.

877-3234
253-7980
621-7233
229-8117
974-2403
Ext .0036

ANIMAL SERVICES- Enforces the County’s Animal Ordinance and Florida laws related to animals.  Provides temporary shelter for lost or stray dogs and cats.

440 Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

744-5660
Fax 744-5685

ANNULMENTS
Forms & information may be obtained from attorneys.

Annulments are not handled by the Clerk’s Office.

APPEALS COURT

2nd District Court of Appeal
1700 N .Tampa St. - Ste 300
Appeals Dept.(Clerk’s Office) Rm.206

272-3430

276-8100   Ext 4771

APPEALS DEPT./CLERK’S OFFICE
To have an appellate court review the decision of a trial court.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 206
Tampa, FL 33602

P.O Box 1110
Tampa, Fl 33601

276-8100
Ext. 4771

AROUND  TOWN ROAD SERVICE
(Auto Lockout Specialist)
Lockouts, Jumps, & Flats - 24 Hour Service

P. O. Box 152706
Tampa, FL 33684-2706

454-8542

ASBESTOS CASES

272-6843

ASSISTANCE (SEE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)

MUST CONTACT BY PHONE

272-5040

AUTO TAGS

TAX COLLECTOR OFFICES
Brandon -2211 N. Falkenburg Rd
Downtown -E. Kennedy Blvd. –
                         14th Floor                 
N. Tampa Br.-9309 N. Florida Ave.
Plant City Br.-1834 Jim Redman
                         Parkway
S. County Br.-3002 SR 674, Ruskin
W. County Br.-Waters Crossing Shopping Plaza, 6283 W. Waters Ave                           

635-5200

AUTOPSIES - (SEE MEDICAL EXAMINER)

401 S. Morgan St.,  Tampa, FL 33602

272-5342

AVIATION AUTHORITY
The Authority acquires, develops and maintains all publicly-owned aviation facilities in Hillsborough County, including TIA, Peter O. Knight, Plant City and Vandenburg Airports.

Tampa International Airport
5503 Spruce Street
Tampa, FL 

870-8700
Fax 875-6670

BAILIFFS
Court Services – Annex
800 E. Kennedy Blvd. – Roo0m 134
Tampa, FL 33602-3554

Specifically empowered to maintain the security of the jury, the bailiff’s duties also include protection of courtroom personnel and the public, assistance to witnesses and custody and transportation of all prisoners.

Judicial Services/Administration and to file a complaint against a Bailiff

242-5000
Fax  272-5956

BAKER ACT - MENTAL HEALTH

800 E. Twiggs St. - Room 205
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4595

BANKRUPTCY  COURT

801 N. Florida Ave. - Ste. 727
Tampa,  FL 33602
Access Local Forms @
Bankruptcy Trustee

301-5065

www.flmb.uscourts.gov
228-2000

BAR ASSOCIATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY.

Also See: Florida Bar or Hillsborough County Bar

BAY AREA LEGAL CENTER
Provides free legal advice, counseling, or individual representation for low income& elderly residents of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties.
Provide walk-in services in courthouse, such as the Legal Info Center and Family Forms Clinic.
http://www.fljud13.org/familyformsclinic.htm

Main Office
829 W. MLK Blvd. – Ste. 200 
Tampa, FL 33603

800 E. Twiggs – Room 203
Legal Info Center
Family Forms Clinic

232-1343

864-2280 (Recording)
Ext 204
Ext 205

BEACH PLACE RUNAWAY SERVICES CTR.
Haven W Poe Runaway & Services – Provides counseling services to reunite families and prevent runaway behavior, as well as providing a safe haven.

207 Beach Place
Tampa, FL 33606

272-6606

BERRYHILL & ASSOCIATES
Court Reporters

501 E. Kennedy Blvd. – Ste. 1225
Tampa, FL 33602

229-8225

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

2653 McCormick Dr., Clearwater, FL

(727) 535-5522

BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Birth Certificates are available for anyone born in the State of Florida for the years 1930 to present.

Office of Birth & Death Certificates
Univ. Area Community Health Ctr.
13601 N. 22nd St. – Tampa, FL  33613
(1 Block North of Fletcher Ave. on 22nd St.  -  Behind the Amoco Gas Station)

307-8002
Fax  276-8574

BOCC Accounting
Maintains the County’s finances.  Prepares reports for all monies received & disbursed for the BOCC.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 12th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 6184

BOCC Records
Maintains records dating back to the 1840’S for the BOCC.  Ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and the official minutes of the BOCC can be obtained

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 12th Floor

276-8100
Ext 4567

BOND FORFEITURES
When an individual does not show for their appearance, bond money is forfeited.

Clerk of Circuit Court

276-8100
Ext 3983

BONDS
To recover bond money, apply to Sheriff's Office.

2008 E. 8th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605

247-8038

BRANDON  - CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
The clerk records documents authorized by law to be recorded including Deed, Mortgages and Satisfaction of Liens.  The office issues marriage licenses, and collects payments for traffic violations.

Brandon Crossing Shopping Center
1065-A E. Adamo Drive – Suite A Brandon, FL 33619                                           
                           Traffic/County Civil                           

276-8100
Ext-4953
Fax 635-7454

276-8100 Ext-4325

BUDGET
Fiscal Policy and Budget, Financial Planning for departments funded by BOOC

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 26th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5890

BUILDING PERMITS
Provides the public with centralized information and permitting office.
Planning & Growth Management to Planning & Growth Management reviews plans and specifications before issuing permits for bldg., electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, swimming pools, land use, & zoning. 

5701 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 18th  Floor
Tampa, FL 336020

272-5600

272-5920

BUS SERVICE
Public bus transportation for nearly every section of the County.  HART also operates express routes.

HARTline – 4305 E. 21st Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
     1211 N. Marion St. (Bus Terminal)
     Tampa, FL 33602

623-5835 – Adm.
254-4278 – Information
229-2986

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,  FLORIDA  DEPT. OF
Regulates & governs professions & businesses including alcoholic beverages, cigarette sales, real estate, construction, cosmetology, hotels, restaurants and many more.

1940 N. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL  33229

(850) 487-1395

BUSINESS INCORPORATION

Secretary of State
Local Telephone Number

850) 414-5500
(813) 272-2552     

BUSINESS NAMES

Clerk of Circuit Court
For registering a business name you must call Tallahassee.

C-Pay
This Office sets up payment PLANS for any type fines, including Court costs.  They need only the information regarding the money owed.  If an individual wants to pay the full amount, he must go to the appropriate Clerk’s Office.

Clerk of Circuit Court
Edgecomb Courthouse
Tampa, FL 33602 
     Room 101, Windows 11 & 12
     Collections & Ticket Payments
     (Will not take cash.)

276-8100
Ext 3896

CABLE FRANCHISE & INSPECTION
This office is responsible for monitoring cable television franchise agreements and resolves complaints from residents regarding cable service.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 16th floor
Tampa, FL 33601

272-5217

CABLE-HILLSBOROUGH 
HTV Communicates County Government activities to the public – provides live telecasts of Town Hall Meetings and informational and public affairs programs relating to County activities and services.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 28th Floor
Tampa, FL 33601

272-5362
Fax 276-2691

CABS

                                          United Cab
                                          Yellow Cab

253-2424
253-0121

CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Supervisor of Elections provides information and statistics on voter registration, voting and elections.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 28th Floor
Tampa, FL 33601

272-5850
Fax 272-7043

CAPS
Court Alternative Program.  Sets up payment plan for unpaid court fines – which enables participant to continue to possess a valid driver’s license.

202 S. 22nd Street

South of Hwy. 60 at 22nd St. and Corrine St. in the Corrine Cigar Factory bldg.

250-0227
Fax 250-0550

CASE MANAGEMENT  (Formerly FAMILY INTAKE)
No longer has walk-in assistance.  Assists Judges in the Family Law and Dependency Divisions with cases involving pro se litigants where neither side has an attorney.  Reviews files for current pleadings and related legal documents.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 208
Tampa, FL 33602
    
If litigants need legal assistance, please  refer them to Legal Information Center – Room 203-E  

272-5173

CENSUS  INFORMATION
Planning Commission.  Long-range planning for development, management, and update of the future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 18th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5940

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY (Family Law)

Clerk of Circuit Court
800 E. Twiggs Street – Room 101
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4358

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Provides information on community and economic development, urban affairs, and legislative information.

615 Channelside Drive – Ste.108
Tampa, FL 33602

228-7777

CHEMICAL SPILLS
Emergency Management manages the County Emergency Operations Center, which is the central directions and control facility for all disaster activities.

2711 E. Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610

272-6900

CHILD ABUSE COUNCIL, INC.
Established for coordination & development of community based resources for prevention of child abuse.  See also:  Children’s Advocacy Ctr., HKI and Family Court Resource Program.

See also: Dept. Children and Families 673-4646

3108 W. Azeele Street
Tampa, FL 33609

673-4644

CHILD CARE LICENSING
The office licenses & regulates the operation of child care centers and family child care homes.  It conducts periodic inspection, investigates complaints & takes enforcement action.

8900 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 210
Tampa, FL 33603-1067

272-6487

CHILD CUSTODY

800 E. Twiggs St. – 1st Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4358

CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIGATIONS
Administrative Office of the Courts.  Performs investigations, upon receipt of a Court order, to resolve child custody issues.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 208
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5468

CHILD SUPPORT

800 E. Twiggs – Suite 101
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4358

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
State of Florida Dept. of Revenue
Provides location of missing parents for child support services, determination of paternity, establishment of medical and financial support orders, enforcement of support orders and modification of support orders.

6302 E. MLK Blvd. – Suite 110
Tampa, FL 33619

800-622-5437

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 490  
Tampa, FL 33602               Lila Stello
                                    Michael Coffee

272-5267
272-5458

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
The Center offers a friendly, non-threatening environment to children involved in abuse, neglect investigations, or court cases.

 700 E. Twiggs St. – Suite 102
Tampa, FL 33602                           

272-5437

CHILDREN ‘S  BOARD
The Children’s Board uses its’ annual budget to improve the quality of life for children in Hillsborough County.

1205 E. 8TH Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605

229-2884
Fax  228-8122

CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER
Children’s Depositions, Interviews and Supervised Visitations.

700 E. Twiggs St. – Ste 102
Tampa, FL 33602
                         Supervised Visitations
                 Interviews and Depositions

272-7179
272-5437

CIRCUIT CIVIL
General Civil – Suits over $15,000, Quit Title Suits, Condemnations, Foreclosures.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 530
Tampa, FL 33602

P.O. Box 989, Tampa, FL 33601

276-8100
Ext. 4365

CITIZEN ACTION CENTER
The direct line to County Government.  Answers questions and gives assistance re services from the Court & non-profit agencies.

Also See: Teletypewriter
Acts as a contact for the hearing impaired, hard of hearing, or deaf person needing assistance.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5900

CITIZENSHIP – Provides information on becoming an American Citizen, Green Card Information & U. S. Passport or Visa questions.

Immigration & Naturalization Service                                  
5524 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL
                                    33607                                                                    
Catholic Charities–Private, Non-Profit
2021 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL
                                   33612

800-375-5283

631-4370

CITY INFORMATION

302  E. Jackson St.
Tampa, FL 33602

274-8211

CIVIL RIGHTS
Anyone needing information on the restoration of civil rights process. Clemencyweb@fpc.state.fl.us

Office of Executive Clemency
2601 Blair Stone Road, Building C
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450

SEE ALSO:  NAACP

800-435-8286
850-488-2952
Fax: 850-488-0695

(813) 234-8683

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Classified & establishes positions necessary in local Gov., sets minimum job qualification standards & develops appropriate wage & salary rates.

601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 17th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602                          Fax
                                    Job News Line                                                                        
            Clemency & Parole Interviews                  

272-5625
272-6975
272-5538
272-2642

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT  -  
SATELLITE OFFICES

Brandon Crossing Shopping Ctr. 10065A E. Adamo Dr.  -  Suite A Brandon, FL 33619
Plant City Office
302 N. Michigan Avenue
Plant City, FL  33563
Ruskin Office
SouthShore Regional Service Center
410 30th Street S.E.
Ruskin, FL 33570

276–8100
Ext 4953

276-8100
Ext 3918

276-2029
Ext  3817

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE
Provides confidential financial and budget counseling.  Telephone counseling is available.

200 S. Hoover Blvd.-Bldg. – Ste. 211,
Tampa, FL 33609

289-8923

CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY
Enforces consumer protection laws through investigation and mediation.

8900 N. Armenia Ave. – Ste 226
Tampa, FL 33604

323-2323

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Patricia G. Bean
County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 26th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5750

COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION
Maintains the records and documentation for cases involving eviction lawsuits and small claims under $5,000 and other civil lawsuits less than $15,000. Car repair disputes, release personal property, and payment information for a Judgment.

800 E. Twiggs St. – 1st Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, FL 33601

276-8100
Ext  4382

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 2nd Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5660

COUNTY  INFORMATION

272-5900

COUNTY PARKING GARAGE

800 E. Twiggs St.
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6389

COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS

http://www.fljud13.org/indweb/index.htm

COURT BUSINESS CENTER
Copies, Transcripts, Video Tapes and Outgoing Telephonic Hearings.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 630

272-5520

COURT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT:
Facility maintenance, renovation & construction.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Suite 102
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5215

COURT  INTERPRETER CENTER
Provides interpreting and translation services to defendants, victims and witnesses in criminal and juvenile proceedings.

801 E. Twiggs. – Ste. 105 
Tampa, FL  33602-4146

272-5947

COURT  OPERATIONS (CLERK’S OFFICE)

276-8100
Ext 4765

COURT OPERATIONS   (COURT ADM.)
Provides support for Drug Court Programs, Court Interpreter Center, Court Reporters and Civil Traffic Hearing Officer Program.

800 E. Twiggs St.         
Room 604
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6881

COURT PERSONNEL
Provides technical support relating to salary and juvenile proceedings.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Ste. 605
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5247

COURT  PROGRAMS  (COURT ADM)
Provides support for Case Management Unit, Child Custody Investigations, Unified Family Court and Family Court Services, Children’s Justice Center, Elder Justice Center, Juvenile Diversionary Program, and Mediation & Diversion Services.

800 E. Twiggs St. , Room 605
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6093
Diane Williams

COURT REPORTERS (Handles Felonies Only)
SEE ALSO:  Berryhill and RTI

307-3597

CRIMINAL RECORD & BACKGROUND CHECK
 Send letter requesting same to:
 
        SHERIFF’S OFFICE may also be contacted       

Clerk of Circuit Court
801 E. Twiggs St. – Room 202
Tampa, FL 33601-3554
     2008 8th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605

276-8100
Ext 4368

247-8000

CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY, INC. 
 Areas covered are crisis and suicide intervention, rape, Teen Link & Parent Line, etc.

One Crisis Center Plaza
202 W. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, FL 33613

964-1964
211 – Hotline

DACCO (Drug Abuse Comprehensive
Coordinating Office)
Provides a comprehensive array of substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services.

1920 E. Hillsborough Ave. – Ste.200
Tampa, FL 33610

984-1818 – Admission
621-1688 – After Hours

DEAD ANIMALS

440 Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

744-5660

DEATH CERTIFICATES
Hillsborough deaths (deaths occurring in Hillsborough Co.) County Death Certificates are available for the years 1996 to the present

Office of Birth & Death Certificates Univ. Area Community Health Ctr.
13601 N. 22nd St.
Tampa, FL 33613
(1 Block North of Fletcher Ave. on
22nd St. – Behind the Amoco Gas Station.)

307-8002
Fax  276-8574

DECLARATION OF DOMICILE

Clerk of Circuit Court/Records
One Mack-Cali Center
501 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 6th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext  4937

DEEDS, MORTGAGES & LIENS

Clerk of Circuit Court/Recording Div.
One Mack-Cali Ctr. – 6th Floor
501 E. Kennedy Blvd.
 Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4768

DEPT. of  CHILDREN & FAMILIES

9393 N.  Florida Ave.   Information  
Tampa, FL 33612-7907 
Public Assistance
Abuse HOTLINE

558-5500

866-762-2236
800-962-2873

DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
Probation and Parole Services

Tampa/Circuit Office 
1313 N. Tampa St. – Ste. 903
Tampa/Hilldale – 7829 N. Dale Mabry
Tampa/Gulf So. -7825 N. Dale Mabry

272-3561

975-6511
975-6524

DEPT. OF HOUSING AND UBRAN DEVELOPMENT- HUD

To increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.

DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Administrative Hrgs./Hardship Hrgs.
2814 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Driver Licenses Offices/Tests/ID Crds
4100 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.
2814 E. Hillsborough Ave.
14220 N. Nebraska Ave.
10101 E. Adamo Driver, Brandon
408 W. Renfro St.., Plant City

276-5795

871-7375
272-3773
975-6544
272-2713
757-9050

DEPT. OF REVENUE (FLORIDA)

6302 E. Dr. MLK Blvd. – Ste. 100
Tampa, FL 33619

744-6344
Fax –
744-6589

DEPOSITIONS – To reserve a room in the Courthouse for deposition purposes.

    Conference Rooms available at 
    Law Library

272-5818

DEPOSITORY (GOVERNMENT) – For Family Law Cases

800 E. Twiggs Street – Room 101
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext.4358

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

276-6900

DISCRIMINATION
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives files & processes complaints.

Equal Opportunity Administrator
700 E. Twiggs Street – Ste. 850
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6554
Fax  272-2217

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE/DIVORCE

Clerk of Circuit Court/Family Law
800 E. Twiggs, 1st Floor
Tampa, FL 33602-3549

276-8100
Ext. 4358

DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS

1700 N. Tampa – 3rd Floor
Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. Courthouse 1005 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801

272-3430
(863) 499-2290

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

800 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 3rd Floor
Tampa, FL 3602

272-5400

DNA TESTING

Hearing Officers:
Room 490   Michael Coffee
Room 490   Lila Stello
Evaluation, Inc.   Fla. Medical
    or – Private Doctor

272-5458
272-5267
218-3738
 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Assists w/Restraining Orders and Injunctions

Clerk of Circuit Court     Family Law
800 E. Twiggs St.- 1st Flr.
Tampa, FL 33602
Plant City

276-8100 – Ext 4356

276-8100 – Ext 4524

DOMICILE DECLARATION

Clerk of Circuit Court/Records
One Mack-Cali Center
501 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 6th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4937

DOT (Florida Department of Transportation)
(Serves Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas  & Citrus Counties)
Builds state highways, bridges, limited access highways, and has “Adopt-A-Highway” program.  Also inspects bridges, state highways and issues access permits, etc.

11201 N. McKinley Road   Main #
Tampa, FL 33612-6456   Public Info.
  

975-6000
975-6060

DOWNTOWN  TAMPA GUIDES
Assists downtown workers and visitors w/flat tires, escorts to car.  (DOES NOT UNLOCK LOCKED CAR DOORS.)

201 N. Franklin St. – Ste. 1724
Tampa, FL 33602

267-2220
Fax 267-2221

DRIVER’S LICENSE

SEE:  DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES

DRUG COURT DIVISION
Makes assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for treatment services and for appropriate treatment.

800 E Twiggs Street. – Rm. 605
Tampa, FL 33602
Juvenile Drug – Rm. 605

276-8190

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

   Jacksonville District Office
   Tampa District Office – Main #
   Controlled Substance

904-348-5225
813-287-5160
813-287-4765

ELDER HELPLINE (AGING SERVICES)
Provides special information and referral for health & social services to senior citizens.  For multiple services, a Case Manager is available for assistance in arranging services.

County Center – 2nd Flr.     
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.   Elder Helpline
Tampa, FL 33602        Aging Services

273-3779
272-6630

ELDER JUSTICE CENTER
A link between the Judicial System and the Aging Network, provides victim advocacy and case management by answering questions about the court system, providing referrals, and assisting the elders in navigating through the court system.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 481
Tampa, FL 33602

276-2726
Fax 301-3701

EMANCIPATION –Information only provided to release a child from control of a parent or guardian.  Information can be obtained from the Law Library.

Clerk of the Circuit Court
800 E. Twiggs St. – 1st Flr. – Fam.Law
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext  4358

EMERGENCY DISPATCH CENTER
Primary task is receiving and dispatching emergency responses.  It also provides medical pre-arrival instructions.

2711 E. Hanna
Tampa, FL 33610

272-5665
Fax 276-2039

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Responsible for all actions necessary to prepare for natural or man-made disasters.  It manages the County Emergency Operations Center.

2711 E. Hanna
Tampa, FL 33610

272-6900
Ext 4076

EMINENT DOMAIN
The right of Government to appropriate private property for public use.

Clerk of Court/Circuit Civil
800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 530
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4076

EMPLOYMENT
Civil Service Board

State of Florida Job Service

Job Corps
Unemployment Compensation

County Center – 17th Floor     Main #
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.              Jobs
Tampa, FL 33602
260 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach
205 S. Moon, Brandon
9325 Bay Plaza,  Ste.212 , Tampa
9215 N. Florida Ave.,Ste.101, Tampa

272-5625
272-5625 Ext 362
Fax 272-553
671-5015
744-5919
930-7400
930-7639

ENGINEERING
Engineering designs for roads, bridges, intersections, sidewalks and storm water projects.
           Residential flooding issues.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33601

272-5912
Fax 272-5811

307-1712

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION
Controls and regulates activities which are expected to cause pollution or contamination of air, water, soil and property.

3629 Queen Palm Drive
Tampa, FL  33619
                              Air Pollution Index

627-2600

627-2626

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE

700 E. Twiggs, Ste. 830
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6554

EVICTIONS

County  Civil
800 E. Twiggs St. – Rm. 103
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4362

EVIDENCE (Reclaim Personal Property)

To reclaim property used as evidence.  Must know case detective or case number.  Certain charges require a court order before the property is released.  See also: personal property

Held by clerks office

Held by Sheriffs office

Records department number. Only used to get case number or detective name.

276-8100 ext 4464
274-0000

247-8210

EVIDENCE (FLORIDA DEPT. OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT)
Responsible for analyzing evidence submitted by local or Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.  (Lab does not accept evidence directly from public.)  Handles post fraud investigations & referrals to the State Attorney & Administrative Disqualification Hearings.

4211 N. Lois Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614
    Crime Lab
     4211-A  N. Lois Avenue
     Tampa, FL 33614
     Public Assistance Fraud
     4211-A N. Lois Avenue
     Tampa, FL 33614

878-3000
Fax 878-7303
878-7301

878-7351

EXECUTORS

Clerk of Circuit Court
Probate Division
800 E. Twiggs  St. – Room 206-E
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4360

EX PARTE
Decision by a judge without requiring all of the parties to the controversy to be present.

Mental Health/Baker Act

276-8100 Ext 4595

EXPLOSIVES (FIRE RESCUE)

2709 E. Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610

276-6600

EXPRESS AUTHORITY – The Authority is responsible for planning & constructing expressway systems as toll-operated facilities.

412 Madison St. – Ste. 800
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6740
Fax  273-3730

EXPUNGEMENT – Erasure of records.  Packets available.

800 E. Twiggs St. Room 101 Windows 11 & 12
Clerks office by which they were charged or Public Defenders Office.

276-8100
Ext 3800

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Maintains County Facilities

County Center
601 E.  Kennedy Blvd.

272-5769
272-5112

FACT  FINDER
24-hour automated information line that answers the most commonly-asked questions of Hillsborough County Gov.

272-6500

FAIR HOUSING
Provides information to persons who have been victims of housing discrimination.

1. 7th Street SW

Washington, DC 20410
                                        Fair Housing

1-800-669-9777

228-2026

FAMILY COURT SERVICES
Family Court Services is a partnership between the 13th Judicial Circuit Court and Success 4 Kids & Families.   The partnership was created to assist families with children who are going through a court proceeding.  Often time’s children become affected by the changes that occur due to these proceedings.  Family Court Services strives to reduce the effects of these proceedings by identifying appropriate court programs and community resources that can help the family during this transition.
Family Court Services looks at the needs of the entire family, with the priority being the needs of the child or children.

800 E. Twiggs Street – Room 208
Tampa, FL 33602
                                                                 
Previously known as:
Family Resource Center
Family Court Resources

272-5104
272-5887 Fax

FAMILY FORMS CLINIC
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that uses volunteer attorneys to help people who do not have an attorney complete Hillsborough County’s court-approved family law forms and packets.

800 E. Twiggs Street

813-864-2280 ext 205
(Recording)

FAMILY LAW
Cases relating to Adoption, Divorce, Child Support, Paternity matters, Name Change and other family matters.

Clerk of Circuit Court
800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 101
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4358

FAMILY INTAKE UNIT  - SEE CASE MANAGEMENT

272-5642

FDLE/Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center    State law enforcement agency for State of Fla.
FDLE/Crime Laboratory – Responsible for analyzing evidence submitted by local or federal law enforcement agencies.  (Lab does not accept evidence directly from the public.)

4211 N. Lois Ave., Tampa, FL 33611

4211 N. Lois Ave., Tampa, FL 33611

878-7300

878-7301

253-1000

FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
Conducts Federal Court business, both Civil and Criminal.  Naturalization/Immigration Swearing-Ins are held at the Federal Courthouse.

District Court/Tampa Division
801 N. Florida Ave. – Ste. 14B
                                  Jury Information

301-5400
301-5935
301-5494

See: Highway Patrol

FELONY – CLERK’S OFFICE

Clerk of Court
800 E. Kennedy Blvd. – Rm 202
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext  4368 or 4307

FINGERPRINTS

NOTE: Tampa Police Dept.
             411 N. Franklin St.  – 276-3200  

HCSO Brandon Office
     2307 Falkenburg Rd., ID Office

HCSO Carrollwood Substation
    14343 Dale Mabry

HCSO Citrus Park Mall – D-3 Office
    7202 Gunn Hwy.

HCSO Fountain Oaks Substation
     3609 Waters

HCSO Town N’ Country Substation
USF Area D-1

247-8555

247-3916

247-0330

975-2050

554-5165
247-0600
276-3200 

FIRE MARSHAL, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
FIRE MARSHAL, CITY OF TAMPA

3210 S. 78th Street, Tampa, FL 33619
808 E. Zack Street, Tampa, FL 33602

744-5541
274-7000

FIRE RESCUE

2709 E. Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610

272-6600
Fax 272-6692             

FISHING LICENSE

Tax Collector’s Office/ County Center
601 E.  Kennedy Blvd. – 14th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

635-5200

FLORIDA BAR/TALLAHASSEE, FL

Also See: Bar Association or Hillsborough County Bar

(800) 342-8060
Ext. 5832
Fax (850) 561-5827

FLORIDA ID CARDS
ID Cards can only be obtained at 3 Tax Collectors locations.  They are the first three on the list.

Can be obtained at the following TAX COLLECTORS OFFICES:
Brandon Br.:  2211 N. Falkenburg Rd.
S. County Br.:  3002 SR 674, Ruskin
W. County Br.:   6283 W. Waters Ave.
Downtown Br.:   601E.Kennedy/14thFl.
N. Tampa Br.:   9209 N. Florida Ave.
Plant City:    1834 Jim Redman Pkwy.
Can also be obtained at the following DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES:
Brandon:              10101 Adamo Drive
E. Tampa:  2814 E. Hillsborough Ave.
N. Tampa:    14220 N. Nebraska Ave.
Plant City:               408 W. Renfro St.
West Tampa:       4100 Dr. MLK Blvd.

635-5200

272-2714
272-3771
975-6544
757-9047
871-7375

FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE
They provide complete instructions for recipient of call.

                                                                            
                         Voice Communication        
                          Customer Service

1-800-955-8711
1-800-955-8970
1-800-955-8013

FOOD STAMPS SERVICE CENTER – DOWNTOWN
Provides financial & medical assistance to children who are deprived of support or care.

1313 N. Tampa St.
Tampa, FL 33602

(866) 762-2236
Fax 272-2476

FORECLOSURES
Foreclosure sales are held every day at 2:00 PM Room 201-E or 202-E.  A list of the foreclosure sales may be obtained in Room 530-A.

Clerk of Circuit Court
800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 530-A
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4784

FRAUD COMPLAINTS

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD – Handles post fraud investigations and referrals to the State Attorney and administrative disqualification hearings.

Federal Trade Commission
225 Peachtree St., NE – Ste.1500
Atlanta, GA 30303
                         4211 N. Lois Avenue
                         Tampa, FL  33614

(877) 382-4357

878-7388

GARBAGE

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 24th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5680

GARNISHMENT OF WAGES
Legal Dept of employee is served.

                               Secretary of State
                                 Child Support

(850) 414-5500
276-8100 – Ext  4358

GENERAL MAGISTRATES

Joan Montagno        480 E Dependency
Jon Johnson            480 E Dependency
Sean Cadigan          406 E Probate
Martin D. Proctor      405 E Family Law
Vicki L. Reeves         407 E Family Law
Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo  404 E Family Law
Richard A. Weis        406 E Family Law,
                             Probate & Guardianship

272-5525
272-5525
276-8517
272-6435
272-2335
276-2337
272-5351

GOVERNMENT ACCESS TV  HTV22
The County’s television station that communicates County Government activities to the public.

County Center      HTV Studio/Adm.
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 28th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5362
Fax 276-2691

GRAND JURY ROOM

Jury Services

800 E. Twiggs St.
Judicial Conference Room 6th floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100 ext 4747

GUARDIAN AD LITEM
This Program recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer guardians ad litem and pro bono attorneys to represent the best interest of the County’s abused, abandoned and neglected children throughout their involvement with the legal system.

655 N. Franklin Street – Ste. 1300
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5110
Fax 272-6821

GUARDIANSHIPS

Clerk of Circuit Court
Probate Division
800 E. Twiggs St. – Ste. 206
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext. 4360

GUN  PERMITS
The Tax Collector issues hunting licenses, and related permits – valid for 12 months.  Short-term, annual and 5-5-year censes and permits may be purchased via the State’s automated telephone service – 1-888-347-4356.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy  Blvd. – 14th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

635-5200

HARDSHIP LICENSE

2418 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610

873-4830

HARRASSMENT

Call:    THE ACTION CENTER

272-5900 or
272-6423

HAVEN W. POE RUNAWAY SERVICES CENTER – Counseling services to reunite families and prevent runaway behavior, as well as providing a safe haven.

207 Beach Place
Tampa, FL 33606

272-6606
Fax: 272-7160

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
Childhood programs for low-income parents of children – ages prenatal through 4 – including those with special needs.

Fountain Oaks Business Park
3639 W. Waters, Suite 500
Tampa, FL 33614

272-5140

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Provides a variety of public health  services to County residents, including direct services emergency preparedness, disease control, environmental health, health education and vital Statistics.  Vital Statistics. Vital

Information Line & Main Office
1105 E. Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
See also:  Vital Statistics
13601 N. 22nd Street
(One block North of Fletcher Ave. on
22nd St.—behind Amoco Gas Sta..)

307-8000

307-8002

HELP DESK/CLERK’S OFFICE

276-8100
Ext 4444

HIGHWAY PATROL
State Law Enforcement Agency specializing in traffic enforcement, traffic homicide investigation, drug interdiction, crash investigation, traffic safety and aerial patrol of Florida highways.

11305 McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

632-6859

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BAR ASSOC.

Also See: Bar Association of Florida Bar

Tampa City Center
201 N. Franklin St – Ste 1750
                                   Lawyer Referral

221-7780
Fax 221-7778
221-7777

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County, & Executive Officer of the Courts.  He is responsible for maintaining law and order & for the apprehension of violators of the law.   
      This Office will serve papers on Individuals–                                    

Sheriff’s Operation Center

1. 8th 1Ave., Tampa, FL 33605

District 1 14102 N. 20th St., Tampa, FL
District 2  2224 Falkenburg Rd., Tampa
District 3  7202 N. Gunn Hwy., Tampa
District 4  508 33rd St., SE, Ruskin, FL

700  E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL

247-8000
247-0600
247-0850
247-0330
247-0455

247-8200

HKI   - HILLSBOROUGH KIDS, INC.
Provides protective services to neglected & at-risk children & families within Hillsborough  Cnty.
            Camelot Office places “special needs
             Children” and supervises adoption.                                 

101 S. Franklin Street – Ste. 201
Tampa, FL 33602 
  
Camelot (Adoption & Foster Care)
1911 U.S. Hwy 301 North
Tampa, FL 33619

225-1105
Fax   226-0661

635-9765
Fax  635-9725

HOME SOLICITATION PERMITS
Applicants should bring identification, S.S. card, 2 recent passport-size photos, and have all other licenses required by the City, County, and State.  The Sherif’f ’s Office takes the fingerprints.  Fee is non-refundable.

Clerk of Circuit Court
One Mack-Cali Center
501 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 6th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4157

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
Property Appraiser is responsible for identifying, locating and fairly assessing real and tangible personal property within the County for ad valorem tax purposes.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy – 16th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6100

HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY)  - Authority for Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital
2 Columbia Drive
Davis Island, FL 33606

844-7481

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Housing & Community Code Enforcement provides decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and moderate income resident, through State, Federal and County Funded Programs.

10119 Windhorst Road
Tampa, FL 33619

274-6600
Fax 274-6691

HUMAN RESOURCES (COUNTY)
Provides services for County employees such as insurance programs, discipline and grievance procedures, employee policies and procedures, new employee processing, etc.

County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 17th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-5130

HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY
Provides adoption program and shelter for unwanted dogs and cats.  Provides low cost spay/neuter clinic (by appt. ONLY) & lost & found service.  Also provides Animals Program which provides dog/cat food to senior citizens and the homebound.

3607 N. Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL  33607

876-7138

HUNTING LICENSES

Tax Collector’s Office
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. -14th Floor
Tampa, FL 33601

635-5200

I. D. CARDS  (SEE – FLORIDA  ID CARDS

IDENTITY THEFT
Identify Theft occurs when someone uses your name, Social Security #, date of birth, or other identifying information, without authority, to commit fraud.

State Attorney General’s  Office (Local)
                                         Hotline
                                         Equifax
                                         Experian
                                         TransUnion 

287-7900
866-966-7226
800-525-6285
888-397-3742
800-680-7289

IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICES   Provides information on becoming an American Citizen, Green Card information, U. S. Passport or Visa questions.  Orphan Adoptions, bringing families to U.S. Non-Immigrant gaining employment status, and to report illegal Aliens.
                                     

                          Federal Government
                          (Benefits & Services)
     National Customer Service Center
                          (Forms and Petitions)
Local Address
5524 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607
Swearing-In Ceremonies/Federal Crt.
      801 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL  
website: www.uscis.gov   

800-375-5283

301-5400

IMMUNIZATION
Forms, Benefits and Service

              National Information Hotline
              County Health Department
              1105 E. Kennedy Blvd.
              Tampa, FL 33602

800-232-2522
307-8000

INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS

Local
Secretary of State

272-2552
850-414-5500

INDIGENCY SCREENING
Determines the financial status of defendant & eligibility for the appointment of the Public Defender or County funding for domestic violence assessment, treatment & monitoring.

Civil Indigency Screening
800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 101
Criminal Indigency Screening
800 E. Kennedy Blvd./Annex –Rm203
Collections/Assessments Dept.(C-Pay)
800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 101-D

276-8100  Ext 3896

276-8100   Ext 3891

276-8100   Ext 3896

INFORMATION BOOTH

Courthouse Annex – 800 E. Kennedy
Edgecomb Courthouse
800 E.Twiggs – 1st  Floor Lobby

301-7318
307-3234

INJUNCTION & RESTRAINING ORDER

Clerk of Circuit Court
800 E. Twiggs – 1st Floor
Tampa, FL 33607

276-8100   Ext 4356

INOPERABLE VEHICLES\
Community Code Enforcement

9260 Bay Plaza Blvd. – Ste. 510
Tampa, FL  33619

744-5568 Ext 110

INSPECTION
Building Department

601 E. Kennedy Blvd. – 19th Floor
Tampa, FL 33619

272-5600

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

5309 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612
                                         Tallahassee

987-6741

(904) 488-3440

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Office Hours:  8:30am-5:00pm, M-F
     (Mid January through April 15
       8:50am–4:30pm – Rest of Year)

3848 W. Columbus Drive 
Tampa, FL 33607
                   Tax Forms & Publications
                             Refund Information
                                 Filing Assistance
                         Tax Fraud Information

800-829-3676
800-829-4477
800-829-1040
800-829-0433

INTERNS – Applying for positions in the Court  System

Tonya Larry handles this area.

272-6330

J-Calendar

Attorneys are able to schedule hearing dates and times with Judges.
For help: www.jcalendar.net or support@softworksis.com

1-727-328-1540
1-800-221-2730

JAILS

Falkenburg Rd. Jail  INFORMATION   530 Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL33619 
Orient Rd. Jail OPERATION  STATUS
12011 n. Orient Road,  Tampa, FL 33619
Morgan St. Jail
  1301 Morgan St., Tampa, FL 33602
Work Release Center
  1800 Orient Road Jail, Tampa, FL
INMATE INFORMATION FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE

247-8300

247-8888

www.hcso.tampa.fl.us

JUDGEMENTS

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording
One Mack-Cali Center
501 E.  Kennedy Blvd. – 6th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100

JUDICIAL  QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

1110 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL  33603

(850) 488-1581

JURY SERVICES

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 201
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4747

JUVENILE DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM
Includes Juvenile Arbitration, Juvenile Shock Education, and Teen Court.

700 E. Twiggs St. – 8th floor
Tampa, FL 33602

272-6766

JUVENILE INFORMATION LINE  - CLERK’S OFFICE
This office cannot provide any information (BY TELEPHONE) on Juvenile cases.  Individuals must come to the Courthouse in person, with proper ID.

800 E. Twiggs St. – Room 452
Tampa, FL 33602

276-8100
Ext 4369

JUVENILE PROBLEMS
(Child & Family Counseling Services, Intake & Non-Residential Counseling)
 
EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE PROGRAM