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How to view a website’s digital certificate in Safari, Firefox and Chrome

If you’re concerned about the ownership of a website you’re visiting or want to make sure that the data you’re transmitting through that site is secure, you may want to view that site’s certificate.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to view a digital certificate in the most common browsers: Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. You can follow these steps on your Mac or Windows PC.

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What is a digital certificate?

Without going into too much detail, here are a few things to know about digital certificates.

The CISA (Cyber Infrastructure) website , which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, explains it well:

If a website has a valid certificate, it means that a certificate authority has taken steps to verify that the web address actually belongs to that organization.

Furthermore:

By making sure a website encrypts your information and has a valid certificate, you can help protect yourself against attackers who create malicious sites to gather your information.

There are two ways to quickly identify if a website uses encryption with a certificate:

• A closed padlock symbol will appear next to the website’s URL in your browser’s address bar.
• The website’s URL will begin with “ https: ” rather than “ http: ”.

What does a digital certificate include?

Once you view the certificate, you’ll be able to check the following details :

Who issued the certificate: This is the company that put the website through a process to determine the validity and trustworthiness of it. Look for companies like VeriSign, Thawte, DigiCert, or GlobalSign.

Who the certificate is issued to: This is the website owner or organization who the certificate belongs to and should match the name of who or what you expect when visiting the site.

Certificate expiration date: Most certificates are issued for one to two years, but some can be even longer. They can and should be reviewed by the site owner. Be leery of certificates that are expired, especially for a couple of years.

Verify a website’s certificate

1) Click the padlock at the beginning of the URL in the address bar.

2) In the small pop-up that appears, click Show Certificate .

3) You’ll see a summary of the certificate information and can expand the Trust and Details sections for the complete certificate.

2) In the small pop-up that appears, click Connection is secure .

3) Next, click Certificate is valid .

4) Similar to the window you see in Safari, you’ll get a summary of the certificate information and can expand the Details section for more.

Or, you can use the Developer Tools menu:

1) Click View > Developer > Developer Tools from the menu bar.

2) On the right side of the refreshed page, click Security > View Certificate .

You’ll see the same small pop-up window as if you click the padlock.

View the current site’s certificate

2) You should see Connection Secure . Click the arrow next to it.

3) You’ll then see the certificate issuer. Below that, click More Information .

4) A window will pop open with details, and you can click the View Certificate button, which will open a new tab with that website’s certificate details.

View all certificates

1) Click the menu button on the right of your Firefox toolbar and pick Settings or click Firefox > Preferences from the menu bar.

2) Select Privacy & Security on the left and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page under Security .

3) Click View Certificates .

4) A window will pop open showing all certificates on file with Firefox.

5) Double-click one to open its certificate in a new tab.

A good way to validate trust

If you’re visiting what you believe to be a secure site, doing a quick check on the website’s certificate is worth your time. It takes only a minute to see if the site belongs to who it should, if the issuer is a trusted source, and if the certificate is still valid.

Is checking digital certificates for sites you visit something that you do regularly? Or is this new to you? Let us know your thoughts or if you have tips of your own in the comments below!

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How do I make Safari automatically use a particular client certificate for an entire site?

Using client certificates with Safari present a number of problems:

• Safari asks to select a client certificate on each page of the site (annoying)
• Safari might even re-ask you to choose a certificate on a page you've already visited, particularly if you have to update your client certificate

How can I fix these issues?

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Safari's client certificates and related preferences are stored in Keychain Manager with a kind of certificate .

When you select a certificate to use with a web site, it stores another entry in the Keychain Manager with a kind of identity preference . Unfortunately, by default it stores it only for the exact page you were on. Both the name and location are set to the URL of the page.

To fix this, you can just edit one of the identity preference entries and change the where section to the base URL, like https://somesslsite.com/ (the trailing slash is important!). I also update the name to the same thing to prevent confusion. You can then delete all of the other identity preference entries for that site.

If you have a certificate that expired and you've had to add a new one, I would recommend that you delete the old certificate entries and all of the related identity preference entries.

To find certificate and identity preference entries, open Keychain Manager, make sure All Items is selected, and search for the partial URL and/or certificate name as appropriate. You probably don't have many, so if that doesn't work just sort the list by kind and you should be able to find them easily.

NOTE: I'm answer this myself since I figured it out but wanted to persist the knowledge for myself and others.

• 2 Unfortunately, Safari keeps asking for each sub URL... :-/ –  Tafkadasoh Commented Sep 16, 2014 at 9:27
• removed comment. DanJs answer already explains that. –  Calon Commented Sep 14, 2015 at 13:05
• 1 Not that you have to update the location property. Name is not sufficient. –  andy Commented Oct 1, 2018 at 15:16

Partial paths and wildcards are now supported in more recent versions of OS X. So you can use the Keychain Manager to create an identity preference for an entire web site and/or domain.

Partial path example (note that the trailing slash is required!):

Wildcard example:

Full details here (from 'man security' page):

Prior to 10.5.4, identity preferences for SSL/TLS client authentication could only be set on a per-URL basis. The URL being visited had to match the service name exactly for the preference to be in effect. In 10.5.4, it became possible to specify identity preferences on a per-server basis, by using a service name with a partial path URL to match more specific paths on the same server. For example, if an identity preference for " https://www.apache-ssl.org/ " exists, it will be in effect for " https://www.apache-ssl.org/cgi/cert-export ", and so on. Note that partial path URLs must end with a trailing slash character. Starting with 10.6, it is possible to specify identity preferences on a per-domain basis, by using the wildcard character * as the leftmost component of the service name. Unlike SSL wildcards, an identity preference wildcard can match more than one subdomain. For example, an identity preference for the name *.army.mil will match server1.subdomain1.army.mil or server2.subdomain2.army.mil . Likewise, a preference for *.mil will match both server.army.mil and server.navy.mil .

• Worked for me (running Safari 7.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.9.1) –  Tafkadasoh Commented Dec 19, 2013 at 11:07
• The "File->New Identity Preference" menu item seems to have disappeared (as of Keychain Access 10.5). Now I can only find it in a contextual menu if I control-click on a certificate. –  jhfrontz Commented Jan 29, 2020 at 15:01
• Strange @jhfrontz... I am also running 10.5 and I still see the "File->New Identity Preference...". 4th item down under "New Keychain...". Are you sure you have a certificate selected? –  DanJ Commented Jan 30, 2020 at 16:33
• @DanJ aha, thanks. I was expecting it to be a generally available menu item. –  jhfrontz Commented Jun 23, 2020 at 14:07

I've been struggling with this myself and the above answer made me realize what was going on.

If you had a certificate for a website and it expired, what you should do is remove the old certificate. Then also remove the identity preference type items for that website. These old items are just as much expired as the certificate is. After you remove them, any new identity preference will be stored and used correctly.

• Remove old certificate
• Remove old certificate's identity preference items
• Add new certificate

Then you can browse to the website, select the new certificate from the list, this will be remembered for that specific web address. Currently we are at Safari 5.1.3 and this version will not use any wildcards for preferences, you will have to add the preference for each change in web address... Hope this helps someone, just putting it out there because I didn't find any complete answer.

• please refer to @apinstein answer for the correct way to do it –  dwery Commented Oct 10, 2013 at 12:50

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How to Check Digital Certificates on Computer and iPhone

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There are two simple ways to ensure that things are safe quickly, and the website uses encryption with a certificate. First is the presence of a closed padlock icon in the URL bar, and the second is the beginning of the URL as HTTPS instead of HTTP.

Keep data safe. It is vital to ensure that the site you visit transmits your data securely or not. When you view a website’s Certificate, you come to know about the ownership and whether it is secure to transfer your data through this site or not. So if you are looking to view a website’s Certificate, here are easy steps to do so on Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and even iPhone.

What Details are in a Digital Certificate?

• Who issued the certificate? It may be VeriSign, DigiCert, GlobalSign, or Thawte. These are the companies that, after due process, determined the validity, trustworthiness, and related credibility of the website.
• To whom the certificate is issued? It is the website owner or organization to whom the certificate belongs. Ensure it matches the name of the website or the parent company or the name you expect when you visit that site.

The expiration date of the Certificate: This is mostly one to two years, but sometimes it can be longer than this.

How to View Digital Certificate in Safari

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• How to View Digital Certificates on iPhone

Step #1. Inside Safari on Mac, open the website whose certificate you wish to see.

Step #2. In the address bar, click on the padlock icon that is at the start of the URL.

Step #3. Click on Show Certificate from the small pop-up.

Step #4. Here you will see the certificate information as a summary. You may click on Trust and Details to expand and view the complete certificate.

How to View Digital Certificate in Chrome

Step #1. Open the website in Chrome.

Step #2. Click on the small padlock from the left of the URL.

Step #3. Click on Certificate (Valid)  from the small dropdown pop-up.

Step #4. Here you have a summary of the certificate information. Click on Details  to view the entire certificate. You may scroll down to see everything.

Use Developer Tools to View Digital Certificate in Chrome

In addition to the above method, you can also use developer tools menu to view the certificate.

Step #1. Place your mouse pointer, preferably on an empty place on the website and right-click. Now, Click on Inspect.

Step #2. Click on Security.

Note: If you do not see the Security tab, place your mouse pointer on the boundary of this pop-up and drag it to the left to increase the size. You may also click on the small double arrow and then click ‘ Security. ‘

Step #3. Click on View certificate.

Note: If you are running Chrome on Mac, in Step #1, you may click on View from top menu bar → Developer → Developer Tools → Security → View certificate.

How to View Digital Certificate in Firefox

Firefox also lets you quickly view the certificate of the site you are visiting.

Step #1. Ensure you have opened the website in Firefox.

Step #2. Click on the padlock .

Step #3. Next, click on the arrow next to the words ‘Connection secure.’

Step #4. Here you will see a few details. Click on More Information.

Step #5. A separate window opens that has many details. Click on View Certificate. It will open in a new tab with the website’s certificate details.

View All Certificates Inside Firefox

Step #1. Inside Firefox, click on three horizontal lines icon from the top right.

Step #2. Click on Preferences. It will open in a new tab.

Step #3. Now click Privacy & Security.

Step #4. Scroll down and under Certificates, click on View Certificates…

Step #5. Now from this pop-up double click on any certificate to open all its details.

How to View Digital Certificate in Opera

Finally, let us see how to view certificates in Opera browser

Step #1. Open the website inside Opera browser.

Step #2. Click on the green padlock from the right of the URL.

Step #3. Click on Certificate (Valid) .

Step #4. Here, if you are looking for more info, you may click on Details.

How to View Certificate on iPhone

It was easy and straightforward to see certificates on the computer version of Safari, Chrome, and other browsers. But, doing so on the iPhone is a bit complex. When you tap on the padlock icon in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone, it opens up the keyboard instead of showing the certificate. But we have a solution.

Step #1. Open App Store and download TLS Inspector .

Step #2. Launch this app and tap Understood.

Step #3. Here you can input the website address and quickly view the certificates.

Alternatively, you can also use TLS Inspector extension inside Chrome or Safari to see the certificate there. You do not need to open this app. Read on.

How to See Certificate on iPhone in Safari

Step #1. Follow Step #1 and Step #2 above.

Step #2. Launch Safari and open the website.

Step #3. Tap on the share icon.

Step #4. Tap Show Certificate or Certificate.

There you go!

How to Check Certificate on iPhone in Chrome

In Chrome, you can see a concise summary without needing any other app. You can see whether the connection is secure or not by following the steps below.

Step #1. Open the website in Chrome on your iPhone.

Step #2. Tap three dots icon → Site Information. In a small pop-up you can see the relevant information in brief.

To view the full certificate in Chrome, follow Step #1 and Step #2 under ‘How to view Certificates on iPhone.’ Next, tap on the share icon that is in the Chrome URL bar. Finally, tap Show Certificate or Certificate.

Signing off…

This is how you can view certificates inside various browsers. I also showed you how to do so on an iOS device. I hope this post was helpful to you. Kindly share what you feel in the comments down below. If you have additional ways, let us know that too.

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[SOLVED] How Do I Fix Safari Certificate Error on Mac?

Safari, the default web browser on Mac, is known for its seamless browsing experience and robust security features. However, there are times when you might encounter a pesky “Certificate Error”  while trying to access certain websites. These errors can be frustrating, but they’re usually a result of security measures designed to protect you from potentially harmful websites. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the common causes of Safari certificate errors  on Mac and provide step-by-step solutions to help you resolve them.

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Part 1: Understanding Safari Certificate Errors

Part 2:common causes of safari certificate errors, part 3: how do i fix invalid certificate error on mac.

An “Invalid Certificate Error”  on Mac, specifically when encountered in a web browser like Safari, indicates that there is an issue with the SSL/TLS certificate presented by a website. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security) are cryptographic protocols that provide secure communication over networks, such as the Internet. These protocols ensure that the data exchanged between a user’s device and a website’s server is encrypted and secure.

SSL/TLS certificates play a crucial role in this process by validating the authenticity of a website and establishing a secure connection. When you visit a website, your browser checks the website’s certificate to verify its identity. If the certificate is valid, properly issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), and not expired, your browser establishes a secure connection. However, if there’s an issue with the certificate, you’ll see an “Invalid Certificate Error.”

Certificate errors in Safari  occur when the browser detects an issue with the SSL/TLS certificates used by a website to establish a secure connection. SSL/TLS certificates are digital documents that validate the identity of a website and encrypt data exchanged between the user and the website. When Safari encounters a problem with these certificates, it displays an error message to prevent users from accessing potentially unsafe websites.

There are a few common scenarios that can trigger an “Invalid Certificate Error” , Explore our step-by-step guide on resolving safari certificate errors  and enjoy uninterrupted browsing.

Expired Certificate: SSL/TLS certificates have an expiration date. If the certificate presented by the website has expired, your browser will flag it as invalid.

Untrusted Certificate Authority: If the certificate is not issued by a recognized and trusted Certificate Authority, your browser will treat it as invalid.

Certificate Chain Issues: SSL/TLS certificates are often issued in a chain, with an intermediary CA and a root CA. If any part of this chain is not properly configured or trusted, it can lead to an invalid certificate error.

Hostname Mismatch: The certificate is issued for a specific domain or hostname. If you’re trying to access the site using a different URL, your browser might consider the certificate invalid.

Self-Signed Certificates: Some websites use self-signed certificates instead of those issued by trusted CAs . While they can provide encryption, they’re not automatically trusted by browsers, resulting in an invalid certificate error.

Certificate Revocation: If the website’s certificate has been revoked due to security concerns, your browser will consider it invalid.

Mismatched Public and Private Key: If there’s a mismatch between the public key in the certificate and the corresponding private key on the server, it can lead to an invalid certificate error.

It’s important to note that while encountering an invalid certificate error can be frustrating, these errors are designed to protect users from potentially harmful websites and secure their data. In some cases, you might be able to proceed to the website if you’re certain it’s legitimate, but exercise caution when doing so.

If you encounter an invalid certificate error, it’s recommended to ensure that you’re accessing legitimate and secure websites. If you’re uncertain about the legitimacy of a website or the nature of the error, it’s best to avoid proceeding and potentially exposing your personal information to security risks.

It’s important to take these warnings seriously, as they are designed to protect you from potentially harmful websites and unauthorized access to your data. If you’re certain that the website you’re trying to access is legitimate, you can proceed with caution. However, exercise vigilance and ensure you’re visiting secure websites to avoid falling victim to online scams or security breaches.

Fixing an “Invalid Certificate Error”  on your Mac involves troubleshooting the underlying issues related to SSL/TLS certificates. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you resolve this error:

Check Date and Time Settings: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences.”  Choose “Date & Time”  and ensure that the option to “Set date and time automatically”  is enabled. An incorrect system date and time can trigger certificate errors.

Clear Safari Cache and Cookies : Open Safari and click on “Safari”  in the top menu. Select “Preferences”  and navigate to the “Privacy”  tab. Click “Manage Website Data”  and remove stored data for the affected website. Cached data can sometimes cause certificate errors.

Update Safari: Outdated browsers can sometimes have issues with certificate validation. Check for updates by clicking the Apple menu, selecting “System Preferences,”  and then choosing “Software Update.”  Install any available updates for Safari.

Check the Website URL: Ensure you’re accessing the website using the correct URL and domain. Mismatched URLs can trigger certificate warnings.

Use a Different Browser: If the error persists in Safari, try accessing the website using a different browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. This can help determine if the issue is specific to Safari.

Proceed with Caution: If you’re certain that the website is legitimate and you want to proceed despite the certificate error, you can often do so by clicking on the “Advanced”  or “Show Details”  option (if available) on the error page. However, exercise caution when bypassing warnings.

Check the Certificate Chain: Click on the “Advanced”  or “Show Details”  option on the error page to view the certificate details. Verify that the certificate chain is complete and issued by a trusted Certificate Authority. If there are any issues with the chain, it could trigger the error.

Contact Website Support: If you continue to experience the error, reach out to the support team of the website you’re trying to access. They might be able to provide insight or resolve the issue from their end.

Check for Network Interference: If you’re on a network with strict security settings, proxies, or firewalls, they might interfere with SSL/TLS connections. Try accessing the website from a different network to see if the error persists.

Update macOS: Ensure your macOS is up to date. Sometimes, system updates can include security patches that affect SSL/TLS certificate validation.

Scan for Malware or Adware: Use reputable antivirus or antimalware software to scan your Mac for potential malware or adware that might be causing certificate errors.

Remember that while some certificate errors can be bypassed, it’s crucial to exercise caution and only proceed if you’re confident about the legitimacy of the website. Invalid certificate errors are designed to protect your data and privacy, so avoid accessing websites that trigger these warnings unless you’re certain they’re safe.

Encountering a certificate error in Safari  on your Mac might be an inconvenience, but it’s a sign that your browser is working to keep you safe. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can often resolve these issues and continue browsing securely. Remember, while there are workarounds like bypassing warnings, it’s always best to ensure that you’re visiting legitimate and secure websites to protect your personal information and sensitive data.

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eRecording with the Pinellas Clerk

eRecording, or electronic recording, is the process of filing and recording documents with the Pinellas County Clerk's Recording Office online. This process would otherwise require documents to be submitted by express mail, courier service or a personal visit.

To eRecord, a customer utilizes one of the eRecord vendors from the list provided below. The customer can scan the original document to be recorded, convert it to an electronic image, add indexing information and then submit the document to the Pinellas County Clerk's Recording Office online.

Please contact one of the following volume eRecord Vendors if you wish to begin sending your Recordable documents to Pinellas County electronically:

• eRecording Partners Network (EPN) Phone: (888) 325-3365 | Contact: www.erecordingpartners.net
• Corporation Service Company (CSC) Phone: (866) 652-0111 | Contact: ep.erecording.com
• Simplifile Phone: (800) 460-5657 | Contact: www.simplifile.com

Specialty eRecording Vendors

The following eRecording services are directed toward lower-volume customers. These services vary but are typically focused on specific document types, such as Notice of Commencement and lien or claim-related documents. The Pinellas County Clerk has no direct relationship with these service providers, and each customer should carefully review each to decide which, if any, they wish to do business with.

• E-Recording USA Phone: (561) 746-4640 | Contact: www.erecordingusa.com
• File and Go Phone: (386) 845-8638 | Contact: www.FileandGo.com
• Record-Nation Phone: (407) 902-8768 | Contact: www.record-nation.com

The Clerk's office is working to list additional eRecord vendors.

If you are an eRecording vendor who would like to begin eRecording with the Pinellas County Clerk's Office, please contact the Recording Office at [email protected] .

You are solely responsible for ensuring the timeliness of a recording for any legal purpose. While in most cases, the Clerk processes all documents received for recording within 2 business days; the Clerk cannot guarantee same or next-day recording for documents received by mail, drop-box, or through eRecording. While rare, instances of equipment failure, high volume of recording requests, emergencies, or other unforeseen delays may impact recording times. If your recording is time-sensitive, you may wish to consider recording your document in person at the Clerk’s Recording Services Department during normal business hours.

• Marriage FAQ

Domestic Partnership

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller acts as an Agent for the State of Florida to issue Marriage Licenses within Pinellas County, Florida; pursuant to Florida Statute 741.01. Clerk’s Recording Services offers Marriage License, Marriage Ceremony and Marriage Photo services. For Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies, you may visit Recording Services, Room 150 of the Clearwater Courthouse, the St. Petersburg Branch, or the North County Branch of the Clerk’s office. 

Marriage License Effective Date

When at least one party is a Florida Resident, Florida Statute 741.04(5) requires a 3 day waiting period between the day the License is purchased and the day the License will become Effective for the couple to marry. For a Marriage to be valid, the ceremony must take place between the Effective date and Expiration date listed on the License.

Completing a Premarital Preparation Course and presenting the Certificate of Completion to the Clerk will waive the three day waiting period, when at least one of the applicants is a Florida Resident. This will allow the couple to marry the day they purchase the License.

When both parties are non-Florida Residents, the waiting period does not apply.

A Marriage License is Only Valid for a 60 Day Period

The 60 days period begins on the issue date written on the license and ends on the expiration date written on the license. If a marriage ceremony is performed before the effective date or after the expiration date, the marriage license is not valid. If a couple allows a marriage license to expire and they wish to be married, then they will need to apply for a new marriage license.

Obtaining a Marriage License

1. Complete & Submit the online EMarriage Application

The EMarriage Application is a required form that must be filled out prior to obtaining a Marriage License from the Clerk’s office. The application is an online form that can be completed at the couple’s convenience prior to coming into the Clerk’s office, or on a public terminal within one of the Clerk’s office locations offering Marriage services.

EMarriage Application

• Read the Disclaimer: After filling out the EMarriage application, the couple must appear before the Clerk and meet the State of Florida’s requirements to be issued the Marriage License. Completing the EMarriage application is a prerequisite to obtaining a Marriage License.
• If either party was previously married, it is required to enter how and when the previous marriage ended.
• An on-screen confirmation will acknowledge that the online Application was successfully completed.
• The Application has been sent to the Clerk’s Marriage Application Queue. It will only remain there for 30 days. To obtain a Marriage License, both parties must appear in person at one of the Clerk’s Office locations that offer Marriage Services within 30 days of submitting the Application.

2. The couple applies in person at the Clerk's office with proper identification

Both applicants are required to appear in person and provide the Clerk with proof of the following:

• Identification: Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID or Passport
• Age: both parties are at least 18 years old
• Non U.S. Citizens may provide a Social Security Number or an Alien Registration Number issued by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service.
• A Passport is an acceptable form of ID for Non U.S. Citizens

Biological Child in common Applicants who are both the biological parent of a minor child/children, born within the State of Florida should complete the Affirmation of Common Children form and present it to the Clerk at this time.

3. Premarital Preparation Course

If a Premarital Preparation Course was completed, the Certificate should be presented to the Clerk while the couple applies for the Marriage License in order to receive the discounted fee and to waive the three day waiting period that applies to Florida residents.

• The course was a minimum of Four hours
• The course was completed within the past year
• State whether it was given by personal instruction or other means.

Per F.S. 741.0305 (3)(b) The cost of such premarital preparation course shall be paid by the applicant. (4) Each premarital preparation course provider shall furnish each participant who completes the course with a certificate of completion specifying the name of the participant and the date of completion and whether the course was conducted by personal instruction, videotape instruction, or instruction via other electronic medium, or by a combination of these methods.

Premarital Preparation Courses are not provided by the Clerk. The Clerk can provide a list of qualified, registered providers in Pinellas County. Providers set their own fees and terms. For example, some ministers will only provide the course for members of their congregation.

You may use the below list to sort, filter and find Marriage Counselor Providers.

Note: If you find that a provider no longer offers this service, please notify our office.

Per F.S. 741.0305 (3)(a) All individuals electing to participate in a premarital preparation course shall choose from the following list of qualified instructors.

• A psychologist licensed under chapter 490.
• A clinical social worker licensed under chapter 491.
• A marriage and family therapist licensed under chapter 491.
• A mental health counselor licensed under chapter 491.
• An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under s. 496.404(23), if the representative has relevant training.

Qualified, registered providers interested in being included on the Clerk’s list: Request for inclusion on Pinellas Clerk's Premarital Preparation Course Provider List Please Note: A Premarital Preparation Course is not required, but it can have a positive effect on the Fee and Effective date of a Marriage License for Florida Residents.

Marriage License Fee

The fee for obtaining a Marriage License is $86.00.

When both applicants complete a Premarital Preparation Course and present the Certificate to the Clerk, the fee is reduced to $61.00.

4. Family Law Handbook Requirement

While applying for a Marriage License, the couple will be presented with the Family Law Handbook which outlines the Rights and Responsibilities of parties to a Marriage.

Both Parties are required to sign the Statement of Family Law Handbook, which acknowledges that each party has obtained and read/accessed the information contained within the Handbook. Each party will also mark whether or not a Premarital Preparation Course was completed. The Statement is required in order for a Florida Marriage License to be issued, pursuant to Florida Statute 741.04(4). Family Law Handbook Family Law Handbook - Spanish version

5. Oath and Signature

Once the Marriage License is prepared, the couple will review the License for accurate information. The couple will then be instructed to take an oath attesting to the truthfulness of the information they have provided, and to sign the Marriage License.

A single payment (Cash, Card, Check, etc.) made payable to the Clerk of Court.

Marriage Ceremony Fee

For your convenience, Deputy Clerks are authorized and available during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, to perform Marriage Ceremonies. No Appointment is necessary, and the Ceremony can take place as soon as the License is purchased, as long as the Effective Date is valid. The fee for this service is $30.00.

Marriage Photo & Certificate

The Clerk's Office offers a Wedding Photo service for a $10.00 fee. The Clerk’s Office also offers a Wedding Certificate for a $5.00 fee.

A Marriage License is Only Valid for a 60 day period

The 60 days period begins on the Issue Date written on the License and ends on the Expiration Date written on the License. If a Marriage Ceremony is performed before the Effective Date or after the Expiration Date, the Marriage License is not valid. If a couple allows a Marriage License to expire and they wish to be Married, then they will need to apply for a new Marriage License.

Marriage Ceremony

A Florida Marriage License allows a couple to get Married anywhere in Florida, regardless of the County the License was purchased from. For your convenience, Pinellas County Deputy Clerks are authorized to perform Marriage Ceremonies for a $30.00 fee. No Appointment is necessary, and the Ceremony can take place as soon as the License is purchased, as long as the Effective Date is valid. Additional services provided include a Marriage Photo for a $10.00 fee and a Marriage Certificate for a $5.00 fee.

Recording the License after the Marriage Ceremony

Once the Marriage Ceremony has been performed, a Pinellas County Marriage License is to be returned to the Pinellas County Clerk to Record into the Official Records. A Marriage License obtained in Pinellas County is valid for the Marriage to be performed anywhere in Florida, but a Pinellas County Marriage License must be Recorded in Pinellas County.

Once the Completed Marriage License is recorded, the Clerk will provide one Certified Copy to the couple without charge. Additional Certified Copies will cost $3.00 each. To have a completed Marriage Licenses recorded, visit Recording Services, Room 150 of the Clearwater Courthouse, or the St. Petersburg or North County Branches of the Clerk’s Office. 

Viewing Marriage Licenses

Pinellas County Marriage Licenses from May of 1972 through the present date are available to view on the Clerk’s Official Records site.

Copies of Pinellas County Marriage Licenses are available for purchase through the Clerk’s Online Copy Request and Payment Center.

Marriage Licenses may also be viewed and purchased in Official Records, Room 163, at the Clearwater Courthouse.

Amending a Marriage License

In the event an Amendment to a Recorded Marriage License is necessary, complete the Affidavit Amendment to Marriage License  form and visit Recording Services, Room 150 of the Clearwater Courthouse, or the St. Petersburg, or North County Branches of the Clerk’s office.   

Frequently Asked Questions

There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida Residents, which can be waived if: The couple complete a Premarital Preparation Course from a qualified, registered course provider and present the Certificate of Completion to the Clerk prior to obtaining the Marriage License. The couple must also sign the Statement of Family Law Handbook, acknowledging they have accessed the Family Law Handbook, and mark the section of the Statement that certifies whether or not a Premarital Preparation Course was completed. Please note: There is not a waiting period when both parties are Non Florida Residents.

The Clerk does not provide the course. We can provide with a list of qualified, registered providers in Pinellas. Providers set their own fees and terms. For example, some ministers will only provide the course for members of their congregation. If you receive a Certificate of Completion of a Premarital Counseling it must state the course was a minimum of four hours, it was given within the past year, and state whether it was given by personal instruction or other means. The certificate must be presented at the time of application for the license. List of Providers

Florida Statute 741.07 grants the following individuals the right to perform Marriage Ceremonies: All regularly Ordained Ministers of the gospel, Elders in communion with a church, or other Ordained Clergy. All Judicial Officers, including retired Judicial Officers, Clerks of the Circuit Courts, and Notaries Public of the State of Florida. "Quakers" or "Friends," may perform marriages in the manner and form used or practiced in their societies.

A Minister who has been recognized in the manner required by the regulations of the respective Denomination to perform Marriage Ceremonies.

Yes. Deputy Clerks are authorized and available during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, to perform Marriage Ceremonies. No appointment is necessary. The fee for this service is $30.00. The Clerk's Office also offers a Wedding Photo service for a $10.00 fee.

Yes. If the Captain is a Notary Public of the State of Florida, the ship is in Florida waters at the time of the ceremony, and the Florida Marriage License is valid. Florida waters: within three geographic miles from the coastline.

Once the Marriage Ceremony has taken place and the Officiator has completed their required fields on you Marriage License, return to the Clerk’s Office to have the document recorded into Official Records. The Clerk will provide the couple with one Certified Copy, the price of which was include in the purchase of the License. Additional certified copies will cost $3.00 each.

No. There are no citizenship or resident requirements.

Florida Statute 741.04(1) does not allow for a Marriage License to be issued to a person who is younger than 18 unless: 741.04(1)(a): They are 17 years old and can provide written consent from their Parents/Legal Guardians, which is acknowledged by an officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments and administer oaths And 741.04(2)(b): The older party to the marriage is not more than 2 years older than the younger party. Which means the Clerk’s Office will issue a Marriage License to: A 17 year old & another 17 year old, when they have both obtained Parental/Guardian consent, as stated above. A 17 year old with Parental/Guardian consent, as stated above, & the other party is either 18 or 19 years old. The Clerk will not issue a Marriage License to a 17 year old, even with legally acknowledge Parental/Guardian consent, with anyone who is 20 years old or older. The Clerk will not issue a Marriage License to anyone who is 16 years old or younger.

No. Speak to your clergyman, chaplain or other advisor.

What is a Domestic Partnership?

In Pinellas County a Domestic Partnership can be registered with the Clerk of Court in accordance with Pinellas County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 70, Article III, Section 70-237: Registration of Domestic Partnerships. To Register a Domestic Partnership, visit Recording Services, Room 150 of the Clearwater Courthouse, or the St. Petersburg or North County Branches of the Clerk’s office.

A Registered Domestic Partnership means the entity formed by two persons who have met the criteria listed in Section 70-237, Pinellas County Code and filed an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership with the Clerk.

Requirements for Domestic Partnership Eligibility

• Each person is at least eighteen (18) years of age and competent to contract;
• Neither person is married, nor is a partner in a domestic partnership relationship or a member of a civil union with anyone other than the co-applicant;
• They are not related by blood as defined in Florida Law;
• Each person considers himself or herself to be a member of the immediate family of the co-applicant and jointly responsible for the maintenance and support of the domestic partnership;
• Applicants reside together in a mutual residence;
• Each person declares the co-applicant to act as his/her healthcare surrogate as provided in Chapter 765, Florida Statutes and, if determined incompetent, to act as their pre-need guardian pursuant to Chapter 744, Florida Statute; and
• Each person declares the co-applicant as his/her agent to direct the disposition of their body after death;
• Each person agrees to be jointly responsible for each other’s basic food and shelter;
• Each person agrees to immediately notify the Clerk’s Office, in writing by filing an Affidavit of Termination, if the terms of the Registered Domestic Partnership are no longer applicable or if one of the domestic partners wishes to terminate the domestic partnership.

Registering for a Domestic Partnership

To register for a Domestic Partnership, both partners are required to appear in person and provide the Clerk with Identification: Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID, or Passport. The Affidavit of Domestic Partnership Registration Form must be completed. The document is required to be signed by both Partners under the pains and penalties of perjury, witnessed and signed by two Witnesses and to be Notarized. The fee to Register a Domestic Partnership is $50.00. Affidavit of Domestic Partnership Registration Form

Certificate of Domestic Partnership Card Upon registration with the Clerk, each partner will receive a Certificate of Domestic Partnership Card, reflecting the registration of the Domestic Partnership within Pinellas County. The Certificate Card will include the assigned DPR Registration number.  Printable Guide for Pinellas Domestic Partnership Registration

Amending a Registered Domestic Partnership Record

An Amendment to a Registered Domestic Partnership is necessary in the event the legal address for the Registered Domestic Partners changes; a legal name change of a Domestic Partner takes place; or to update the list of dependents of the Domestic Partnership. The Fee to Amend a Registered Domestic Partnership is $25.00. Complete the following form and visit Recording Services, Room 150 of the Clearwater Courthouse, or the St. Petersburg or North County Branches of the Clerk’s office . Domestic Partnership Amendment Form

Domestic Partnership Termination

An Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership must be signed by one or both partners and submitted to the Clerk upon voluntary termination of the partnership. Additionally, under the Pinellas County Code, a Domestic Partnership will be terminated by operation of law upon the occurrence of certain events. However, even with the occurrence of an event resulting in automatic termination, it is a Domestic Partner’s obligation to file an Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership with the Clerk within 10 days of the occurrence. The partner filing an Affidavit of Termination shall provide a copy of the termination to the Former Domestic Partner at their last known address.

There is no fee for recording an Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership. Complete the following form and visit Recording Services, Room 150 of the Clearwater Courthouse, or the St. Petersburg or North County Branches of the Clerk’s office. Affidavit of Termination of Domestic Partnership Form

Domestic Partnership Registry Listings

Rights and legal effect of registered domestic partnership.

To the extent not superseded by federal, state, or other city law or ordinance, or contrary to rights conferred by contract or separate legal instrument, Registered Domestic Partners shall have the following rights:

• Health Care Facility Visitation All health care facilities operating within the County shall honor the Registered Domestic Partnership documentation issued pursuant to the Pinellas County Code as evidence of the partnership and shall allow a Registered Domestic Partner or dependent visitation rights as provided for under 42 CFR 482 and 485. 
• Health Care Decisions Registry as a domestic partner shall be considered to be written direction by each partner designating the other to make health care decisions for their incapacitated partner, and shall authorize each partner to act as the other’s healthcare surrogate as provided for in Chapter 765, Florida Statutes. No person designated as a health care surrogate shall be denied or otherwise defeated in serving as a health care surrogate based solely upon their status as the Domestic Partner of the partner on whose behalf health care decisions are to be made. Any statutory form, including, but not limited to, a living will or health care surrogate designation in forms provided for in Chapter 765 of the Florida Statutes, that is properly executed after the date of registration which contain conflicting designations shall control over the designations made pursuant to domestic partnership registration in Pinellas County. 
• Funeral/Burial Decisions Registry as a domestic partner shall be considered to be written direction by the decedent of their intention to have their domestic partner direct the disposition of the decedent’s body for funeral and burial purposes as provided in Chapter 497, Florida Statutes, unless, prior to death, the decedent creates written authorization and direction providing conflicting terms of disposition. Where such conflict exists, the later dated document shall control. 
• Notification of Family Members In any situation providing for mandatory or permissible notification of family members, including, but not limited to, notification of family members in an emergency, “notification of family members” shall include Registered Domestic Partners. 
• Pre-need Guardian Designation A person who is a party to a Registered Domestic Partnership, pursuant to this Article, shall have the same right as any other individual to be designated as a pre-need guardian pursuant to Chapter 744, Florida Statutes, and to serve in such capacity in the event of their domestic partner’s incapacity. A domestic partner shall not be denied or otherwise be defeated in serving as the plenary guardian of their domestic partner or the partner’s property under the provisions of Chapter 744, Florida Statutes, to the extent that the incapacitated partner has not executed a valid pre-need guardian designation, based solely upon their status as the domestic partner of the incapacitated partner. 
• Participation in Education To the extent allowed by federal and state law, and subject to the policies of the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, as amended from time to time, as well any applicable court orders, agreements, or contracts, a domestic partner of a domestic partnership registered in this County shall have the same rights as the parent partner to participate in the education of a dependent of the Registered Domestic Partnership in the County. Any right to participate in the education of a dependent of the Registered Domestic Partnership shall be exercised consistently, with applicable policies and procedures of the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida.

Marriage License & Domestic Partnership Locations 

Recording Services Department 315 Court Street, Room 150 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-7000  Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. North County Customer Information & Service Center 29582 U.S. 19 North Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 464-7000 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. St. Petersburg Branch 545 First Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 464-7000 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Passport Services

The Clerk of the Circuit Court acts as an Official Passport Application Acceptance Agent for the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs. Clerk’s Recording Services offers Passport Application & Passport Photo services at any of the office locations listed below:

• Downtown Clearwater Courthouse - Recording Services Department, 315 Court St., Room 150, Clearwater, FL 33756
• Downtown St. Petersburg Judicial Building - St. Petersburg Branch, 545 1st Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• North County Branch - 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33761

Passport Information

Passport requirements, passports for minors, passport renewals, pending passports, lost or stolen passports.

• Locations and Hours

The Clerk’s office does not schedule appointments for Passport Applications. Expect longer wait times in the afternoon, towards the end of the day.

Clerk’s Recording Services provides a Passport Photo service at each location capable of accepting Passport Applications. The fee is $15.00 per person.  U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel can get their passport photos free of charge by visiting any of the Clerk’s office locations listed above and presenting their CAC card (active duty), Military 10 card (veterans) or a veteran designation on their driver license.

The U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs sets & regulates policies for U.S. Passport Applications, Renewals & Fees. Visit Travel.State.Gov for further details or any additional information you may be seeking that is not found on this page

U.S. Passport Books are valid for International Travel by Air, Sea or Land. U.S. Passport Cards are only valid for Travel by Land and Sea between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Not Valid for Air Travel.

Passport Applications are required to be filled out in Black Ink .

Do not sign the DS-11 Application Form until you are instructed to do so in person.

Passport Application Checklists

• Checklist for Adults
• Checklist for Minors

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship

• Previous U.S. Passport
• Certified birth certificate issued by the City, County or State
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Naturalization Certificate
• Certificate of Citizenship

For further information on documents the U.S. Department of State will accept, please visit their Citizenship Evidence page on Travel.State.Gov.

Please Note: The documents you provide as Citizenship Evidence to obtain your Passport will be mailed to the U.S. Department of State with your Passport Application. The documents will be mailed back to you in a separate mailing from the Passport. You may wish to make a copy to keep with you until your original documents are returned.

2. Proof of Identity

• Driver's License
• Government I.D.: City, State or Federal
• Military I.D.: Military & Dependents

Please Note: A Social Security card, Voter Registration Card or Military Discharge papers are not acceptable proof of your Identity.

3. Passport Photo

• Color photo, with a plain white or off-white background
• Head between 1 – 1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm): bottom of chin to top of head
• Full face view. Neutral expression with both eyes open.
• Taken within past 6 months, in clothing normally worn on daily basis
• Medical: Glasses, Hats & Head Coverings: If you cannot remove your glasses, hat or head covering for medical reasons, please submit a signed statement from your doctor with your application
• Religious: Hats & Head Coverings: If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, please submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
• Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadow on your face

For further information on Passport Photos the U.S. Department of State will accept, please visit their Passport Photos page on Travel.State.Gov.

Clerk’s Recording Services provides a Passport Photo service at each location accepting Passport Applications. The fee is $15.00 per person.  U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel can get their passport photo free of charge by presenting their CAC card (active duty), Military 10 card (veterans), or a veteran designation on their driver’s license.

4. Social Security Number

A Social Security Number is required for all Passport Applications, regardless of the age of the applicant.

5. Completed Passport Application Forms (unsigned DS-11

• Passport Application and Renewal Forms can be obtained for free from the Clerk’s office or download them directly from Travel.State.Gov’s Passport Forms page.
• Not sure which form to use? Use Travel.State.Gov’s Passport Wizard to answer a few questions that will direct you to the proper form.

U.S. Passport Fees are set and regulated by the U.S. Department of State. To view up to date Fees, please visit Travel.State.Gov’s Passport Fee page.

• Fees are categorized by age range and service
• There is also a helpful Fee Chart and Fee Calculator available

Two separate payments are required for Passport Applications processing

1.  Application Fees: Required to be either a Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State

2.  Execution (Acceptance) Fee: A separate payment, Cash, Card, Check, etc. made payable to the Clerk of Court

3. Optional Fees

• Available for Passport Books and Passport Cards
• Not available for Passport cards

Children under 16

For detailed information regarding Passport Application & Renewal Requirements for minors who are 15 or younger, please view Travel.State.Gov’s Children Under 16 page. Requirements for Minors under 16

• Sole Legal Authority, & One Parent Unable to Appear require additional documentation to be submitted with the child’s Passport Application
• See section 7. Show Parental Consent via the Children Under 16 link above
• Original or Certified copy of the minor applicant’s Citizenship Evidence
• A photocopy of U.S. Citizenship evidence (front & back)
• Document that lists the Parents/Guardian of the Minor
• Parents/Guardians must each present their ID and a front & back photocopy of their ID
• Passport Photo
• Completed Application (unsigned until instructed to do so)

Children 16 & 17

For detailed information regarding Passport Applications & Renewal Requirements for minors who are 16 or 17 years old, please view Travel.State.Gov’s Applicants Age 16 and 17 page. Requirements for Minors who are 16 or 17

• A Parent appearing with the Minor
• A Signed Statement consenting to the issuance of a passport from at least one parent (should accompany a photocopy of parent’s ID)
• Original or Certified copy of the Minor applicant’s Citizenship Evidence
• The Minor or Minor’s Parents/Guardians must present their ID and a front & back photocopy of their ID

The Clerk's Office Can only process Passport Renewals if:

• Your previous U.S. Passport was issued when you were under age 16
• Your previous U.S. Passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
• Your previous U.S. Passport was issued more than 15 years ago
• Your name has changed since your U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change

Form DS-11 is used for each of the situations above

Renew your Passport by Mail if:

• Your U.S. Passport can be submitted with your Renewal Application
• Your U.S. Passport is undamaged (other than normal “wear and tear”)
• Your U.S. Passport was issued when you were age 16 or older
• Your U.S. Passport was issued within the last 15 years
• Your U.S. Passport was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change

Renew by mail with Form DS-82 for each of the above scenarios

For further information on Passport Renewal, please visit the Renew my Passport by Mail page on Travel.State.Gov.

After the Clerk accepts your Passport Application, the documents are submitted to a Regional Passport Agency to process.

Track the Status of your Passport

Online with Travel.State.Gov’s Online Passport Status System .

Or call the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY). NPIC customer service representatives are available Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM EST; & Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM EST.

You must report a Lost or Stolen Passport immediately. Form DS-64, “Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport,” can be submitted Online or by Mail.

For further information or to submit DS-64 Online, please visit the Lost or Stolen Passports page on Travel.State.Gov. After a Passport has been Lost or Stolen, to obtain a new Passport, you must appear in person with a new Application, Form DS-11, rather than a Renewal form.

Office Locations & Hours

Accepting Passport Applications

Recording Services Department 315 Court Street, Room 150  Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-7000 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. St. Petersburg Branch 545 First Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 464-7000 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. North County Customer Information & Service Center 29582 U.S. 19 North Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 464-7000 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Official Records & Land Records

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the Pinellas County Recorder, is responsible for maintaining archives of all Pinellas County Official Records from 1912 to present date.

The Official Records Index contains Official Record Instrument, Book and Page numbers, Types of Documents Recorded, Date of Recording, & a Name reference.

Additional Services Clerk’s Official Records provides include Pinellas County Tax Deed Sales and Fraud Alert subscription.

NOTICE OF THE RIGHT OF ANY AFFECTED PARTY TO REQUEST THE ADDITION OF INFORMATION TO A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INTERNET WEBSITE

Any affected person has a right to request that a county recorder or clerk of the court add information to a publicly available Internet website if that information involves the identity of a respondent against whom a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor under s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. 784.0485 is entered, unless the respondent is a minor. The request must be in writing and contain the case number. To make a request contact the Clerk’s office by mail or in person at Recording Services 315 Court Street rm 150, Clearwater, FL 33756 or by email at [email protected] . Note: Your request may also be dropped off at the Clerk’s St. Petersburg Branch office 545 First Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 or the Clerk’s North County Branch office 29582 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761 and your request will be forwarded to Recording Services for processing.

• Official Records Search
• Subscriber Account
• Official Records Redaction
• Order Copies

Certified Deeds

• Location and Hours

View Official Records Online

Pinellas County Official Records are available to view online for General Public Access.

• Official Records Microfilm Index 1957-1990
• Official Records Probate Inquiry 1973-1987
• Domestic Partnership Registry

There are multiple search functions to utilize to assist in locating a Recorded document in Official Records:

• I want to look up my Deed
• I want to find a Lien
• I want to find a Mortgage
• Name: Indexed Names, Doc Type, Book Type, Date Range
• Instrument Number: Instrument Number & Book Type
• Doc Type: Doc Type, Date Range
• Record Date: Specific Date
• Consideration: Sale Price Bounds: Upper & Lower, Date Range
• Book / Page: Book & Page numbers, Date Range
• Case Number: Court Case Number, Filter, Doc Type, Date Range
• Legal Description: Legal (indexed from documents), Filter, Date Range

Official Records Subscriber Account

Official Records documents that fall within the categories below are not available online for General Public Access. Florida Statute 28.2221(5)(a) restricts online General Public Access to:

• Military Discharge
• Death Certificates
• Court Records relating to cases governed by Florida Rules of Family Law, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, & Florida Probate Rules.

These Official Records documents are available for the public to view:

• On a public terminal workstation located within the Pinellas County Clerk's Office.
• Online with a Paid Subscription Account for Official Records.

The Official Records subscription service is available for an initial set-up fee and an annual usage fee. A subscription account provides online access to the Clerk's secure, password-protected website.

The cost for the service is a one-time initial set up fee of $100.00, per User ID and an annual usage fee of $75.00 per User ID, to be paid on October 1st of each year. Up to five additional users may be added per account for an annual usage fee of $300.00 per organization, with the increase in increments of five users.

If you are interested in this service please complete the "Subscription Agreement for Electronic Access to Official Records." Send in the signed agreement along with your company's check or money order for $175.00 using the methods detailed below.

STEP ONE: Complete a Subscription Agreement

A subscription agreement is required for each account prior to gaining access to electronic recorded documents. Please complete the subscription agreement including notarized signature.

Also, if you have an old login account from our previous system and would like to use the same login ID number, please write your Username at the bottom of the form.

STEP TWO: Submit your Subscription Agreement and payment via the methods below

A) Mail your subscription agreement and payment to:

Ken Burke, Clerk of Court & Comptroller Attn: Official Records Subscription Service 315 Court Street, Room #150 Clearwater, FL 33756

B) If you have existing Draw Down Account (Deposit Account) you can submit your subscription agreement to Recording Services by email at [email protected] and include your existing account number. If you would like to create a Draw Down Account, please click here.

Email questions to: [email protected] .

Redacting Official Records

Redaction of recorded documents within the Official Records can be requested online for Social Security, Bank Account, Credit, Debit or Charge Card numbers.  Select the following link to submit your request online:  Official Records/Recorded Documents Redaction Request Form .

Official Records Protected Address

To request Official Records redaction of Florida Statute Exempt Personal Information, please download, complete and submit the  Request to Redact Personal Information Form . The form can be submitted to the Official Records Department in person, via mail or fax.

Select only the Exemption Information categories that apply to you, enter your contact information and identify the documents to receive redaction. Submit the completed form to Official Records via mail or in person.

Please note:

• Documents Recorded in the future will not receive automatic Exempt Information redaction. A new Official Records Request form must be completed and submitted to Official Records to identify future documents.
• Exempt personal information is specified by the Florida Statutes. All current exemptions are included on the form.  The Clerk cannot redact personal information that does not have a current Exemption classification under the Florida Statutes.  There are no exceptions.
• To release an unredacted copy of your document, please submit the Release Redacted Information Form to the Official Records Department in person, via mail or fax.
• To release an unredacted copy of a document for purposes of conducting a title search, please submit the Release Redacted Information for Title Search Form .
• To remove the redaction on your document with a previous protected home address, please submit the Request to Release the Exempt Status of Home Address Form .
• To remove the redaction on a decedent’s document with a protected home address, please submit the Request to Release Protected Decedent’s Removed Information Form.

NOTICE OF THE RIGHT OF ANY AFFECTED PARTY TO REQUEST REMOVAL OF CERTAIN CHAPTER 119 INFORMATION OR RECORDS

Any person has a right to request that a county recorder remove, from a publicly available Internet website, information made exempt from inspection or copying under Florida Statutes s.119.071 or an image or copy of a public record, including an official record, if that image or copy is of a military discharge; death certificate, or a court file, record or paper relating to matters or cases governed by the Florida Rules of Family Law, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, or the Florida Probate Rules. However, grantor, grantee or party names may not be removed from the Official Records index.

Requests must be notarized, state the statutory basis for removal, and confirm the individual’s eligibility for the exemption. To make a request contact the clerk’s office by mail or in person at Recording Services 315 Court Street rm 150, Clearwater, Florida or by email at [email protected] . Note: Your request may also be dropped off at the Clerk’s St. Petersburg Branch office 545 First Ave North St. Petersburg or the Clerk’s North County Branch office 29582 U.S. 19 North Clearwater, Fl 33761 and your request will be forwarded to the Clearwater Recording Services office for processing.

Official Records Department 315 Court Street, Room 163 Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: (727) 464-7000 Fax: (727) 453-3451 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Order Copies of Official Records

You can order copies of Official Records online through the Clerk’s Online Copy Request and Payment Center . Copies can also be purchased in person, and access is provided to public computer terminals to view Official Records at two Clerk’s Office Locations:

Clearwater Courthouse 315 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 St. Petersburg Branch 545 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701

View the current Fee Schedule for applicable fees.

A copy of your deed (for real estate transactions within Pinellas County) is available from the Official Records of Pinellas County. A certified copy of a 1-page deed costs $3.00 from the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office. Please use the information on this page to find out how to locate and order a certified copy of your deed with ease.

You may search the Official Records of Pinellas County for a copy of your recorded deed.

Under Official Records, click on the link titled " Official Records Search " to access the Official Records Entry Form. Enter the name that the deed is recorded under - typically this is the homeowner's name. Using the "Instrument Select" drop-down box, you may select "Deed" to narrow your search of the Official Records documents to just deeds. You may enter a beginning date and an ending date to further limit your search to a specific time period.

Images of deeds are available online from 1957 through the present date. Certified copies can only be provided by U.S. Postal Service mail or in person. Uncertified copies can be provided via email, fax, U.S. Postal Service mail or in person.

Deeds/Records can be ordered with payment of appropriate fees as follows:

• By using a credit card* at our Online Copy Request and Payment Center page
• By using a Deposit Account and sending an email request to [email protected]

Downtown Clearwater Courthouse Recording Services, Room 163 315 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (727) 464-7000 St. Petersburg Branch 545 1st Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (727) 464-7000 North County Customer Information & Service Center 29582 US Highway 19 N Clearwater, FL 33761 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (727) 464-7000

• By written request to the Downtown Clearwater Courthouse location with the address listed above.

Please make your check payable to The Clerk of the Circuit Court and include a self-addressed envelope along with your request.

The copying and/or the certifying of Court or Official Record documents requires copy and/or certification fees paid to the Clerk of Court. Refer to our current fee schedule. .

* There is a 3.5% fee charged by the credit card processor for the use of a credit card to pay for the records requested. This fee is not shared with the Clerk. This fee is not a charge for the records requested, but is related solely to the method of payment.

Official Records Office Locations & Hours

Official Records Department 315 Court Street, Room 163 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-7000 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

Properties offered for sale to the highest bidder to satisfy delinquent property taxes are referred to as Tax Deed Sales.  Clerk’s Official Records conducts the sale of Tax Deeds in Pinellas County upon notification from the Pinellas County Tax Collector.  The sales are held in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 197 , and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 12D-13 . 

For Tax Certificate Sales , please visit the Pinellas County Tax Collector .

Tax Deed Sales

Buyers beware.

• Tax Deed Location

Pinellas County Tax Deed Sales are conducted online at Pinellas.RealTaxDeed.com , on scheduled sale days beginning at 11:00 AM EST/EDT.  To check for upcoming sale dates, view the Auction Calendar page.  The Sale of a particular property is subject to change without notice.

Notices of pending Tax Deed Sales are published in a newspaper with local circulation.  Tax Deed files and document images are available for online viewing at taxdeedsales.mypinellasclerk.gov .  Unless the property is redeemed prior to the sale, the sale is held in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 197.

For Additional Information about Pinellas online Tax Deed Sales, Requirements for Bidding, Payments and more please visit the Tax Deed Sale Process page on Pinellas.RealTaxDeed.com.

The Surplus Claim Form is available here .

All Properties are sold “ AS IS. ”

Bidders are responsible for conducting their own research as to the condition of the property and the state of the title of the property being sold. There may be encumbrances (outstanding judgements, current year’s taxes, and/or other liens) that survive the Tax Deed Sale and become the responsibility of the winning bidder. You Must Do Your Own Research For Each Property , or consult with someone who can advise you legally.

The Clerk’s Office makes no warranties or representation about the location or condition regarding any property, the condition of structures or fixtures, its marketability, existing or potential uses, zoning regulations or laws that may affect current or future uses of the property, outstanding or potential liens, mortgages or encumbrances or defects in title that may exist.

The Clerk’s Office is not authorized to give legal advice. If you require legal advice, you should obtain it from a licensed attorney. The Clerk’s Office assumes no responsibility for any encumbrances on any property offered for sale.

Official Records Department – Tax Deeds 315 Court Street, Room 163 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-3424  Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

If you do not otherwise have access to a computer, access to the electronic online auction will be available at public computer terminals in Two Clerk’s Offices locations:

• Official Records, Room 163, Clearwater Courthouse, located at 315 Court Street 
• The Judicial Building in St Petersburg, located at 545 1st Avenue North
• About Fraud Alert
• Fraud Alert FAQ
• Fraud Alert Location

Fraud Alert Subscription Service

Protect yourself from Fraud with the Clerk's Fraud Alert Service

The Clerk's Fraud Alert Subscription Service is offered free to the public by the Pinellas County Clerk’s office to help you detect fraudulent documents recorded with your name into Pinellas County Official Records. 

According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest-growing white-collar crime. Property Fraud is when someone illegally uses your property for financial gain. An instance of this entails someone recording a fraudulent deed and/or lien against your property in the Official Records of the Pinellas County Clerk's office.  The Fraud Alert Subscription Service will notify you of any document recorded in your name, property or otherwise.

Although the alert system does not prevent the actual fraudulent activity from taking place, it does provide an early warning system for subscribers to become aware of what may have otherwise gone undetected. Subscribers armed with this notification system will be able to take prompt, appropriate action if they determine the activity to be fraudulent.

It's about keeping YOU informed. Sign Up Today!

Fraud Alert Frequently Asked Questions

A FREE public service offered by the Pinellas County Clerk's office that can help you detect fraudulent documents recorded with your name in the Clerk's Official Records.

The name you choose to subscribe (business name, maiden name, married name, etc.) is the only criteria being monitored. If you have a common name, you may receive multiple alerts because it will not distinguish one name from another.

Starting on the day you sign up for the service you will receive an alert of any document recorded with your name in the Pinellas Official Records. The alert you receive, either by phone or email, will contain the document Book & Page Number and Document Type, along with the recorded Date and Name. Using this information, you can easily search the Clerk's Official Records online to see if the alert pertains to you. Pinellas Official Records.

Yes. Signing up for the Service will ensure that every type of recordable document that is recorded into Pinellas County Official Records with your name will send an alert to you.

No, this service only alerts its subscribers of documents being recorded in the Pinellas County Official Records.

Many counties are looking into the possibility of providing this service to their citizens. You may contact the Clerk of the Court in the county of interest to see if they offer such service.

There is nothing that will distinguish one name from another. Therefore, a person with a common name, like Jim Jones, will receive multiple alerts.

Fraud can be committed in a number of ways by recording documents in public records. For example, someone can create a fraudulent document that will deed your home to them and then record that document in Official Records.

The only information you need to provide is your first and last name along with your email address or phone number depending on your preferred contact method. Nothing else is needed when signing up for the service.

Anyone can sign up for the Clerk’s Fraud Alert subscription service by clicking on the link here or by calling the toll free number (800) 728-3858.

When signing up online, please note that some internet browsers may require you to install the Silverlight plug-in. This plug-in is required by some websites to properly display their content. Once you successfully install the plug-in, you should be able to access the page without any issues. Remember to completely close your browser session after the installation to ensure the changes take effect.

The alert email will provide you with an Official Records Book and Page number to view your document in Official Records. The Document Number within the email alert is the Book and Page number. There is a space between the numbers. See the Sample Alert below. Sample Email Alert: Dear subscriber, a document has recently been recorded that matches the monitor criteria you have provided Jane Doe. The document information is: Location: Pinellas, FL Document Number: 18745 2635 Document Type: RELEASE Recorded Date: 08-15-2014 Matched Party Name: JOHN DOE ALERT ID 17508931 Please visit www.propertyfraudalert.com/nextsteps or call 1-800-728-3858 for information. If you feel you have received this message in error or you wish to modify your monitor criteria, please contact Fraud Alert Customer Service at 1-800-728-3858 Please Note: The Document Number contains both the Book & Page numbers. The Book number is always 5 digits. There will be a space, then the Page number will follow.

The Fraud Alert Subscription Service is offered through the Pinellas County Official Records department

Official Records Department 315 Court Street, Room 163 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-7000

View our Fraud Alert Brochure  

Ready to sign up? Click here

"Serena's Law," effective July 1, 2021, amends F.S. 28.2221 to require each county recorder or clerk of the court to post on its publicly available website an entry of final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor which includes the identity of each adult respondent against whom the injunction is entered, unless the respondent is a minor.

Such request must be in writing and must identify the case number assigned to the protective injunction and be personally delivered by mail, facsimile, or electronic transmission to the county recorder. Requests may sent by mail or in person: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL. 33756. Email [email protected] .

Any minor or his/her representative may petition the Circuit court for an order directing compliance.

Step-by-Step instructions to Search for Respondents in Domestic Violence Injunction Judgments Involving Minors per Section 28.2221, Florida Statutes, as Amended 7/1/2024

• Open the  Official Records search .  
• Click on "Doc Type"  
• Before conducting a search, you will be required to accept the disclaimer for conducting an Official Records search.    
• Select Doc Type: DVI JUDGMENT - MINOR  and enter the date range and select Search.  

The search results will be shown below your search criteria. The document image will not be shown per Florida Statute 28.2221. 

Images of these documents are available for viewing inside our offices.  

If you are searching for a specific name, you can enter the respondent name, document type (still DVI JUDGMENT - MINOR), and a date range.  

If you need assistance searching for these or any other documents, please contact:

Recording Department 727-464-7000 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

Information not made available on the website by July 1, 2021, must be made available to the general public on the website if the minor, or his/her representative, identifies the information and requests it be made publicly available.

Any affected person has a right to request that a county recorder or clerk of the court add information to a publicly available Internet website if that information involves the identity of a respondent against whom a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor under s. 741.30, s. 68 784.046, or s. 784.0485 is entered, unless the respondent is a minor. The request must be in writing and contain the case number. To make a request, contact the clerk’s office by mail or in person at Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, 315 Court Street, Room 163, Clearwater, FL 33756 or by email at  [email protected] . 

Available trusted root certificates for Apple operating systems

Trust Stores contains trusted root certificates that are preinstalled with iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

About trust and certificates

Each Trust Store may contain up to three categories of certificates:

Trusted certificates establish a chain of trust that verifies other certificates signed by the trusted roots — for example, to establish a secure connection to a web server. When IT administrators create Configuration Profiles, these trusted root certificates don't need to be included.

Always Ask certificates are untrusted but not blocked. When one of these certificates is used, you'll be prompted to choose whether or not to trust it.

Blocked certificates are believed to be compromised and will never be trusted.

Current Trust Store

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10

Previous shared Trust Stores

Beginning with iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS 12, and watchOS 5, all four Apple operating systems use a shared Trust Store. As the Trust Store version is updated, previous versions are archived here:

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, macOS 13.5, tvOS 16.5, and watchOS 9.5

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, macOS 12.1, tvOS 15.1, and watchOS 8.1

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, macOS 11, tvOS 14.2, and watchOS 7.1

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 14.0, macOS 11.0, tvOS 14.0, and watchOS 7.0

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, macOS 10.15, tvOS 13, and watchOS 6

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 12.1.3, macOS 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, and watchOS 5.1.3

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS 12, and watchOS 5

Archived Trust Stores

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 11

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 10

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 9

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 8

List of available trusted root certificates in iOS 7

List of available trusted root certificates in macOS High Sierra

List of available trusted root certificates in macOS Sierra

List of available trusted root certificates in OS X El Capitan

List of available trusted root certificates in OS X Yosemite

List of available trusted root certificates in OS X Mavericks

List of available trusted root certificates in watchOS 4

List of available trusted root certificates in watchOS 3

List of available trusted root certificates in watchOS 2

List of available trusted root certificates in Watch OS

List of available trusted root certificates in tvOS 11

List of available trusted root certificates in tvOS 10

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