Clerk's Office
* sign DS-11 until instructed to do so when bringing it in.
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.
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
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
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
The Clerk's Office Can only process Passport Renewals if:
Form DS-11 is used for each of the situations above
Renew your Passport by Mail if:
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.
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.
Pinellas County Official Records are available to view online for General Public Access.
There are multiple search functions to utilize to assist in locating a Recorded document in Official Records:
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:
These Official Records documents are available for the public to view:
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] .
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 .
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:
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.
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:
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
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 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 .
Buyers beware.
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:
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!
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
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"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
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] .
Romelle Donovan and George Hall have been overlooked by Birmingham City manager Chris Davies at the beginning of the season
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Romelle Donovan and George Hall were given some minutes in another heavy defeat for Birmingham City’s under-21 side on Monday afternoon.
Blues were put to the sword by Colchester United’s under-21 side, losing 3-0 at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, to cap a miserable start to the season. Blues opened their Professional Development League campaign with a 6-1 defeat to Ipswich last week.
Donovan and Hall both started for Steve Spooner’s side to build up their minutes after their recent omissions from the first team. Donovan travelled to Charlton Athletic for the Carabao Cup tie last week but missed out on Chris Davies’ final squad.
Donovan impressed in pre-season and was expected to add to his 10 first team appearances under Davies. BirminghamLive understands there is Premier League interest in the 17-year-old forward.
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Hall has been made available for transfer by Blues after a pre-season in which he barely featured under Davies. The 20-year-old hasn’t been selected by Davies for a game yet and Blues want him to play regular football elsewhere.
Davies said of Hall: "For him, the future is probably going to be a case of getting the right exposure to game minutes that he might not be able to get here."
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An assignment transfers all the original mortgagee's interest under the mortgage or deed of trust to the new bank. Generally, the mortgage or deed of trust is recorded shortly after the mortgagors sign it, and, if the mortgage is subsequently transferred, each assignment is recorded in the county land records.
When your original lender transfers your mortgage account and their interests in it to a new lender, that's called an assignment of mortgage. To do this, your lender must use an assignment of mortgage document. This document ensures the loan is legally transferred to the new owner. It's common for mortgage lenders to sell the mortgages to ...
Mortgages are assigned using a document called an assignment of mortgage. This legally transfers the original lender's interest in the loan to the new company. After doing this, the original lender will no longer receive the payments of principal and interest. However, by assigning the loan the mortgage company will free up capital.
Transfer of Mortgage: A transaction where either the borrower or lender assigns an existing mortgage (bank loan to purchase a residential property) from the current holder to another person or ...
This transfer, or assignment, is usually only allowed when the mortgage is assumable, says Rajeh Saadeh, a Somerville, New Jersey-based real estate attorney. When transferring an assumable ...
An assignment of mortgage is a legal term that refers to the transfer of the security instrument that underlies your mortgage loan − aka your home. When a lender sells the mortgage on, an investor effectively buys the note, and the mortgage is assigned to them at this time. The assignment of mortgage occurs because without a security ...
An assignment of a mortgage refers to an assignment of the note and assignment of the mortgage agreement. Both the note and the mortgage can be assigned. To assign the note and mortgage is to transfer ownership of the note and mortgage. Once the note is assigned, the person to whom it is assigned, the assignee, can collect payment under the ...
A mortgage assignment is a financial process in which an existing mortgage is transferred from the current holder to another party. It can occur for various reasons, such as a lender selling the mortgage to another bank or financial institution. Understanding mortgage assignment is essential for both borrowers and lenders, as it impacts the ...
The assignment of mortgage, often simply referred to as mortgage assignment, is a legal process that involves the transfer of a mortgage loan from one party to another. This transfer typically occurs between mortgage lenders or financial institutions and is a common practice within the mortgage industry.
Mortgage Assignments. A Mortgage Assignment is a document showing a mortgage loan has been transferred from the originator to a third party. Note Endorsements. In addition to the assignment, the originator of the loan or the most recent holder of the loan must endorse (or sign over) the promissory note whenever the loan changes hands.
Explore mortgage assignments: the transfer of mortgage rights, legal process, borrower impact, and servicing vs. ownership dynamics.
Every transfer of a mortgage loan, whether an "absolute" transfer or a limited assignment as "collateral" for another loan, starts with the transfer of the borrower's promissory note from the existing lender to an assignee. Some ancient cases suggest that the holder of a promissory note can . in . some circumstances transfer it with
An assignment of mortgage serves as proof of the loan's transfer from one party to another. Courts have dismissed some foreclosure cases when the foreclosing party couldn't produce an assignment. Challenging a Foreclosure Based on a Faulty Assignment. Depending on state law, if the lender doesn't have an assignment or didn't record it properly ...
Assignment of mortgage is a document that indicates the transfer of mortgage between the lenders. This type of assignment is mostly seen when a mortgage lender sells the mortgage to a new lender. Mortgage lenders have the right to assign and sell their mortgages to other parties, while borrowers are not. If a borrower transfers their mortgage ...
The Role of Mortgage Assignments in Loan Transfers A bank or other lender often will sell a mortgage to another party, which will collect payments and pursue the homeowner if they fail to keep up with the mortgage. To transfer the loan, the original lender will endorse the promissory note to the new owner of the mortgage.
Except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, each transferor servicer and transferee servicer of any mortgage loan shall provide to the borrower a notice of transfer for any assignment, sale, or transfer of the servicing of the mortgage loan. The notice must contain the information described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
The document might not be titled "Collateral Assignment" - it could just be an "Assignment of Mortgage." Don't be fooled. Carefully review the document's content. Was it an absolute transfer of the underlying loan, or was it used as collateral to the assignor? Remember, a little extra vigilance can save you a big headache down the road.
(1) A "covered person" means any person, as defined in § 1026.2(a)(22), that becomes the owner of an existing mortgage loan by acquiring legal title to the debt obligation, whether through a purchase, assignment or other transfer, and who acquires more than one mortgage loan in any twelve-month period. For purposes of this section, a servicer of a mortgage loan shall not be treated as the ...
2014] NOT A PARTY: CHALLENGING MORTGAGE ASSIGNMENTS 177 In both MERS and non-MERS mortgages, assignments may be produced in a number of circumstances. First, as mentioned, a simple sale of the loan may result in an assignment being produced and/or recorded, either at the time of the transfer or later.9 Secondly, before foreclosure proceedings ...
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Everyone has the right to obtain public records unless the Legislature has allowed an exemption or the records are otherwise confidential. Residents and media can easily request public records from Pinellas County Government. Those requesting records are responsible for any cost of providing the documentation, which includes staff time, cost of ...
Recording Full Service - Office Locations & Hours. Recording Services Department 315 Court Street, Room 150 Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 464-7000Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New! Recording Services now has a drop box located at 315 Court Street South entrance parking lot.
Hall has been made available for transfer by Blues after a pre-season in which he barely featured under Davies. The 20-year-old hasn't been selected by Davies for a game yet and Blues want him ...