Hernando County

Hernando County is located on Florida's west coast along the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 45 miles north of Tampa. Named after Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, Hernando County was established in 1843 and includes approximately 477 square miles, with 73 square miles of water. Hernando County seat is Brooksville, a historic city known for its Victorian-era architecture and rolling hills, unusual for Florida's typically flat terrain. As of recent census estimates, Hernando County has a population exceeding 195,000 residents. Hernando County is home to notable landmarks including Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, famous for its live mermaid shows since 1947, and the Withlacoochee State Forest, one of Florida's largest forests. Major communities include Spring Hill, Hernando County's most populous area, Brooksville, and portions of Weeki Wachee. Hernando County Clerk of Court & Comptroller is located at 20 N Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601, and maintains official records. Hernando County Property Appraiser's office is situated at 20 N Main Street, Room 266, Brooksville, FL 34601. Hernando County Recorder functions are performed by the Clerk's office. Hernando County's economy historically centered on agriculture, phosphate mining, and tourism, and today includes a growing healthcare sector and is a bedroom community for Tampa Bay workers. The Nature Coast scene features numerous springs, rivers, and coastal marshes that define Hernando County's character.

Hernando County Florida Court is located in the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. It is a county court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.

Hernando County Court is located in Hernando County, Florida. It is a county court of general jurisdiction with jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases arising in this county, including family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest reports can be obtained by submitting a public records request to the HCSO Records Section.
• Response times for public records requests typically range from immediate for online inmate data to several business days for detailed arrest reports, depending on the complexity and volume of the request.

• The Clerk of Court's office maintains all court records and provides public access during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Traffic citations and misdemeanor cases are searchable online, as are civil, family, and probate matters.

• The Clerk's office provides a free online Official Records Search accessible through hernandoclerk.com, allowing users to search by name, document type, book and page, or instrument number.
• Documents can be viewed and printed at no charge; however, certified copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.15 for each additional page, plus $2.00 for certification.
• The Property Appraiser's website offers a strong free online search tool and GIS mapping system allowing searches by owner name, address, or parcel identification number.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing typically takes 7-10 business days for in-person requests and 2-4 weeks for mail requests.
• Requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification and prove direct and tangible interest as required by Florida Statute 382.
• The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville is the central state repository and can be contacted at or through vitalchek.com for online orders with expedited processing.
• Marriage license applications require both parties to appear in person with valid identification, and the fee is $86.00, reduced to $61.00 if couples complete a premarital preparation course.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This database is the primary resource for verifying business entity status, viewing annual reports, and identifying registered agents.
• Fees vary based on business type and classification.