Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts

On May 27, 2025, in a Tampa courtroom, Michelle Cherry was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her part in the theft of multiple properties using forged signatures on quitclaim deeds. Such property and mortgage fraud are the fastest growing white-collar crime in the U.S. (Florida ranks third in the nation). To combat this surge, the Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office has initiated...

This year’s report marks a new chapter in our journey to becoming a more customer-focused organization. At the heart of this shift is our commitment to supporting the frontline employees who interact with the public every day, and to building a service model that puts people first.

Today, we are reintroducing the Clerk’s Office to you and the people of Hillsborough County in a new video. Our most valuable asset is our nearly 700 dedicated employees who serve you, our customers!