Temporary Service Outage Set for Thursday, July 18th Due to planned system maintenance, credit card payments and the Efiling Portal will be unavailable on Thursday, July 18th beginning at 5:30 p.m. (EDT). The estimated downtime is 1 hour. July 18, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive maintenance, efiling, efilingportal, payments 0 Comment Read More >>
VAB Notice of Public Meeting set for Tuesday, July 23 The Pinellas County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) will hold their organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the Clerk’s Large Conference Room located on the Fourth Floor of the Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. At this meeting, the members of the VAB will appoint Special Magistrates, approve local administrative procedures and decide any other matters brought before the Board. July 9, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive VAB, VAB Meeting, Value Adjustment Board, Public Meeting 0 Comment Read More >>
Efiling Maintenance Set for Saturday, June 1st The Efiling Portal will be unavailable for maintenance on Saturday, June 1st beginning at 12:00 a.m. (EDT). The estimated downtime is 4-6 hours. May 29, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Efiling, Pro Se Efiling, eportal 0 Comment Read More >>
Ordering Mortgage Foreclosure Files It is the counsel’s responsibility to request the hard copy court file from the Clerk’s office that may be needed at trial at least ONE (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE. April 18, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive mortgage foreclosure files, foreclosure, order files 0 Comment Read More >>
Beware of Fraudulent Phone Calls Fraudulent phone calls are being reported where the caller claims to be calling from the Clerk’s office and wants to set up a location to meet to serve a subpoena. These calls are from con artists, as the Clerk does not serve subpoenas and will never call to set up a location to meet anyone. April 18, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive phone scam, scam alert, scam 0 Comment Read More >>
New Payment Option for Service of Writs of Possession Starting April 1, 2019, payments to the Pinellas County Sheriff for service of Writs of Possession can be made online. The Clerk will continue to accept checks and money orders made out to the Pinellas County Sheriff's office. March 28, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Writs of Possession, Payment, New Payment 0 Comment Read More >>
Pinellas Clerk’s Division of Inspector General Receives 3rd Statewide Reaccreditation With continued diligence and commitment to maintaining the highest recognition among Florida’s Inspector General community, the Pinellas Clerk’s Division of Inspector General received its third accreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. March 13, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Inspector General, Reaccreditation 0 Comment Read More >>
Payment Center Maintenance Set for Sunday, March 10th Due to scheduled system maintenance, online payments will be unavailable on Sunday, March 10th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EDT). March 8, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive maintenance, online payments, payment center 0 Comment Read More >>
Veterans Stand Down Court Event Set for March 30th This community event provides supplies and services to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans who are being held back by longstanding court costs, fines, and even some minor warrants related to a municipal ordinance or inactive criminal cases in Pinellas County, are encouraged to attend the event and have their cases reviewed to see if those old fines and costs can be waived. March 4, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Veterans, Stand Down Court, VA 0 Comment Read More >>
VAB Notice of Public Meeting set for Tuesday, February 26 The Value Adjustment Board for Pinellas County, Florida, hereby gives notice that on February 26, 2019 commencing at 1:00 p.m., in the Clerk’s Large Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, a meeting will be held to act upon the Special Magistrate recommendations for the 2018 tax year, to approve the Final Certification of the 2018 tax rolls and to consider any and all other matters that may legally come before said board. February 11, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive VAB, VAB Meeting 0 Comment Read More >>
The Big Day is Fast Approaching for the Pinellas Clerk’s Valentine’s Day Wedding Nearly 55 couples signed up to get married or renew their vows on Thursday, February 14, 2019 during the Clerk's 13th Annual Valentine's Day Wedding Ceremony. The wedding, which is open to the public, is set to take place in the ever romantic and picturesque Wedding Garden of the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. February 11, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Wedding, Clerk Wedding, 13th Annual Valentine's Day Wedding 0 Comment Read More >>
Last Call for Lovebirds to Say “I Do” at the Clerk’s Valentine’s Day Wedding Event Lovebirds will soon run out of time to make this Valentine’s Day extra memorable. Friday, February 1st is the last day couples can register for the Clerk’s 13th Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony. Up to fifty couples are expected to get married or renew their vows on Thursday, February 14, 2019, in the romantic and picturesque Wedding Garden of the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. Slots are filling up quickly as over thirty couples have already reserved their place to take part in the annual tradition. January 25, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Wedding, Clerk Valentine's Day Wedding 0 Comment Read More >>
Efiling Maintenance Set for Saturday, January 12th The Efiling Portal will be unavailable for maintenance on Saturday, January 12th beginning at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). The estimated downtime is 1 hour. January 11, 2019 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Efiling, Pro Se Efiling, eportal 0 Comment Read More >>
Efiling Maintenance Set for Saturday, December 22nd The Efiling Portal will be unavailable for maintenance on Saturday, December 22nd beginning at 12:00 a.m. (EDT). The estimated downtime is 3 hours. December 21, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Efiling, Pro Se Efiling, eportal 0 Comment Read More >>
Couples Registration Now Open for Clerk’s 13th Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding at Florida Botanical Gardens Registration for the Clerk’s 13th Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is now open. Up to fifty couples are expected to be joined together for one group wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2019 in the romantic and picturesque Wedding Garden of the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. December 21, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Wedding, Clerk Valentine's Day Wedding 0 Comment Read More >>
Efiling Maintenance Set for Saturday, December 1st The Efiling Portal will be unavailable for maintenance on Saturday, December 1st beginning at 12:00 a.m. (EDT). The estimated downtime is 5 hours. November 30, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Efiling, Pro Se Efiling, eportal 0 Comment Read More >>
Pinellas Clerk Receives Award Winning Recognition for Financial Reporting The Pinellas County Clerk’s office was once again recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with two national awards in government financial reporting. For the 37th consecutive year, the Clerk’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Clerk’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), known as the Citizens’ Guide to County Finances, also received the association's award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the 12th consecutive year. November 9, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive GFOA, Financial Reporting, CAFR, PAFR, GFOA Award 0 Comment Read More >>
Property Deed Letter Scam Scams have a way of resurfacing every so often and deed scams are currently in the spotlight in Pinellas County. “Unfortunately, it seems to rear its ugly head every few years,” stated Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Pinellas County residents have once again started receiving official-looking letters emphasizing the importance of keeping a certified copy of your property deeds. October 22, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Deed Letter Scam, Deed Letter, , Certified Deed Scam 0 Comment Read More >>
Pinellas County Division of Inspector General Working to Receive 3rd Statewide Reaccreditation In an effort to retain its state level accreditation, the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Division of Inspector General (Pinellas County IG), is undergoing its 3rd Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) assessment. October 22, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Reaccreditation, Inspector General, Assessment 0 Comment Read More >>
Temporary Service Outage Set for Saturday, September 22nd Due to planned system maintenance, credit card payments and the Efiling Portal will be unavailable on Saturday, September 22nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). The estimated downtime is 2 hours. September 21, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive Maintenance, efilingmaintenance, paymentmaintenance 0 Comment Read More >>