File online with a credit card. OR Complete the fillable PDF form using your computer.To begin the filing process, the plaintiff (the party that is bringing the lawsuit) would need to complete paperwork with information and facts about the case. Use this service to access the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County's Index of the Official Records of Hillsborough County, Florida. Form must be filled out and notarized at the time of filing. The Registry of Deeds processes information as it relates to the selling and buying of real property. Prior to applying for tax deed foreclosure, it may be advisable to check for any existing liens on the property.