The Broward County Clerk of Courts is the official keeper of court records for Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit. People commonly use the office to locate civil, criminal, family, probate and traffic cases, review docket entries, obtain copies or certified documents and find older court files that are no longer available electronically. Broward provides a public Case Search, but online access varies by case type, filing date and user status. Some older records must be requested through the Archives Division. The main courthouse is in Fort Lauderdale, with regional courthouse locations in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood and Plantation. This guide explains the current contact details, case-search steps, copy options and the important distinction between court records and Broward County Official Records.
Broward County Clerk of Courts Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
| Main courthouse | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Main phone | 954-831-6565 |
| Typical court-division hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., excluding holidays |
| Online court search | Broward Clerk Case Search – Public |
| Records/Archives | Central Courthouse, East Building, Room 03305 |
| Official website | browardclerk.org |
Broward County Clerk of Court Address and Phone Number
The main Broward County Judicial Complex is at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The Clerk’s main number is 954-831-6565. Many court-record divisions operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
The Archives Division is in the Central Courthouse Judicial Complex, East Building, third floor, Room 03305. It handles many older court-document requests. Regional courthouses in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood and Plantation provide selected civil, traffic and other Clerk services.
Broward County Clerk of Courts Locations
| Location | Address | Phone | Hours |
| Central Courthouse | 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | 954-831-6565 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
| North Regional Courthouse | 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 | 954-831-6565 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for many court services |
| South Regional Courthouse | 3550 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33021 | 954-831-6565 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for many court services |
| West Regional Courthouse | 100 N. Pine Island Rd., Plantation, FL 33324 | 954-831-6565 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for many court services |
Hours can differ for specialized services such as passports or domestic violence. Confirm the specific division before traveling.
How to Search Broward County Court Records and Cases
The official Broward Case Search allows public searches by party name, business name, case number or citation number, depending on the record type. Broad searches are limited, so precise information produces better results.
- Open the Broward County Clerk of Courts website and select Case Search – Public.
- Choose Party Name, Business Name, Case Number or Citation Number as appropriate.
- Add court type and a filing-date range when a common name produces too many results.
- Open the matching case to review available docket information and viewable electronic documents.
Public searches are limited to the first 200 results. Florida access standards restrict some cases and documents, and not every docket entry has an electronic image. Registered-user access is required for viewing certain non-confidential Family, Guardianship, Mental Health and Probate documents.
How to Request Copies of Court Records
If a document is viewable online, Broward offers electronic certified court documents for $8 per eligible document. In-person copies can be obtained from Archives or the division where the case is filed. Broward lists $1 per page for copies, $2 per document for certification and $2 per year for a case search. A Court Records Request Form is available when eligible records cannot be located online; processing can take up to two weeks.
| Method | Useful when |
| Online | You can view the electronic document and want an electronic certified copy |
| In person | You need a newer record from the filing division, an older file from Archives, or staff assistance |
| Mail/Records request | You need a court document that is not available online and can submit the required request form/details |
Other Services Available Through the Clerk
The Clerk handles civil, family, criminal, traffic, probate, guardianship, domestic-violence and juvenile court functions, marriage services, electronic filing support, fines and fees, jury-related services and certified court records. Service location depends on the case type and age of the record.
Court Records vs. Official Records
Broward court cases are searched through the Clerk of Courts. Deeds, mortgages and other Official Recorded Documents are handled separately by Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury, not by the Clerk’s court-case database. The Broward Clerk’s own records page directs users seeking mortgages and deeds to that county recording office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why does my Broward search stop at 200 results?
The public system limits broad searches to the first 200 matches. Add a court type, middle name or filing-date range to narrow the results.
Q. Why can I see a case but not the document image?
The document may not be electronically available, may fall outside the online coverage period, or may be restricted based on case type and user access level.
Q. Can I obtain an unredacted court document online?
No. Broward states that online documents are redacted. A person entitled to an unredacted copy may need to appear at the courthouse with state-issued identification.
Q. How do I get an older court file that is missing online?
Use the Court Records Request process or contact the Archives Division. Broward specifically routes many older civil and criminal records through Archives.
Q. Where should I search for a deed or mortgage?
Use Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury’s Official Records search. Those documents are separate from the Clerk of Courts case database.
