Broward County Clerk of Court: Case Search, Court Records & Dockets

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Broward County, Florida Court Records Guide

Broward County Clerk of Court: Case Search, Court Records & Dockets

The Broward County Clerk of Courts is the office most people need when they want to search Broward court cases, check public dockets, view available electronic court documents, request certified copies, pay eligible traffic or misdemeanor matters, or find the right courthouse division in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, or Plantation.

This guide focuses on the practical user path: search the official Broward Clerk case system first, narrow your results correctly, understand why some documents are restricted, then use the records request or courthouse location process when the online docket does not show what you need.

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Independent guide last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm hours, fees, document access, courthouse room numbers, and payment rules on the official Broward Clerk website before visiting or ordering records.

Quick Facts: Broward County Clerk Case Search

Official office Broward County Clerk of Courts, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida.
Main courthouse 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Main phone 954-831-6565.
General business hours Most Clerk divisions list Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Best case-search details Case number, citation number, party name, business name, filing date range, and court type.
Public search limit Broad name searches may be limited to the first 200 results, so narrow the search before assuming a case is missing.
Restricted records Domestic Violence, Family, Guardianship, Mental Health, and Probate electronic records may require registered or attorney access.
Not every docket has images Some progress dockets do not have electronic case records available for public online viewing.
Fast answer: use the Broward Clerk case search for court cases and dockets. Use Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury for many Official Records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded documents.

Broward Case Search Tips by Search Type

Many Broward searches fail because the search is too broad, the wrong court type is selected, or the user expects online images for a restricted or older case. Use the search type that matches the strongest information you have.

Party name search Use full first and last name when possible. Add middle name, court type, or filing date range if the name is common.
Business name search Use the business name as it may appear in pleadings. Try fewer words if the exact legal name is uncertain.
Case number search Best option when you have the exact Broward case number. Check spacing, year, court-type letters, and sequence number.
Citation number search Best for many traffic citations. Do not add dashes or spaces when the portal asks for a citation number.
Court type filter Use Civil, Family, Probate, Felony, Traffic/Misdemeanor, or other available court-type filters to reduce unrelated results.
Result limit warning If you see too many results or no useful match, narrow the filing date range or add more party detail before ordering a search.
Best practical method: search broad only once, then refine. For common last names in Broward County, adding court type and filing date range can save a lot of time.

Request Broward Court Records, Copies, Certified Copies, and Older Files

If the case information or document image is not available online, the next step is the Clerk’s records request process. This is especially important for older Civil Court records filed before April 1, 2023 and older Criminal Court records filed before January 6, 2014.

For newer records that are not available online, the Clerk directs users to the appropriate Clerk of Court service location to order, purchase, or view copies. Older court documents may need to be purchased from the Archives Division.

Official records requestBroward Clerk Records Request

After opening this link:

  1. Read the access rules before ordering because some documents are restricted by case type and user access level.
  2. Check whether your case is older Civil, older Criminal, or a newer case that should be handled by a service location.
  3. Prepare the case number, party name, document title, filing year, and division before sending a request.
  4. For certified copies, clearly say that you need a certified copy, not just a regular photocopy.
  5. Do not send Social Security numbers, bank details, or credit card information by email or contact form.
  6. If you need a sealed or expunged Traffic, Misdemeanor, or Felony record, contact the division where the case was filed.
Archives Central Courthouse, East Building, 201 SE 6th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 03305. Phone: 954-831-6565, option 3.
Open case documents The Clerk notes that open case documents are available for purchase or viewing from the division where the case is filed.
Restricted electronic access Attorney of Record or Registered User access may be required for Domestic Violence, Family, Guardianship, Mental Health, or Probate electronic records.
Email public-record warning Under Florida law, email addresses can be public records. Use phone or writing if you do not want your email released in response to a public-record request.

Electronic Certified Court Documents in Broward County

Broward County Clerk offers electronic certified court documents for viewable electronic court records. These documents include a digital Clerk signature and verification features, but only documents that are viewable electronically can be purchased online.

If the document you need is not viewable online, submit a court records request or contact the correct Clerk location. Also confirm with the receiving agency whether it accepts electronic certified copies or requires paper certified copies.

Official eCertifyBroward Electronic Certified Documents

After opening this link:

  1. Start with the online case search and open the case detail page.
  2. Look for the option to purchase certified copies online, if the document is viewable.
  3. Accept the terms of service and select only the documents you need.
  4. Complete checkout and watch for an email from the Clerk’s eCertify system.
  5. Download and save the certified documents promptly; do not rely on email links forever.
  6. Use the verification option if another agency needs to confirm authenticity.
Good to know: electronic certified documents are convenient for many users, but the receiving bank, agency, court, or licensing office may still ask for a paper certified copy. Confirm acceptance before purchasing.

Broward County Clerk of Court Google Map, Address, Phone, and Courthouse Locations

Broward Clerk services are not all handled in one room. The main courthouse complex is in downtown Fort Lauderdale, but regional courthouse locations in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, and Plantation handle many Traffic, Misdemeanor, County Civil, passport, marriage, and one-stop services.

Main Broward County Courthouse

Address: 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Main phone: 954-831-6565

Typical Clerk hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Some divisions have different windows.

Common services: case search support, Traffic and Misdemeanor, Felony, Family, Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health, Archives, Domestic Violence, Civil, Small Claims, Evictions, Passports, Marriage, Jury Services, and records-related counters.

Open Main Courthouse in Google Maps

Central Courthouse – West Building

201 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services include passports, family law, domestic violence, foreclosures, probate, wills, guardianship, mental health, traffic, misdemeanor, small claims, evictions, and more.

North Regional Courthouse

1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services include Traffic and Misdemeanor, County Civil, passport applications and photos, marriage applications, ceremonies, and certain civil/probate filings.

South Regional Courthouse

3550 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021

Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services include Traffic and Misdemeanor, County Civil, passports, marriage applications, ceremonies, and certain circuit civil/probate filings.

West Regional Courthouse

100 North Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324

Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services include County Civil, Traffic, passports, marriage services, one-stop services, and selected Domestic Violence filing services.

Central Courthouse – East Building

201 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for Jury Services.

The East Building includes Jury Services and the Archives Division, with Archives listed on the 3rd floor, Room 03305.

Central Courthouse – Midrise Building

540 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Typical hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services include Child Support Depository and Marriage License & Ceremony services.

Official locationsBroward Clerk Hours, Locations, Directory, and Maps

After opening this link:

  1. Choose “Clerk Directory” if you need the exact room number or division phone number.
  2. Choose “Courthouse Locations” if you need the building address, Google Map, or services by location.
  3. Confirm the service is offered at that location before driving there.
  4. Check courthouse holidays and special notices before visiting.
  5. If filing after a posted cut-off time, confirm whether you must use Central Courthouse or the Florida eFiling Portal.

Which Broward Clerk Division Handles Your Case?

Broward court records are organized by division. Choosing the right division helps you search the correct docket, request the correct copy, and avoid sending a records request to the wrong counter.

Traffic and Misdemeanor Traffic citations, misdemeanor matters, parking payments, fine payments, and driver-license related compliance questions.
Felony Circuit criminal felony records, felony court hearing information, restitution, sealing, and expungement routing.
County Civil and Small Claims Small claims up to $8,000, county civil disputes, evictions, landlord-tenant matters, and many filings up to $50,000.
Circuit Civil Higher-value civil actions, foreclosure matters, court registry issues, and circuit-level civil filings.
Family Divorce, paternity, child support, name change, adoption-related issues, and family case access questions.
Probate and Guardianship Estate matters, wills, guardianship, mental-health related routing, and certified copies needed for probate use.
Domestic Violence Restraining orders, domestic-violence filings, and self-help resources with different hours and filing cutoffs.
Archives Older court documents and archived records that are not available through ordinary online case viewing.

Official court servicesBroward Clerk Court Services

After opening this link:

  1. Review the available court-service categories before calling the main number.
  2. Choose the division that matches your case type or document request.
  3. Use the Clerk Directory from the locations page to confirm room numbers and phones.
  4. If you are not sure whether the issue is legal advice, ask about filing procedure only; Clerk staff cannot give legal advice.

Traffic, Misdemeanor, Payments, and Driver License Compliance

Traffic and misdemeanor records often begin with a citation number, but the citation may not appear online immediately after it is issued. If the citation number does not work, try a party-name search or wait until the citation is entered into the Clerk’s case system.

Paying a citation can have legal consequences, including points, school-election issues, or waiver of hearing options. Review the Clerk’s official instructions before submitting payment.

Official traffic divisionBroward Traffic and Misdemeanor Division

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the section for paying fines, electing driving school, court hearing, or misdemeanor information.
  2. Search by citation number when available, without dashes or spaces.
  3. Check whether your matter is eligible for online payment before paying.
  4. Review any deadline or election period before choosing traffic school, payment, or court appearance.
  5. Save payment confirmation and check license compliance if your driving privilege was affected.

Civil, Small Claims, Evictions, and Foreclosure Dockets

The County Civil and Small Claims division handles summary procedure and small claims cases, many landlord-tenant matters, evictions, damages, breach of contract, title issues, foreign judgments, and other civil matters. Small claims are generally for damages where the amount in controversy does not exceed $8,000, excluding costs, interest, and attorney’s fees.

Filing location matters in Broward. The Clerk points users to 17th Judicial Circuit administrative orders for proper County Civil and Small Claims filing locations. Filing in the wrong location can delay the case.

Official county civilBroward County Civil and Small Claims

After opening this link:

  1. Identify whether your issue is small claims, eviction, county civil, foreclosure, or another civil category.
  2. Review the filing-location instructions before preparing documents.
  3. Check filing fees and valid payment methods before visiting or filing.
  4. Use self-help forms only when they match your exact case type.
  5. Remember that Clerk staff can explain filing steps but cannot tell you what to write or whether you should sue.

Family, Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health, and Confidential Case Access

Family, probate, guardianship, and mental-health records can be more restricted than ordinary civil dockets. The public case search may show limited docket information, while document images may require Attorney of Record access or Registered User access.

This is normal for sensitive court records. If you are a party, attorney, guardian, or authorized user, follow the Clerk’s access instructions instead of trying repeated public searches.

Family case examples

  • Divorce and related pleadings.
  • Paternity and child support matters.
  • Name changes and adoption-related filings.
  • Records with confidential personal details.

Probate and guardianship examples

  • Estate cases and probate administration.
  • Wills and related certified copies.
  • Guardianship proceedings.
  • Mental-health and incapacity-related filings.

Official eServicesBroward Clerk eServices, Registered User Access, and eTrack

After opening this link:

  1. Review whether you need public search, Registered User Access, Attorney of Record Access, Advanced Search, or eTrack.
  2. If you are a non-attorney who needs additional Family or Probate access, read the Registered User Access requirements.
  3. If you are a Florida Bar attorney, review Attorney of Record Access for cases where you are listed as counsel.
  4. Use eTrack if you want to monitor a Broward civil, family, probate, felony, traffic, or misdemeanor case.
  5. Do not use commercial or API services unless you truly need bulk or advanced access.

Marriage Licenses, Marriage Records, and Passport Services

Although this page is mainly about case search and dockets, many people who search for the Broward County Clerk of Court also need marriage license, marriage record, or passport services. Broward’s Clerk handles marriage applications, ceremonies, marriage-record requests, and passport applications at eligible service locations.

For marriage licenses, both parties age 18 or older must be present. Florida residents can either complete a premarital course or wait the mandatory three-day period before the license becomes effective. Broward also lists standard and reduced marriage-license fees, ceremony fees, and certified-copy costs.

Marriage license fee Standard license fee: $86. Reduced fee: $61 with original Broward registered premarital course certificate.
Ceremony fee Marriage ceremony and vow renewal fee listed by the Clerk: $30.
Certified marriage copy Certified copy of a recorded marriage license listed by the Clerk: $3.
Passport warning Passport lines may close early during high-volume periods even when posted business hours remain the same.

Official marriageBroward Marriage Licenses and Marriage Records

After opening this link:

  1. Review the ID requirements before starting the application.
  2. Complete the online pre-application if you want to save time at the office.
  3. Confirm that both parties can apply in person at the same time.
  4. Check the fee section for standard license, reduced license, ceremony, duplicate, amendment, and certified-copy costs.
  5. Use the marriage records request area if you need a recorded marriage license copy.

Official passportsBroward Clerk Passport Services

After opening this link:

  1. Review whether you are applying for a new passport, child passport, replacement, renewal, book, or card.
  2. Confirm which service location can process your passport application.
  3. Prepare proof of citizenship, government ID, photo, forms, and payment before arriving.
  4. Check current State Department processing times before planning travel.
  5. Arrive early because the Clerk may close the passport line early during high-volume periods.

Broward Court Records vs Broward Official Records

Broward court records and Broward Official Records are not the same thing. Court records are case files, dockets, pleadings, orders, judgments, and court documents handled through the Clerk’s court system. Official Records are recorded public documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded instruments handled through Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury.

Use the Clerk case search for

  • Civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and misdemeanor cases.
  • Docket entries, court events, pleadings, and orders.
  • Certified court documents and electronic certified court copies.
  • Traffic citations and eligible court payments.
  • Older Civil or Criminal court-record requests.

Use Official Records for

  • Deeds, mortgages, and recorded liens.
  • Recorded documents tied to property or public recording.
  • Document type, book/page, instrument number, parcel ID, or recorded-date searches.
  • Official record copy and recording questions.
  • Records, Taxes and Treasury support.

Official records searchBroward County Official Records Search

After opening this link:

  1. Use this system only for Official Records, not ordinary court-case docket searches.
  2. Choose Name, Book/Page, Document Type, Instrument Number, Case Number, Date Recorded, Simple Search, or Parcel ID.
  3. Enable JavaScript and cookies if the site prompts you before searching.
  4. Read the disclaimer before relying on the results for legal or property decisions.
  5. Return to Broward Clerk case search if the document you need is part of a court case file.

Broward Clerk Court Record Fees and Payment Notes

Fees can change and may vary by division, so use the Clerk’s official fee page for the final number. The amounts below are common Clerk-listed fees that matter for records and copies.

$1.00 Photocopy fee per page for public records or court records.
$2.00 Certification fee per public or official document filed in the Clerk’s Office.
$2.00 Record search fee per year for Archives or listed record-search services.
$3.50 Verification of a document presented for certification and prepared by someone other than the Clerk.
$7.00 Preparing certain documents or exemplification/certificate services where listed.
No personal checks The Clerk lists cash, cashier’s check, money order, attorney’s check, and major cards for many fee categories.

Official feesBroward Clerk Fees and Costs

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the fee category that matches your case type or record request.
  2. Check copy, certification, search, filing, appeal, marriage, passport, or other fee rows carefully.
  3. Confirm acceptable payment methods for online, mail, and in-person transactions.
  4. Do not mail payment until the amount is clear, especially for multi-year searches or large copy orders.
  5. Keep receipts and confirmation numbers after paying any Clerk fee online.

eFiling, Court Hearings, Judges, and the 17th Judicial Circuit

The Clerk receives and dockets filings, but judges, hearings, courtroom calendars, and many court-procedure questions may belong to the 17th Judicial Circuit. Broward eFiling is handled through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, and the Clerk reviews filings after they are transmitted to the Clerk’s inbox.

Official eFilingBroward Clerk eFiling Information

After opening this link:

  1. Review which case types are mandatory for attorney eFiling and which are optional for self-represented parties.
  2. Register or log in through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
  3. Include the case type and eFiling reference number if you email the Clerk about a filing.
  4. Watch for acceptance, rejection, or correction notices from the portal.
  5. If a filing is pended, submit corrections within the required correction window shown by the portal.

Official court17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

After opening this link:

  1. Use the court website for judge pages, judicial directory, hearing procedures, online scheduling, and administrative orders.
  2. Use the Broward Clerk website for case search, docket review, records requests, payments, and certified copies.
  3. If your question is about a hearing date, courtroom, or judge instructions, check the court site and the case docket together.
  4. For remote hearing questions, look for current Zoom or courtroom instructions before the hearing date.

Privacy, Restricted Access, and FCRA Use Notice

Broward court records can include sensitive details. Florida law and court access standards restrict some cases, documents, and personal information based on case type, document type, confidentiality status, and the user’s access level.

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Broward County Clerk of Courts website. It is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this page or linked public court searches for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Verify before acting: always confirm a case, docket, judgment, warrant-related information, fine balance, or certified record directly with the official Clerk, court, or agency source before making a legal, financial, or personal decision.

Official Broward Links Used in This Guide

Use these official links for current instructions, fees, locations, electronic access, certified documents, and record-request rules.

Broward County Clerk of Courts Official Website Broward Public Case Search Court Records Request Electronic Certified Documents Hours, Locations, and Maps Fees and Costs eServices, eTrack, and Advanced Access Broward Official Records Search Broward eFiling Information 17th Judicial Circuit Court

Broward County Clerk of Court FAQs

1. How do I search Broward County court cases online?

Use the official Broward County Clerk public case search. You can search by party name, business name, case number, or citation number, then open the matching case to review public docket information and available documents.

2. What is the official Broward County Clerk case search website?

The official public case search is on browardclerk.org under the Clerk’s Case Search – Public system. Use that portal for Broward court case lookups and docket review.

3. Why can’t I see a Broward court document online?

The document may not be viewable electronically, may be older, may be restricted by Florida access rules, or may require Attorney of Record or Registered User access for certain Family, Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health, or Domestic Violence records.

4. Where is the Broward County Clerk of Courts located?

The main courthouse location is 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The Clerk also lists North Regional, South Regional, West Regional, East Building, and Midrise courthouse service locations.

5. What is the phone number for the Broward County Clerk of Courts?

The main phone number listed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts is 954-831-6565. Specific divisions may have different phone numbers, so check the official Clerk Directory before calling.

6. Can I get certified Broward court records online?

Yes, some viewable electronic court documents can be purchased as electronic certified court documents. If the document is not viewable online, use the court records request process or contact the correct Clerk division.

7. How much are Broward court record copies?

Common listed fees include $1 per photocopy page, $2 per certification, and $2 per year searched for some record-search services. Check the official fees page for the current cost before ordering.

8. Are Broward deeds and mortgages in the Clerk case search?

No. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and many recorded documents are searched through Broward County Official Records, not the ordinary Clerk court case search.

9. Does Broward Clerk case search show traffic citations?

Yes, the public case search includes citation-number search for traffic citations. Enter the citation number without dashes or spaces. If the citation is not entered yet, it may not appear immediately.

10. Is this page the official Broward County Clerk website?

No. This is an independent guide. For official case searches, records requests, certified documents, payments, courthouse maps, hours, and fees, use the official Broward County Clerk links provided in this article.

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