Broward County Public Records: Court, Property, Deeds, Arrests & Vital Records
Broward County public records are split across several government systems. Court cases belong with the Clerk of Courts, recorded deeds and liens with Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury, parcel data with the Property Appraiser, arrest information with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, and birth or death certificates with Florida Health.
The fastest approach is to identify the record first, open the correct official source, and search with the strongest identifier available.
Which Broward County Office Has the Record?
| Record needed | Official source | Best starting detail |
|---|---|---|
| Civil, criminal, family, probate or traffic case | Broward County Clerk of Courts | Case number, party name or citation number |
| Deed, mortgage, lien, judgment or plat | Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury | Instrument number, name, book/page, parcel ID or date |
| Owner, folio, assessed value or exemption | Broward County Property Appraiser | Folio, owner or address |
| Arrest, booking or current inmate information | Broward Sheriff’s Office | Last name and first name |
| Property-tax bill or payment | Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury | Property/account information |
| Birth or death certificate | Florida Department of Health in Broward County | Name, event date, ID and eligibility details |
Search Broward County Court Cases
The Broward County Clerk of Courts public case search covers civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic and other court records. Some records or documents are restricted from anonymous online access.
- Choose the search method that matches the information you have.
- Use the case number when possible.
- For traffic citations, enter the citation without dashes or spaces.
- Open the matching case and confirm the court type, parties and filing information.
- Save the case number before ordering documents.
Broward case-number formatting matters
The Clerk’s public search expects Broward case numbers in its required format. If a known case number produces no result, check spacing, dashes and the court-location or case-type portion before assuming the case is missing.
Why a court document may not be visible online
Florida electronic-access rules restrict some documents based on case type and user access level. Public users may see case information but not every filed document, and some older court records require a separate records request or in-person search.
Search Broward County Arrest and Jail Information
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest Search is the correct starting point for booking information, inmate location and recent arrest details.
- Enter the last name and first name.
- Open the matching arrest number.
- Review booking details, charges, location and available bond information.
- Save any court case reference shown.
- Check the Clerk separately for the filed criminal case and final court outcome.
BSO states that arrest-search information changes quickly and may contain errors or later updates. The Sheriff also explicitly notes that an arrest does not mean the inmate was convicted.
Search Broward County Property Records
The Broward County Property Appraiser is the right source for owner information, folio numbers, assessed values, exemptions, sales and parcel characteristics.
- Search by folio number when you already know it.
- Otherwise use owner name or property address.
- Open the correct parcel and confirm the situs address and owner.
- Save the folio number.
- Use that folio and owner information when researching recorded documents or taxes.
2026 exemption timing
The Property Appraiser published a March 2, 2026 timely filing deadline for 2026 Homestead, Senior and other exemptions, followed by an extended late-filing deadline of September 18, 2026.
Search Broward County Deeds, Liens and Official Records
Broward County’s Records, Taxes & Treasury Division is the statutory repository for Official Records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats and other recorded documents.
- Accept the search disclaimer.
- Choose name, book/page, document type, instrument number, case number, date or parcel ID search.
- Use instrument number or book/page when you already have a recording reference.
- For owner research, try spelling variations of names.
- Open the underlying document before relying only on the index.
Online coverage has important date limits
All plats and maps are searchable in the Broward Official Records system regardless of record date. Other Official Records from July 7, 1977 forward are fully searchable online.
Documents from March 9, 1972 through July 7, 1977 have more limited search options, including instrument number, book/page and record date. Documents recorded before March 9, 1972 are not currently available in the online system.
Check Broward County Property Tax Bills
Broward County Records, Taxes & Treasury handles property-tax billing and collection. This is separate from the Property Appraiser, which handles values and exemptions.
- Open the online property-tax bill search.
- Confirm the correct property and tax year.
- Review the bill, payment status and current amount due.
- Check the payment method and any applicable processing fee.
- Save the receipt or confirmation after payment.
Broward County Birth and Death Certificates
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County provides local certificate-ordering services. Birth certificates are available for Florida births from 1930 forward, while local death-certificate service covers Florida deaths from 2009 to the present.
- Choose birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate guidance.
- Check eligibility for the record you need.
- Prepare valid identification where required.
- Choose online, mail or in-person ordering.
- Confirm the current fee before submitting the request.
Florida Health identifies VitalChek as its recommended online vendor. Vendor fees can differ from the amount charged when ordering directly through the local health department.
Certified Broward County Court Documents
The Broward Clerk offers electronic certified court documents for records that are viewable online. Electronic certified documents carry the Clerk’s digital certification and can be verified electronically.
| Copy method | Current Clerk information |
|---|---|
| Electronic certified document | $8 per electronic certified court document when available online |
| In-person or records-request copy | $1 per document page plus $2 certification fee when certification is requested |
| Case search fee | $2 per year searched when applicable to a records request |
| Court records request | The Clerk states processing can take up to two weeks |
- Search the case first.
- Open the case detail.
- Select the option to purchase certified copies when available.
- Choose the exact document you need.
- Complete checkout and save the certification email or verification information.
Older Broward court files have different access rules
The Clerk directs some older civil and criminal records to the Court Records Request or Archives process. Traffic and misdemeanor records filed before 2011 may also require a records request or in-person Archives search.
What to Do When a Broward County Search Returns Nothing
| Problem | Try next |
|---|---|
| Court case not found | Check case-number format, spelling, court type and whether the record has restricted online access. |
| Traffic citation not found | Enter the citation without dashes or spaces and remember that recently issued citations may not yet be in the Clerk system. |
| Property found but deed missing | Move from the Property Appraiser to Official Records and search owner name, folio or prior owners. |
| Old deed missing online | Check the Official Records date limitations and contact Records, Taxes & Treasury for older documents. |
| Arrest result but no final outcome | Search the Broward Clerk criminal case for the filed case and disposition. |
| Online court document unavailable | Use the Clerk’s records-request or in-person Archives process. |
Broward County Record Offices and Addresses
201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-831-6565
Use for court cases, court documents, certified court copies and Archives-related court records.
115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 114, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1
Use for Official Records, recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, recording services and related county land records.
2601 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Use the online Arrest Search for current public booking and inmate information.
Local address trap
The Clerk’s main courthouse is at 201 SE 6th Street. Broward County’s Recording Office for Official Records is at 115 S. Andrews Avenue. They serve different record systems and are not interchangeable.
Before You Rely on a Broward County Record
- Confirm the correct person, property, case or parcel before relying on a match.
- Do not treat an arrest or booking entry as proof of conviction.
- Use the underlying recorded document when ownership or lien terms matter.
- Expect confidential, sealed or restricted court information to have limited online access.
- Request an official or certified copy when the recipient requires formal proof.
Broward County Public Records FAQs
1. Where do I search Broward County court records?
Use the Broward County Clerk of Courts public Case Search. A case number is the strongest search method when you already know it.
2. Where do I search Broward County deeds and liens?
Use Broward County Official Records, maintained by the Records, Taxes & Treasury Division. It includes deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats and other recorded documents.
3. How far back do Broward County Official Records go online?
Plats and maps are searchable regardless of record date. Other documents are fully searchable from July 7, 1977 forward, with more limited searches available for documents recorded from March 9, 1972 through July 7, 1977.
4. How do I find who owns property in Broward County?
Use the Broward County Property Appraiser and search by folio, owner or address. Use Official Records separately when you need the recorded deed or other legal document.
5. Where do I search Broward County arrest records?
Use the Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest Search for public booking and inmate information. Then use the Clerk case search to verify the related criminal court case.
6. Is a Broward arrest record the same as a conviction?
No. An arrest or booking record documents custody or allegations. The court record is the correct source for filed charges and case disposition.
7. Can I order certified Broward court documents online?
Many viewable electronic court documents can be purchased as electronic certified documents through the Broward Clerk. Records that are not available electronically may require a records request or in-person search.
8. Where do I get Broward County birth or death certificates?
Use the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Birth certificates are available for Florida births from 1930 forward, while local death-certificate service covers Florida deaths from 2009 to present.
9. Why might a Broward court document not be visible online?
The record may be restricted by Florida electronic-access rules, older than the online document range, sealed, confidential or available only to a registered user or authorized party.
10. Is the Broward Clerk courthouse the same place as the Official Records office?
No. The Clerk’s main courthouse is at 201 SE 6th Street. Broward County’s Recording Office for Official Records is at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 114.