How to Search Broward County Records (Start Here)
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs) runs its court and official records through the Clerk, with a strong online property appraiser system.
- Court cases: browardclerk.org/web2 — the Clerk's public case search. Covers appeals, civil, criminal, family, felony, parking, probate, traffic, and misdemeanor cases. Search by party name and filter by court type.
- Official records (deeds, mortgages, liens): Also through browardclerk.org — the Clerk handles all recorded documents and marriage licenses.
- Property values and ownership: Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA) at bcpa.net. Search by address at bcpa.net/recaddr.asp or by owner name at bcpa.net/recmenu.asp. Office phone: (954) 357-6830.
- Criminal background: FDLE offers a free statewide search for Florida. Local criminal/felony cases are on browardclerk.org.
Broward is in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Each database below serves a specific purpose — choose the one that fits your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Vital Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Broward County court cases? ▼
The Clerk's public case search at browardclerk.org/web2. Search by party name and select the court type — appeals, civil, criminal, family, felony, parking, probate, traffic, or misdemeanor. No registration needed.
What is BCPA? ▼
Broward County Property Appraiser — the office at bcpa.net that maintains property values, ownership records, and exemption information. Search by address or owner name. Contact: (954) 357-6830.
Where are Broward County property deeds? ▼
Recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens — are at browardclerk.org. The Clerk handles all recording functions. BCPA shows ownership and assessed values but not the actual recorded documents.
What judicial circuit is Broward in? ▼
The 17th Judicial Circuit — Broward County only. Circuit Court handles felonies and civil cases over $50,000; County Court covers misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims.
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