How to Search Broward County Public Records
Broward County is Florida's 2nd most populous county (2.04M residents), encompassing Fort Lauderdale and 30 other cities across 1,323 sq mi of South Florida.
- Court cases: Clerk of Courts case search — browardclerk.org/web2 — civil, criminal, family, probate.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's Office — sheriff.org — current jail population search.
- Vital records: FL DOH Broward Vital Records — broward.floridahealth.gov — birth, death certificates.
- Property: Property Appraiser (bcpa.net) parcels; Clerk Official Records (broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury/Records) for deeds.
- Statewide courts: Florida Courts e-Filing — myflcourtaccess.com — appellate access.
Population
2.04M
Cities
31
Square Miles
1,323
Founded
1915
Departments
50+
Searching Broward County: what to expect
Broward County does more online than most: 4 county-run sources below, which keeps courthouse trips to a minimum. No online docket is listed for the county itself; the Florida court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. Two local sources do most of the work — broward.org for parcel and property-tax data, dpepp.broward.org for local permits and licensing. For criminal records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Florida criminal records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Broward County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Broward County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Broward County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,037,472
Population
Census estimate
741,973
Households
Census estimate
$70,331
Median income
Annual household
$348,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Fort Lauderdale
County seat
In Florida
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
6 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Broward County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Broward County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Court Services Clerk of Courts Unsolved Cases in Florida |
| Criminal records | Inmates — Arrests |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Records Deeds Broward County Property Appraiser: Marty Kiar |
| Vital records | Marriage Licenses - Broward County Clerk of Courts |
| Voter records | State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search |
| Professional licenses | Broward BCS - Search for Permit by Address |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Broward County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Broward County Records
2026
Broward County court records portal verified
State court system links for Broward County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Broward County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Broward County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Broward County property records online
Broward County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Florida, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Broward County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Broward County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Broward County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Florida statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Florida state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Broward County Records
MYTH"Broward County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Broward County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Broward County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Broward County data."
FACTOnly the official Florida state repository has verified, current Broward County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Broward County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Broward County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- web.fdle.state.fl.us — Court records — official source
- offender.fdle.state.fl.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Broward County & Florida Records
For records not specific to Broward County, use Florida's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Florida statewide record systems:
- Florida Court Records →
- Florida Criminal Records →
- Florida Property Records →
- Florida Vital Records →
- Florida Voter Records →
- Florida Wants & Warrants →
- Florida Licenses →
- Florida Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Florida statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Broward County lookups:
About Broward County, Florida
Broward County is located in southeastern Florida. The county seat is Fort Lauderdale (official site: www.broward.org/).
- Households: 741,973
- Median household income: $70,331
- Median home value: $348,600
- Below poverty line: 12.4%
- Population density: 1,693.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 44
- NCES schools indexed: 343
Records Deeds
Official Free
The Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division can provide certified copies of documents recorded, including all documents pertaining to ownership of real estate in Broward County, since 1883. Numerous other documents, such as affidavits and final judgments from court cases, are also available. All documents recorded since 1978, and images of all documents recorded since August 24, 1998, can be searched in an online index.
Broward County Property Appraiser: Marty Kiar
Official Free
Under Florida Law, a change in ownership will reset the assessed value of the property to full market value, which could result in higher property taxes. Please use our Tax Estimator to approximate your new property taxes The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills and does not set or collect taxes. All property tax billing and collection is handled by the Broward County Tax Collector's Office.
🌐 bcpa.net
Property Tax - Broward
Official Free
Property Tax - Broward · Menu delinquent as of April 1, 2026. Per Florida Statute 197.172, unpaid Real Estate accounts incur 3% delinquency interest, and Tangible Personal Property accounts incur 1.5% monthly
Florida | Offender Registration Locations (PDF)
Official Free
FDLE's current list of sex-offender registration sites — the agencies, days, and hours where registrants report in each Florida county.
Voter Registration - By County and Party - Division of Elections - Florida Department of State
Official Free
The Division of Elections facilitates coordination and interpretation of election laws and establishes uniform standards to ensure fair and accurate elections in Florida. Totals reflect the number of active registered voters in the State of Florida.
Court Services Clerk of Courts
Official Free
The Clerk’s duties are to maintain court records, attend trials and hearings as required, provide intake services for domestic violence cases and collect revenue for the Court system, including fines. The Clerk administers jury services and audits the records of guardians. This office is not an agency of the Broward County Commission, however the County Commission owns and maintains the facilities it operates in, and funds some operations of the Courts, State Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office.
Unsolved Cases in Florida
Official Free
The Unsolved Cases in Florida website features unsolved homicide cases that have been submitted by local law enforcement agencies for placement on this website. By empowering citizens to provide tips, our goal is to arrest the criminals who committed these crimes.
Florida Courts
Official Free
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Records Documents LocalBusinessTaxReceipt
Official Free
Board of County Commissioners, · APPLICATION FOR LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (Formally Known as Occupational License) OR apply online at broward.county-taxes.com/btexpress – Click “Apply for a new business tax account" (24-48hr processing ·
BCS - Search for Permit by Address
Official Free
Contractor Licenses No account is needed! Simply select one of the options from the left navigation menu. Elevators No account is needed! Simply select one of the options from the left navigation menu. Permits No account is needed to SEARCH for a permit.
Licensing Portal - License Search
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for Broward County run through here. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Inmates — Arrests
Official Free
Current inmate roster for Broward County, Florida, published by the sheriff's office. Attorneys check it daily; it is the fastest confirmation that a client has been processed.
Crime Statistics | Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Official Free
In accordance with the national shift in crime data collection and reporting methods, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department transitioned from Uniform Crime Report (UCR) to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has mandated that all law enforcement agencies across the country make the transition to NIBRS to improve the overall quality, accuracy and timeliness of crime data collected.
🌐 flpd.gov
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Official Free
A variety of law enforcement training programs are housed within FDLE including officer mandatory retraining, Florida’s Analyst Academy and Florida’s Criminal Justice Executive Institute.
Marriage Licenses - Broward County Clerk of Courts
Official Free
If you have one, or more child(ren) of Common Child(ren) Born in Florida form. To expedite the Marriage License application process, complete, print, and bring the Marriage License Online Pre-Application, to any Broward County Marriage License office location listed
Certificates & Records - Florida Department of Health
Official Free
Alachua County Baker County Bay County Union County Volusia County Wakulla County Walton County Washington County Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health
State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search
Official Free
Florida voter registration lookup, voter registration, voter statistics.
Unidentified Persons
Official Free
Official Broward County, Florida government source (web.fdle.state.fl.us).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Broward County?
Broward County court cases are searchable through the Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Florida?
In Florida, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Florida law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Florida?
Yes. Active warrants in Florida appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Florida criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Florida's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.