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About the Office
About Brenda D. Forman
Brenda Forman was first elected to the Broward County Clerk of Courts Office in November 2016 and was sworn in on January 3, 2017. She was the first African American and the first elected female clerk in the history of the Broward County Clerk of Court's Office. In August 2020, she was reelected to a second term and was sworn in on January 5, 2021. In August 2024, she was reelected to a third term and was sworn in on January 6, 2025.
Prior to being elected Clerk, Ms. Forman studied at Broward College and Union Institute University. Her work experience included the Broward County Clerk of Courts Office, the State Attorney’s Office and CEO and founder of B Dixon Mortgage Company. She has also been a licensed real estate agent for eighteen years.
Ms. Forman is an advocate against domestic violence and Human Trafficking. She is also actively involved in several community organizations; such as, the Broward County Bar Association, Caribbean Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, Broward County Police Chiefs Association, BCCPA Domestic Violence Committee, South Florida Noble-Black Law Enforcement, and the Florida League of Cities to name a few. She also currently serves as a Board Member with the Children’s Harbor organization, Embrace Girls Foundation, Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Governors for the Tower Club.
Ms. Forman has been an advocate against domestic violence and Human Trafficking for many years. She is also a member of the FNC (Florida National University) steering committee that works against human trafficking, domestic violence and the exploitation of missing children.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, loves to dance, travel, and going to the theater.
As Clerk, she is honored to serve as the official record-keeper for the Broward County court system and protect the public trust by performing her statutory and ministerial duties of ensuring that all records are timely and accurately maintained.
Overview of the Clerk's Office
The Office serves 1,224.7 square mile region of South Florida containing a population of over 1.8 million. Mrs. Forman leads an organization of approximately 750 employees. The various Divisions provide support to ninety judges and eleven magistrates, services to the general public, and other government agencies. The core services provided include: filing court proceedings; filing and retrieval of documents such as arrests, traffic citations, affidavits, marriage licenses, probate and other court related documents; collection of court fees; creation of court dockets and notification of participants.
Contact Us
Call Us
General Information: (954) 831-6565. Telephone agents are available to assist you or direct your call between 8:00 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding Courthouse Holidays.
View the Clerk Directory for division contact information.
Email Us
Visit Us
View Courthouse Locations for services provided.
Write Us
Traffic related inquiries
Clerk of the Courts
P.O. Box 14610
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302-4610
All other inquiries
Clerk of the Courts
201 S.E. 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
*Please include the division name
Report Fraud
If you wish to report tips and complaints about fraud, waste, or abuse, exclusively within the programs and operations of the Broward County Clerk of Circuit and County Courts, you can:
By Phone
Contact the Clerk’s Fraud Hotline and leave a detailed message of the suspected activity with your contact information at (954) 831-6900. If you wish to remain anonymous when reporting fraud, waste, and abuse, contact the Clerk's Fraud Hotline from an outside number or block your number. The caller, though anonymous, must provide as much detailed and specific information as possible regarding the suspected fraudulent behavior.
By Mail
Submit a detailed, written, and signed statement, outlining the suspected activity to the Clerk’s Internal Auditor at the address
below and include your contact information:
Broward Clerk of Courts
Attention: Internal Audit Office
201 SE 6th Street Room: 18150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
CONFIDENTIAL: For those individuals reporting fraud, waste, and abuse, but who wish to remain anonymous, do not sign the written statement.
By Email
Email the Internal Audit Department at internalaudit@browardclerk.org and submit a comprehensive statement detailing the suspected fraudulent conduct.
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Under the Whistleblower Protection Policy and Sections 112.3187 and 112.3188 of the Florida Statutes, individuals reporting fraud, waste, and abuse will be protected to the fullest extent possible.
Individuals reporting a concern or filing a complaint must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates fraud, waste, or abuse.
Events and Workshops
Upcoming Event:
Passport Day – Saturday, March 15, 2025
The Clerk's office is hosting a Passport Day Event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Central Passport location only. Join us on Passport Day to apply for a new passport (adult or minor), renew a passport, or replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport.
For more information on applying for a passport or renewing a passport, visit our Passport Division web page.
| Sponsored By: Brenda D Forman, Clerk of the Courts | |
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| When | Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Where | Broward County Judicial Complex – West Tower – Room 1160 |
| Address | 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 |
| Requirements | Appointment is required! |
Upcoming Event:
Human Trafficking Prevention Summit – Friday, April 4, 2025
The Broward County Bar Association and Brenda D Forman, Broward County Clerk of the Courts, are hosting a Human Trafficking Prevention Summit.
This event will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Broward County Courthouse Jury Room from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
You Can Make a Difference!
| Sponsored By: Broward County Bar Association and Brenda D Forman, Broward County Clerk of the Courts | |
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| When | Friday, April 4, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Where | Broward County Judicial Complex – East Building – 3rd Floor, Jury Room #03320 |
| Address | 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 |
| Cost | FREE – CLE Credits (pending) |
| Requirements | Register now on the Broward County Bar Association Website. |
Upcoming Event:
Operation Green Light – Pay Up and Save – Available from Monday, March 31, 2025, through Saturday, April 5, 2025
Operation Green Light Broward is an opportunity to pay your fines without paying the extra 33% collection surcharge. Individuals paying their felony, traffic tickets, misdemeanor and overdue court costs in full may be eligible to restore their driving privileges.
Payments can be made in-person at all Courthouse locations, online, or by mail via U.S. postal service. Payments by mail must be postmarked by April 5, 2025.
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Central Courthouse will be open for business from 8:00am – 1:00pm.
| Sponsored By: Brenda D Forman, Clerk of the Courts | |
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| When | Monday, March 31, 2025, through Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
Options for paying Fines and Fees:
Pay Online! Pay In-Person or by Mail!THIS IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Available from Monday, March 31, 2025, through Saturday, April 5, 2025
Past Events and Workshops
Brenda D. Forman, Broward County Clerk of Courts, is pleased to announce the annual Valentine's Day marriage ceremony will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Want to know if you qualify to have your driver license reinstated? We invite you to attend this “one stop” clinic, where we will provide services to you that will help answer questions and determine if you qualify to have your driving privileges reinstated.
Brenda D. Forman, Broward County Clerk of Courts, is pleased to announce the annual Valentine's Day marriage ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
In recognition of Veterans Day and to express appreciation to all those who have served our nation, Brenda D. Forman, Clerk of the Court, is proud to provide FREE passport photos throughout the month of November for all Veterans and Active Military Personnel.
If you were charged with a crime in Broward County and the case did not result in a conviction, you may be eligible to have a single arrest record sealed or expunged. The Broward State Attorney's Office is hosting a free sealing and expungement workshop on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Adult and Juvenile Walk-ins are welcome! Government-issued ID is required.
Brenda D. Forman, Broward County Clerk of Courts, is pleased to announce the annual Valentine's Day marriage ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
The Florida Department of Health and the 17th Judicial Circuit, Court Administration will be holding a Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Monday, September 27th, October 18th and November 8th, 2021 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Broward County Courthouse Judicial Complex located in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Operation Green Light Broward is an opportunity to pay your fines without paying the extra 35% collection surcharge.
United Nations Day Against Trafficking #Red Sand Project. Join us to recognize the overlooked populations most at risk for Human Trafficking.
Domestic Human Trafficking Professional Development Training For case managers, investigators, and other anti-trafficking specialists.
Brenda D. Forman, Broward County Clerk of Courts, is pleased to announce the first annual Mass Marriage celebration on
Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
Are you an attorney, a defendant, or a citizen with an interest in a criminal court case?
The Broward County Clerk of the Court’s office is ready, willing, and able to assist citizens who are working to get their voting rights restored.
Sheriff Scott Israel, Chief Judge Jack Tuter and Clerk of Courts Brenda Forman renew their warnings of an ongoing jury duty scam that has been reported in South Florida. The scam involves threats of fines and even jail time.
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201 SE 6th Street
Fort LauderdaleFlorida, US 33301
Phone: (954) 831-6565
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