Archives
Overview
The Clerk of Courts Archives Division was created in 1984 to establish a Records Management Program for the organization of Clerk of Courts records. The following are the type of records, which can be accessed through the Archives Division:
- Felony Cases – years 1915 through Present
- Traffic and Misdemeanor Cases – years 1973 through Present
- Circuit Civil Cases – years 1915 through Present
- County Civil Cases – years 1989 through Present
- Probate Cases – years 1915 through Present
- Marriage Applications – years 1922 through 1972 (For those years prior to 1972, to establish proof of age for Social Security you must request a copy of the application from the Archives Division, along with a copy of the marriage certificate obtained from the Marriage Division.)
The information required for searches is:
- Case Number, Defendant’s name or Parties, Date of Birth, Year of Arrest or Death, Type of Case or Arrest, List of Requested Documents.
- Marriage Applications – The year of marriage and full name of Bride and Groom when they applied for the marriage application. (Note: The marriage license must have been obtained in Broward County.)
Payment Methods
- Checks – Attorney Firm, Personal, Business, Cashiers and Travelers made payable to the Clerk of Courts (in person and by mail)
- Money Orders – U.S. and International (in person and by mail)
- Credit Cards – American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa
- Escrow Account – (Established through Finance Division)
Fees and Costs
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VALID FORMS OF PAYMENT — Cashier’s Check, Money Order, Attorney's Check, or American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit cards. (Proper identification is required when paying in person by credit card.) | |
| Search Fee (per year searched) | $2.00 |
| Photocopy Fee (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certification Fee (per document) | $2.00 |
| Exemplification Fee (per document) | $7.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
- Central Courthouse
Judicial Complex, East Building
(Archives) - 201 S.E. 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Directions To This Location - 3rd Floor, Room: 03305
- 954-831-6565 - (option 3)
- Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Excluding Holidays
Brenda D. Forman
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TranslateMain Courthouse Location
201 SE 6th Street
Fort LauderdaleFlorida, US 33301
Phone: (954) 831-6565
Public Records Custodian Pursuant to 119.12(2), F.S.
Public Access to Judicial Records Pursuant To Rule 2.420
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