Broward County, Florida Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Broward County, Florida, can be accessed through the Broward County Sheriff's Office. They provide an online inmate search portal where you can view booking photos. You can visit the Sheriff's Office in person for more detailed records if needed.

To obtain a criminal background check in Broward County, Florida, you can request it through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE provides a Criminal History Information (CHI) service online. Locally, you can also visit the Broward County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Broward County, Florida, by using the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Sexual Offenders and Predators Search. This online registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current address, offense details, and compliance status.

You can register to vote in Broward County through the Broward County Supervisor of Elections by visiting registertovoteflorida.gov for online registration, or by submitting a paper application in person at 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, or by mail. Florida requires voter registration to be completed at least 29 days before an election for eligibility to vote in that election. Once registered, you can request vote-by-mail ballots for convenience through browardvotes.gov or by calling 954-357-7050.

Property records in Broward County can be searched free of charge through the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division at officialrecords.broward.org, where you can find deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents dating back to 1978. For property tax assessments, ownership information, and valuation details, visit the Property Appraiser's website at bcpa.net. Both systems provide free online searching and document viewing, with fees applicable only for certified copies ($2.00 per page plus $2.00 certification fee).

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Broward County can be obtained from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County, Vital Statistics Office at 780 SW 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (phone: 954-467-4700). Birth certificates cost $9.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $5.00 for the first copy, with in-person requests typically processed same-day and mail requests taking 2-3 weeks. You can also order Florida vital records online through VitalChek at floridahealth.gov with expedited processing options, and you must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct tangible interest in the record under Florida Statute 382.

Fictitious name registrations (DBA) in Broward County are filed with the Broward County Clerk of Courts at 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, and can be searched through the Official Records Division (phone: 954-357-7360). For state-registered business entities including corporations and LLCs, use the free Florida Division of Corporations search at sunbiz.org (dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz). Local business tax receipts (occupational licenses) are issued by the Broward County Tax Collector and can be verified at broward.org/TaxCollector or by calling 954-357-4828.