North Lauderdale, Florida Public Records

North Lauderdale's thriving economy and skilled workforce continue to make it an attractive destination for both entrepreneurs and established companies seeking to establish a presence in Broward County.

Public safety is a top priority in North Lauderdale, where the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) serves as the primary law enforcement agency. The BSO website offers a wealth of resources, including an inmate search function, a most wanted list, and information on the local sex offender registry. Residents can also access the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's (FDLE) criminal records database to obtain background checks and other relevant law enforcement data. By leveraging these tools, North Lauderdale community members can stay informed and help maintain the city's safe and secure environment.

North Lauderdale voters are served by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, located at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, phone (954) 357-7050, website www.browardsoe.org. This office administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for North Lauderdale residents, including voter registration, polling place assignment, absentee ballots, early voting, and official election results.

Florida residents can register to vote online at https://registertovoteflorida.gov, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at the Supervisor of Elections office, driver license offices, or various public agencies. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Voters must provide their Florida driver license number or ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Florida requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by election day, and residents of Florida and the county where they register.

North Lauderdale is an incorporated city with an elected Mayor and four City Commissioners serving staggered four-year terms. Municipal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, with the next city elections scheduled for November 2026. Candidate qualifying typically occurs in late July/early August. Information about North Lauderdale candidates, local ballot measures, and campaign finance reports is available through the Supervisor of Elections website and the Broward County Division of Elections. The city does not use partisan primaries for municipal races.

North Lauderdale residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting www.browardsoe.org and using the "Find My Precinct" tool, which requires entering a residential address. The website displays the polling location address, hours (typically 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on election day), and sample ballot. Early voting is available at multiple locations throughout Broward County for approximately two weeks before each election, with specific sites and dates posted at www.browardsoe.org.

Florida's public records law makes extensive election information publicly available. Voter registration lists (excluding Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, and certain contact information for protected voters) can be purchased from the Supervisor of Elections for $5.00 per precinct or $1.00 per thousand names. Campaign finance reports for all candidates and political committees are searchable through the Florida Division of Elections website at https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/candidates-committees/campaign-finance. Election results by precinct, including North Lauderdale-specific voting data, are published on the Supervisor of Elections website after certification.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Broward County reported approximately 67% voter turnout with over 900,000 ballots cast from approximately 1.35 million registered voters. North Lauderdale's turnout historically mirrors county averages. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature critical races including the Florida Governor's race (Governor Ron DeSantis's term expires in 2027, so 2026 will feature the gubernatorial election), all Florida Cabinet positions, one U.S. Senate seat (Senator Marco Rubio's term expires in 2028, so the 2026 race will be for Senator Rick Scott's seat which expires in 2025 - Scott was elected in 2018), U.S. House of Representatives (North Lauderdale is in Florida's 20th or 23rd Congressional District depending on redistricting), Florida House District 97 or 100, Florida Senate District 33 or 35, Broward County Commission seats, Broward County School Board, and North Lauderdale Mayor and City Commission seats.

Florida voters can request mail-in ballots (called vote-by-mail in Florida) through the Supervisor of Elections website, by phone at (954) 357-7050, by mail, or in person. Vote-by-mail ballot requests are valid through the end of the calendar year of the second ensuing regularly scheduled general election (essentially two general election cycles). Ballots are mailed beginning approximately 40 days before each election and must be returned by 7:00 PM on election day either by mail (postmark does not count; must be received by 7 PM), at secure drop boxes located throughout the county, at early voting sites, or at any polling place on election day.