What type of case records can be accessed through the Archives division?

The Clerk of Courts Archives Division was created in 1984 to establish a Records Management Program for the organization of Clerk of Courts microfilm records. The following is a sample of the records, which can be accessed through the Archives Division:

1. Circuit Felony - years 1915 through 1992
2. Active Circuit Civil Cases - years 1915 through 1979 (with activity within past 5 years)
3. Circuit Civil Docket Sheets through 1989
4. Circuit Probate and Mental Health - years 1915 through 1980
5. County Civil Docket Sheets through 1989
6. Marriage Applications - 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 Archives, along with a copy of the marriage certificate obtained from the Marriage Division.)

The information required for searches is:

1. Civil – the Plaintiff and Defendant names and the year of the case
2. Felony – the defendant’s name, date of birth and year of the case
3. Probate - individual’s name and the year of the case
4. Marriage Application– the Groom’s full name, the Bride’s name at the time of the marriage application and the year of the marriage (Note: The marriage license must have been obtained in Broward County.)

The fees are:

1. $2.00 per year searched
2. $1.00 photocopy per page of a document
3. $2.00 per certification of a document
4. $7.00 per exemplification of a document

Acceptable forms of payment:

1. Checks – Attorney Firm, Personal, Business, Cashiers and Travelers made payable to the Clerk of Courts (in person and by mail)
2. Money Orders – U.S. and International (in person and by mail)
3. Credit Cards – Visa and MasterCard (in person, only)
4. Escrow Account (Established through Finance/Accounting Division)

The address where you can personally appear or mail your request is:

Archives Division
201 S.E. 6th Street, Room: 385
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

If appearing in person, our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

If sending a request by mail, include a stamped, self-addressed business envelope.
Please allow a minimum of two (2) weeks for a response.

If you need further assistance, please call (954)712-7899 ext 7802.