Contact Information


Courthouse Information and Payment System (CHIPS) Automated Telephone System

(954) 712-7899

The Broward County Clerk of Courts CHIPS automated telephone system offers the caller the ability to hear detailed case information for Circuit Civil, County Civil, Family Court, Traffic and Misdemeanor, Appeals, Probate, and Felony case information.

By using this service you can also order case files for viewing at a Broward County Courthouse or check the status of a Marriage License. On the same phone call you can elect to pay Traffic or Parking Citations, or listen to driver's license information and reinstate your Drivers License using your Visa or MasterCard credit card.

This service also provides answers and information to frequently asked questions in English or Spanish.

Click here for information on how to use the CHIPS automated services.


Public Information Telephone Lines

The Broward County Clerk of Courts

Public Information Line


(954) 831-6565


is available 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with the exception of Courthouse Holidays

Type of information available: *Circuit Civil, **County Civil, Felony, Misdemeanor and Traffic case information ...

*County Civil: Small Claims, Tenant Evictions, Foreclosures, County Court lawsuits (less than $15,000)

**Circuit Court lawsuits (greater than $15,000), Divorces, Adoptions, Name Changes, Paternity, and Support Enforcement.



Other Public Information Telephone Lines

Marriage Public Information Line (954) 712-7899 Ext 7842

Marriage License Copies (954) 712-7899 Ext 7841

Parking Public Information Line (954) 831-5804

Probate/Mental Health Public Information Line (954) 831-7154

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