Broward County, Florida • Official Records & deeds guide • 2026
Broward County Recorder: Deeds, Official Records, Search, Fees & Office Information
People often search for the Broward County Recorder, but Broward does not use a separate elected Recorder of Deeds office.
The actual recording authority is the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division, which maintains the county’s Official Records and records deeds and other land documents.
Use this office for deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, notices of commencement, condominium documents, judgments, plats, maps and certified Official Records copies.
Start here
Broward County Recorder Quick Facts
The division is Broward County’s statutory repository for Official Records.
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Broward residents can also use 3-1-1.
County Recording Office business hours.
Standard Official Records recording fee before other charges or taxes.
Additional-page recording charge.
Name, book/page, document type, instrument number, case, date and parcel ID.
Broward offers email alerts for certain newly recorded property documents.
“Broward County Recorder” is a common search phrase. The official office you actually need is Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury — Recording Office.
Office details
Broward County Recording Office Address, Phone, Email & Hours
Recording Office
Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division
Broward County Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 114
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-831-4000
Email: Records@Broward.org
Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Open Records, Taxes and TreasuryWhat this office handles
Recording deeds and other instruments into Broward County Official Records.
Maintaining searchable land-record indexes and document images.
Official Records copies and certified copies.
Recording Notification Service.
eRecording support and vendor information.
Tax deed auction administration and related county-record functions.
- Choose Official Records Public Search to find a recorded document.
- Choose Deeds if you are preparing a deed for recording.
- Open Fee Schedule & Calculator before submitting payment.
- Use Recording Notification Service for property-recording alerts.
Visit planning
Google Map to Broward County Recording Office
The Recording Office is inside the Broward County Governmental Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The recording counter is in Room 114. The county notes that vehicle, vessel and mobile-home registration services are not provided at this location.
Online deeds & records
How to Search Broward County Official Records Online
Broward’s Official Records portal is more flexible than many county recorder systems because it supports several search methods.
Before relying on one result, the county recommends trying spelling variations of proper names.
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Open the Official Records Search.
Use the county’s AcclaimWeb Official Records system.
Open Official Records Search -
Accept the county disclaimer.
The portal explains its accuracy limitations before search access.
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Choose the best search type.
You can search by name, book/page, document type, instrument number, case number, consideration, record date or parcel ID.
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Open the matching record.
Verify the parties, document type, recording date, instrument number and image before relying on it.
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Use a copy request when certification is required.
A screen image is not the same thing as a county-certified Official Records copy.
- Accept the disclaimer.
- Try Name if you know the grantor or grantee.
- Use Instrument # when you already have the CFN or instrument number.
- Try Parcel ID for parcel-linked document research.
- Use Simple Search for common tasks such as finding a deed or searching for liens.
How far back does the online system go?
July 7, 1977 forward: Official Records documents are fully searchable online from 1:47 PM on that date forward.
March 9, 1972 to July 7, 1977: these records have more limited online search options such as instrument number, book/page and record date.
Before March 9, 1972: the current AcclaimWeb portal says these documents are not available on the website.
Plats and maps: the county says plats and maps are searchable online regardless of recording date.
If the deed predates online coverage, contact the Search and Copy Section rather than assuming the record does not exist.
Recording workflow
How to Record a Deed in Broward County
Broward records documents that satisfy Florida statutory recording requirements, but county recording staff do not decide which deed is legally appropriate for your situation.
Adding a spouse, removing an owner, transferring property into a trust or handling an estate can create legal and tax consequences.
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Prepare the deed correctly.
Use an instrument that complies with Florida conveyance and recording law.
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Check the parties, signatures and witnesses.
Florida law generally requires conveyances to be signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.
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Include required printed names and addresses.
Florida recording law contains specific requirements for executors, witnesses, preparers, notaries and grantees.
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Leave the statutory recording space.
The first page should preserve the required top-right recording area.
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Calculate fees and documentary stamp tax.
Recording charges are separate from any documentary stamp or other taxes that apply.
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Submit in person, by mail or through eRecording.
Use the method appropriate for your document and filing needs.
Florida recording details commonly missed
Signer: the printed name and mailing address of each person executing the instrument must be included as required by Florida law.
Document preparer: the name and address of the natural person who prepared the instrument must generally appear.
Witnesses: witness names and mailing addresses must satisfy statutory recording requirements.
Notary: the notary or acknowledgment officer’s name must be legibly printed, typed or stamped beneath the signature.
Grantee: qualifying conveyances must include the grantee’s name and mailing address.
Recording space: Florida law reserves a 3 × 3-inch area at the upper-right of the first page and a smaller recording area on subsequent pages.
- Compare the names and addresses on your deed with subsection (1).
- Check the preparer statement.
- Verify witness information.
- Verify notary information.
- Check the reserved recording-space requirements.
A deed can affect ownership rights, homestead, creditor exposure, estate planning and taxes. Use a Florida attorney or qualified title professional when the legal effect is uncertain.
Recording cost
Broward County Recording Fees & Documentary Stamp Taxes
Standard Official Records recording charge.
Added for every page after the first.
Additional indexing fee when an instrument contains more than four names.
Documentary stamp taxes may significantly exceed the basic recording fee.
A two-page deed therefore has a basic recording charge of $18.50 before extra-name indexing or applicable taxes.
Florida documentary stamp tax on a deed is based on the consideration or value involved in the transfer. Use Broward’s official calculator rather than guessing the tax from recording pages alone.
Open Fee Schedule & Calculator- Find Recording Fees.
- Count the document pages.
- Count indexed names if more than four are involved.
- Use the recording fee calculator for applicable taxes.
- Recheck the total before mailing or submitting the document.
Documentary stamp and nonrecurring intangible taxes can apply to mortgages and other obligations. The simple $10 / $8.50 page fee is not always the full filing cost.
Deed copies
How to Get a Broward County Deed or Certified Copy
Start with Official Records Search and identify the correct instrument number, CFN or book/page reference.
If you need an official certified copy, use Broward’s Search and Copy services rather than relying only on a printed browser image.
Regular record research
Search the Official Records portal and locate the document image.
This is usually enough for informal property research.
Certified Official Records copy
County guidance lists $1 per document page plus a flat $2 certification fee for certified Official Records copies.
Additional search fees can apply if you cannot provide a document reference.
Broward’s copy instructions recommend supplying the CFN/instrument number or book and page whenever possible.
Documents outside the computerized online range may require a Search and Copy request or an in-person records search.
Electronic filing
Broward County eRecording
Broward County accepts secure electronic document submissions through approved third-party eRecording vendors.
eRecording can eliminate mailing and an in-person visit, but Broward notes that direct vendors may not offer one-time submissions.
Best suited for: law firms, title companies, lenders and other repeat recording customers.
Submission: documents are transmitted securely to Records, Taxes and Treasury.
Fees: the vendor can charge its own service fees in addition to county recording costs and taxes.
Vendor choice: Broward lists available providers but does not recommend or endorse one vendor.
- Review the current vendor list.
- Check whether the vendor allows occasional or one-time filings.
- Compare vendor charges.
- Confirm your document type is supported before creating an account.
Free fraud monitoring
Broward Recording Notification Service
Broward County offers a free Recording Notification Service to help property owners detect suspicious recording activity.
Registered owners can receive an email notification when qualifying property-conveyance or property-encumbrance documents are recorded.
Cost: no charge to Broward County property owners.
Alert method: email notification.
Useful for: unexpected deeds, mortgages or other property-interest recordings.
Limitation: the service notifies you after recording; it does not prevent a document from being recorded.
- Read the eligibility and service explanation.
- Register the property information requested by the county.
- Use an email address you monitor regularly.
- If an unfamiliar alert arrives, search the instrument immediately.
- Contact law enforcement, a title professional or an attorney when fraud is suspected.
The Broward Property Appraiser also has property-owner fraud-monitoring resources. Recorder notifications and Property Appraiser alerts serve related but different functions.
Office decoder
Official Records vs. Property Appraiser vs. Tax Collector
Records, Taxes & Treasury — Recording
Use for: deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, Official Records and certified copies.
Phone: 954-831-4000
Broward County Property Appraiser
Property Appraiser: Marty Kiar
Use for: current owner display, parcel ID, assessed value, property characteristics and exemptions.
Phone: 954-357-6830
Broward Tax Collector
Use for: current property-tax bills and tax payments.
Phone: 954-357-4829
Value Adjustment Board
Use for: qualifying disputes involving exemptions, classifications and property valuation.
Phone: 954-357-7205
- Search the property.
- Confirm the parcel ID and current owner display.
- Note the property address and legal-description information.
- Return to Official Records Search when you need the actual recorded deed or mortgage.
Do not confuse these
Recorded Deeds vs. Broward Tax Deeds
A normal deed recorded in Official Records is not the same thing as a tax deed.
Tax deeds arise from delinquent property-tax proceedings and are handled through Broward County’s separate tax-deed auction process.
You need your warranty or quitclaim deed → use Official Records Search.
You are researching a mortgage or lien → use Official Records Search.
You are researching delinquent-tax property auctions → use Broward’s tax-deed auction resources.
You received a Certificate of Title → search the recorded Official Records instrument or request a certified copy if necessary.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
You need your deed → search by your name, parcel ID or Simple Search in Official Records.
You know the instrument number → use Instrument # search for the fastest result.
You only know the property address → identify the parcel and owner through the Property Appraiser first.
You need a certified copy → identify the CFN or book/page, then use Search and Copy services.
You want to record a deed → check Florida statutory requirements, county fees and documentary stamp tax before filing.
You are a title company or law firm → review Broward eRecording vendors.
You want deed-fraud monitoring → register for the free Recording Notification Service.
You need legal confirmation of clear title → use a Florida attorney or title company, not only an Official Records search.
Avoid delays
Common Broward County Recording Mistakes
Looking for an elected “Recorder”: Broward recording is handled by Records, Taxes and Treasury.
Searching one spelling only: the county recommends trying possible name variations.
Ignoring older-record limits: records before the current online coverage may require Search and Copy assistance.
Paying only the page fee: documentary stamp and other taxes can apply in addition to recording fees.
Missing witness or address details: Florida statutes contain detailed execution and recording requirements.
Treating an online image as certified: certified copies require the county’s certification process.
Assuming the Recorder verifies title: recording a document does not replace a title examination.
Important notice
Independent Information, Legal Caution & Public Records Notice
This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official website of Broward County, Records, Taxes and Treasury or the Property Appraiser.
It is not legal advice, title advice, a title report or an official determination of ownership.
Recording a deed does not necessarily establish that the document is legally effective for every purpose or that title is free of competing interests.
Do not use Official Records or property data for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance underwriting or another FCRA-regulated purpose.
This website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.
Fast answers
Broward County Recorder FAQs
Does Broward County have a Recorder of Deeds?
Broward County does not operate a separate elected Recorder of Deeds office. Recording functions are handled by the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division.
Where is the Broward County Recording Office?
The Recording Office is at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 114, Broward County Governmental Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
How do I search Broward County deeds online?
Use the Broward County Official Records AcclaimWeb portal. You can search by party name, book/page, document type, instrument number, case number, record date or parcel ID.
How far back are Broward Official Records available online?
Official Records documents are fully searchable online from July 7, 1977 at 1:47 PM forward. Some records from March 9, 1972 through July 7, 1977 have limited search access. Earlier Official Records documents are not currently available through the portal.
How much does Broward County charge to record a deed?
The standard recording fee is $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, plus $1 for each indexed name over four when applicable. Documentary stamp taxes can also apply.
Can I search Broward Official Records by parcel ID?
Yes. The Official Records portal includes a Parcel ID search option, in addition to name, instrument number and other search methods.
How do I get a certified copy of a Broward deed?
Identify the instrument number or book/page through Official Records Search, then request a certified copy through Broward’s Search and Copy services. County guidance lists $1 per page plus a $2 certification fee.
Does Broward County accept eRecording?
Yes. Electronic recordings are submitted through approved third-party vendors. Broward County does not recommend or endorse a particular vendor.
Does Broward County offer property fraud alerts?
Yes. The free Recording Notification Service can email registered property owners when qualifying conveyance or encumbrance documents are recorded.
Can the Recording Office tell me whether my title is clear?
No. Official Records can be searched for deeds, liens and other instruments, but determining clear title normally requires a title company, attorney or qualified title examiner.
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