Broward County's 17th Judicial Circuit is one of 20 judicial circuits in Florida. County Court handles civil cases under $15,000, traffic cases and misdemeanors.
Name Change. A Name Change can be filed for an individual, minor, adult, or family. ing to chapter 68.07 of the Florida Statutes, a petitioner must have fingerprints taken electronically by an authorized agency prior to a court hearing on a request for a change of name.
Name Change. A Name Change can be filed for an individual, minor, adult, or family. ing to chapter 68.07 of the Florida Statutes, a petitioner must have fingerprints taken electronically by an authorized agency prior to a court hearing on a request for a change of name.
All name changes must be completed in person at a local office; however address changes can be completed online via MyDMV Portal or also in person at a local office.
You may come in person or mail your document with the recording fees and documentary stamp taxes along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, for the return of your document.
For Clerk of Court eFiling assistance, direct your inquiry to: eFiling@browardclerk. The case type and 'reference number' must be included in the subject line.
The Notice of Commencement must be recorded with Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division, or in the office of the clerk where the real property is located.