A Certificate of Use, often referred to as a COU, is a Zoning certificate that confirms the space the business occupies complies with three items: 1) local Zoning ordinances, 2) the Florida Fire Prevention Code, and 3) the Florida Building Code.
IMPORTANT: Deeds related to Broward County properties must be recorded with the Broward County Records Division in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Click here to visit their website.
Marriage Certificate – A certified copy of any marriage license that has been issued by the Broward County Clerk of Courts from 1915 thru the present may be obtained in person at: 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 270, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The office hours are a.m. to p.m. Monday through Friday.
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is required for new residential or commercial building structures for living or business purposes. In order to receive a CO, the following must exist for the job: All final inspections have been completed with a "pass" disposition, including fire if applicable.
The Certificate of Use and Occupancy is also called a “C.U.” and sometimes a Zoning Permit. Prior to occupancy of any commercial, industrial, or office location, this certificate is required.
Apply for a Certificate of Use from Broward County's Urban Planning Division, Zoning Section, 1 N. University Drive, Suite102-A, Plantation, or call 954-357-6644. If your business is located in Unincorporated Broward County, you must have a Certificate of Use before you apply for a Local Business Tax Receipt.
Broward County Power of Attorney. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to act on your behalf in certain situations. For example, you may need someone to manage your finances, property, or medical care if you become ill or incapacitated.
Any person engaging in or managing any business within the City without first obtaining a local business tax license shall be subject to a penalty of 25% of the license determined to be due, in addition to any other penalty provided by law or ordinance.
Prior to entering any Broward County Courthouse, be prepared to place all your items you bring into the courthouse through the security screen machine. Remove all items from your pockets (cell phones, coins, keys, etc.)
Summons, writs, subpoenas and other documents that are issued by the clerk should be E-Filed. Choose the appropriate Document Group type from the dropdown list and then choose the appropriate Document Type for that group. The associated issuance fees will be automatically calculated.