In the three-way race for clerk of courts, two political newcomers sought to unseat Broward Clerk of Courts Brenda D. Forman. Forman won a third term to the administrative position.
Call Us. General Information: (954) 831-6565. Telephone agents are available to assist you or direct your call between a.m. and p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding Courthouse Holidays.
If you have received a court date notice for any other case types, and you are unable to appear for your scheduled court date, you must contact the Clerk's Office in person or in writing. You will be required to fill out a "Defendant Request Form". This request will be forwarded to the presiding Judge for review.
By Florida law, the Clerk of Courts in each county is the official custodian of court records. Click here to access the Clerk's Online Services, including official records, civil/family/probate cases, criminal cases and traffic cases, or you may call the Clerk's 24-hour voice response system at (305) 275-1155.
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.
How long will the entire application for change of name take? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
You will need the following documents to get a legal name change in Florida after marriage: Photo identification. Typically a Florida state driver's license or state ID. Proof of citizenship or legal presence. Proof of Social Security. Two proofs of address. Certified marriage certificate.
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.