Broward County Recorder of Deeds: Official Records Search & Office Guide
If you searched for the Broward County Recorder of Deeds, the office you actually need is generally the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division. Broward County does not present its land-recording function as a separate office named “Recorder of Deeds.” The Records, Taxes and Treasury Division records deeds and other instruments in Broward County’s Official Records.
Use this guide to search a deed, mortgage, lien or satisfaction, move from a street address to the correct folio number, obtain a regular or certified copy, locate older records, understand recording fees and prepare a deed for recording without being sent through unnecessary third-party services.
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$10 first page; $8.50 each additional page.
County lists a $1-per-page copy fee.
$2 certification fee per document.
Official resources checked October 17, 2026.
Which Broward County office or portal should you use?
“Recorder of Deeds” searches often combine several different tasks. Choosing the right system first saves time because an address search, deed search, property-value search and court-record search are not the same thing.
Use the county recording database for recorded deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, releases, judgments, plats and many other instruments.
Open Official RecordsFind the owner, folio/parcel ID and property record, then use those identifiers to locate the corresponding recorded instrument.
Search BCPA property recordsUse Broward County’s official copy service when a lender, court, agency or other recipient requires a certified copy.
Copy-service instructionsReview Broward’s deed requirements, current fee schedule, documentary-stamp obligations and submission methods before sending the document.
Record a deedEnroll in the county’s no-charge notification service for qualifying conveyance or encumbrance documents recorded under monitored names or property IDs.
Review RNSA recorded judgment may appear in Official Records, but the underlying court case belongs in the court-record system. Use the record type to choose the correct agency.
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How to search Broward County deeds and Official Records
Broward County’s Official Records portal supports several search methods, including party name, book/page, document type, instrument number, case number, consideration amount, recording date, simple search and parcel ID. For most homeowners, a party-name search, parcel-ID search or known instrument number is the fastest route.
How to find a Broward County deed from a street address
This is one of the most important Broward-specific search details: the county’s Search and Copy section states that Official Records are not indexed by street address or legal description in the same way a property-search database is. If you only know “123 Main Street,” do not waste time repeatedly entering the address into a party-name recording search.
What the Broward Official Records search fields mean
| Field | What it tells you | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument number | A unique recording identifier assigned to a recorded document. | Use it for the most direct search when the number is known. |
| Party name | Grantor, grantee or another indexed party associated with the instrument. | Search spelling variations and confirm with dates/property details. |
| Document type | Deed, mortgage, satisfaction, lien, judgment or another recorded instrument classification. | Useful for filtering a long owner-name result set. |
| Record date | Date the recording office accepted the instrument into Official Records. | Do not confuse it with the date the document was signed. |
| Book/Page | Traditional Official Records citation used on many older instruments. | Enter it directly when a deed, mortgage or title document cites it. |
| Parcel ID / folio | Property identifier associated with a parcel when captured in the recording data. | Cross-check it with BCPA; do not treat it as the legal description. |
| Consideration | Amount associated with a conveyance where applicable. | Helpful for confirming a transaction, but not every transfer behaves like an ordinary sale. |
What to do when a Broward County deed does not appear
A middle initial, suffix, punctuation difference, former surname, trust wording or corporate abbreviation can prevent an exact-looking search from finding the record.
If searching the current owner produces nothing, try the seller/grantor or a previous owner shown in the Property Appraiser’s sales history.
Find the parcel in the Broward County Property Appraiser system, copy the parcel ID and try the Official Records parcel-ID search.
A document may have been signed weeks or months before its actual recording date. Broaden the search window if the expected date produces nothing.
A pre-1978 instrument may require a different search approach, an existing book/page or instrument reference, an in-person review or a written copy/search request.
If your only identifier is an address, start with BCPA. The Official Records index is a recording index, not a normal property-address directory.
How far back does the Broward County online deed search go?
Broward County’s public-search information generally directs users to the online index for records from January 1, 1978 to the present. The live Official Records portal provides additional detail about earlier material: it says all plats and maps are searchable, records from July 7, 1977 forward are fully searchable, and certain records from March 9, 1972 through July 7, 1977 can be located using limited identifiers such as instrument number, book type, book/page range and recording date.
The live portal states that documents recorded before March 9, 1972 are not currently available on that website. Broward’s Search and Copy section is therefore the correct path when an older document is not available online.
How to get a regular or certified copy of a Broward County deed
If you simply need to read your deed or keep a reference copy, start with the free online Official Records image. The Broward County Property Appraiser also advises property owners that recorded deed images can often be reached from the parcel’s sales-history section.
When another organization specifically requests a certified copy, use Broward County’s Search and Copy services. The county currently publishes a copy charge of $1 per page and a $2 certification fee per document.
How to record a deed in Broward County
Recording is different from drafting. Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury can accept and record a document that meets applicable recording requirements, but county staff do not act as your attorney and cannot determine what type of deed you should use, what ownership interest you should transfer or whether a proposed transfer protects your legal interests.
Micro step-by-step deed recording workflow
Broward County deed recording fees and documentary stamp tax
| Item | Published amount | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Official Records first page | $10.00 | Base recording charge for the first page of an instrument. |
| Each additional page | $8.50 | Applies to additional pages of the same recorded instrument. |
| Additional indexed names | $1.00 each over four | Applies when the instrument contains more than four names to be indexed. |
| Regular copy | $1.00 per page | Published Search and Copy charge. |
| Certification | $2.00 per document | Added when a certified copy is requested. |
| Documentary stamp tax on deeds | $0.70 per $100 | Florida tax generally based on consideration, rounded as required by law. |
Under Florida Statutes section 201.02, the deed documentary-stamp tax rate is generally 70 cents for each $100 or fractional part of $100 of consideration. “Consideration” can involve more than cash paid at closing; the statute can also treat obligations or encumbrances as consideration in some situations.
How to search Broward County mortgages, satisfactions and liens
The same Official Records system used for deeds also contains many mortgages, satisfactions, releases, liens, judgments and other recorded instruments. The key is to search the party names and recording history, not merely the street address.
Search the owner/borrower and lender, then confirm the parcel or legal description. A mortgage appearing in the chain does not by itself prove the current balance.
Look for a satisfaction or release that references the mortgage being researched. Match recording references rather than assuming any satisfaction under the same surname belongs to your loan.
Search relevant party names and lien document types. Some lien research requires broader judgment, court, municipal or other records beyond a simple deed search.
Can you eRecord a deed in Broward County?
Yes. Broward County describes eRecording as the secure electronic submission of documents to its Records, Taxes and Treasury Division for recording in Official Records. The county works with electronic recording vendors rather than requiring every filer to build a direct connection to the recording system.
Use Broward County’s Recording Notification Service
Broward County offers a Recording Notification Service (RNS) at no charge. The service can notify registered property owners by email when certain property-conveyance or encumbrance documents are recorded and associated with monitored names or property identification information.
The service can be useful as an early-warning tool, but an alert does not decide whether a recorded document is valid, fraudulent or legally effective. If an unexpected conveyance, lien or other instrument appears, open the document in Official Records, preserve the details and follow the county’s instructions for next steps.
Broward County Recorder of Deeds office location, hours and contact
Recording Office
Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury DivisionBroward County Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 114
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1 where available
Email: records@broward.org
Published hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding county holidays.
Recording by mail
Records, Taxes and Treasury DivisionATTN: Recording Section
P.O. Box 14668
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302
Before mailing, use the county’s current deed instructions and recording transmittal information to confirm fees, taxes, return-envelope requirements and the correct submission package.
Seven mistakes that make Broward deed searches harder
Use BCPA to convert an address into an owner and folio first.
BCPA provides parcel and assessment information. Recorded deeds are maintained through Broward Official Records.
A property can have mortgages, easements, liens, judgments, probate documents and other recorded instruments that matter.
A downloadable public image is useful for research, but certification must be obtained through the county when required.
Start with Broward County’s own Official Records database and Property Appraiser search.
The parcel ID helps identify property but Florida law does not make it a substitute for the legal description.
Recording staff can explain recording procedures; deed selection and ownership consequences are legal questions.
Broward County deed and land-record links
| Need | Official resource | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Deed / lien search | Broward Official Records | Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, judgments and other Official Records. |
| Address / folio | Broward County Property Appraiser | Owner display, parcel/folio, address, assessment and sales-history research. |
| Record a deed | Recording Your Deed | County-specific preparation and submission instructions. |
| Certified copy | Search & Copy Services | Copies, certification and older-record requests. |
| Fees | Fee Schedule | Recording charges and Department of Revenue taxes. |
| Electronic recording | Electronic Recording | Approved electronic submission options. |
| Recording alert | Recording Notification Service | Email monitoring for qualifying conveyance/encumbrance recordings. |
Broward County Recorder of Deeds FAQs
What is the official Broward County Recorder of Deeds?
Broward County’s deed-recording function is handled through the Records, Taxes and Treasury Division, which records documents into Broward County Official Records. The county does not need to use the exact public-facing title “Recorder of Deeds” for this office to perform the recording function.
Where can I search Broward County deeds for free?
Start with the official Broward County Official Records search. You can search by party name and several other identifiers and view available recorded-document images online.
Can I search Broward County deeds by property address?
The Official Records index is not designed as a normal address-search database. If you only know the address, first use the Broward County Property Appraiser to find the owner and folio/parcel ID, then search Official Records.
How much does it cost to get a certified deed copy?
Broward County currently publishes a copy fee of $1 per page plus a $2 certification fee per document. Verify the current total through Search and Copy Services before ordering.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Broward County?
Broward’s fee schedule lists $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, with $1 for each indexed name over four. A deed may also require documentary stamp tax and other applicable charges. Check the official fee schedule before submitting.
How far back can I search Broward County deeds online?
Broward’s general public-search guidance uses January 1, 1978 to present for the online Official Records index. The live recording portal also provides limited search access to certain 1972–1977 records by specific identifiers. Earlier documents may require Search and Copy assistance.
Does Broward County require two witnesses on a deed?
Broward County’s deed-recording guidance lists signatures of two witnesses among its deed requirements and provides details about printed witness information and acknowledgment. Because execution rules are legal requirements, review the current county instructions and applicable Florida law for the particular instrument you are preparing.
Can the Broward recording office prepare a deed for me?
The county records documents but does not provide legal advice about what deed to use or how a transfer should be structured. If ownership rights, trusts, probate, divorce, creditor issues, homestead consequences or other legal questions are involved, consult a qualified Florida attorney.
Where do I find a Broward County folio number?
Search the official Broward County Property Appraiser database by address or owner. The property record provides the parcel/folio information used to identify the parcel and can help connect an address with the correct recording search.
How do I know whether a mortgage has been satisfied?
Search Official Records for the original mortgage and for a later satisfaction or release that references it. Match the parties and recording information carefully. For a transaction or legal determination, obtain professional title assistance rather than relying solely on a name search.
Use the county record that actually controls your task
For most people searching “Broward County Recorder of Deeds,” the correct starting point is the Broward County Official Records portal. Search there when you need an existing deed, mortgage, satisfaction, lien, release or other recorded document. If your only information is a street address, begin with the Broward County Property Appraiser to identify the owner and folio before moving into Official Records.
If you are recording a new deed, use the county’s deed instructions, confirm Florida execution and recording requirements, calculate the correct recording fees and documentary stamp tax, then verify the finished instrument in Official Records after acceptance. For certified copies or records that cannot be retrieved online, use Broward County Search and Copy services rather than relying on a third-party document site.