Broward County Clerk Of-Court

Broward County

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100 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324

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100 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324

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(954) 831-6565

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Hours:

at 2:30pm

Closes soon

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About the probate clerk of court in Broward County, Florida

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Florida.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Broward County Clerk Of-Court to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Broward County, Florida, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Broward County, Florida, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.

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About probate judges in Broward County, Florida

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in Florida may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Broward County, Florida, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.

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Call ahead before visiting the Broward County Clerk Of-Court

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Broward County Clerk Of-Court is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Broward County Clerk Of-Court is: (954) 831-6565

The hours of operation listed for the Broward County Clerk Of-Court are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

Reviews

Reviews of the Broward County Clerk Of-Court

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Hugo Corrie

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2 months ago

4 years ago Thank you for the excellent and flawless service received from Mrs. Phyllis Clark in room #110. My hat's off with gratitude and appreciation for your kindness, time and effort... Cheers! Hugo Jr.

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Ron kauvon

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a year ago

I was expecting the worse after reading some of the reviews but I was actually pleasantly surprised by the way everything was handled courteously and professionally. I went on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't that busy. I think I spent about 30 minutes total. There were about 4 windows open. I was watching the interactions between the clerks and the people and noticed right away the 'amicable' and 'no stress' vibe. (They must have changed the staff.. It wasn't like that a year ago..) The young lady that helped me - 'Precious' - was very nice and very helpful from the start. I had to show proof of insurance, (got pulled over and my 'Geico insurance app' kept on freezing. Everything was taken care of promptly and professionally. Thank you Mrs Precious!

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Jason Radcliffe

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3 years ago

These people in the marriage/passport section are completely lazy, unmotivated and useless. Waited 45 minutes on two windows with only 2 people served in that time. The lady in window 10 processed one person, took a coffee break, served another, then left her desk to restock an already full passport form kiosk. It’s utterly disgusting that our tax dollars as Broward County residents are paying these employees who have zero motivation. There are 6 windows for marriage/passport and only 2 employees present. Why have 6 windows when I’ve never seen 6 employees serving the people waiting? There should really be zero stars. These people are grotesquely lazy and severely ineffectual. It’s worth the drive to Clewiston for your marriage license. In and out in 15 minutes.

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Richard O'Connor

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4 years ago

I had to go to see the Clerk of Courts regarding a couple of Failure to Pay fines that were pending. The lady was incredibly nice and helpful. She was able to fix everything. Wait time was pretty short considering and parking was way easier then the Downtown Ft.Lauderdale hub.

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Octavio Santos

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2 years ago

Went today to process my new passport and this location provided an excellent and fast service. Everything was completed within 40 min. Great Location !!! Recommended

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Broward County Clerk Of-Court

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About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Broward County, Florida

About visiting the probate court

About probate judges in Broward County, Florida

Helpful resources for probate in Florida

About visiting the probate court

Call ahead before visiting the Broward County Clerk Of-Court

Reviews

Reviews of the Broward County Clerk Of-Court

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