Broward County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Broward County, FL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Fort Lauderdale area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$8,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Broward County Central Courthouse
201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 03170 (3rd Floor)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Other Courthouse Locations
Broward County North Regional Courthouse
1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 160
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Broward County South Regional Courthouse
3550 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 100
Hollywood, FL 33021
Broward County West Regional Courthouse
100 North Pine Island Road, Room 170
Plantation, FL 33324
How to File in Broward County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Florida small claims court guide →