Broward County Property Records Search: Free Owner, Folio, Deed, Tax & Map Lookup
Broward County property records are useful only when you choose the right record system. Use the Property Appraiser when you need a folio number, owner name, assessed value, exemptions, sales history, maps, and taxable value clues. Use Official Records when you need deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, notices, plats, and certified copies. Use the Tax Collector when you need the actual bill, payment status, discounts, delinquency, or a receipt.
Fastest Way to Search Property Records in Broward County
Do Not Search the Wrong Broward County Database
Broward splits property information across several official systems. The fastest result comes from matching your question to the correct record type.
| Your Goal | Use This | Search By | What You Learn |
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| Find folio / property ID | Property Appraiser | Owner last name, site address, legal subdivision, property ID | Folio, owner summary, property address, assessed value, exemptions, sales, map links. |
| Find deed or mortgage | Official Records | Party name, book/page, document type, instrument number, case number, date, parcel ID | Recorded deed, mortgage, lien, satisfaction, plat, judgment, and copy options. |
| Check tax bill | Tax Collector / Records, Taxes and Treasury | Name, address, account/folio when available | Tax amount, payment status, receipt, delinquency, and payment options. |
| Check exemption deadline | Property Appraiser | Homestead/exemption application status | Homestead, senior, portability, filing deadlines, and exemption status. |
| Dispute value or exemption denial | Value Adjustment Board | TRIM notice, folio, petition form | Petition deadline, filing fee, hearing path, and appeal requirements. |
How to Search Broward Property Appraiser Records by Owner, Address or Folio
The Property Appraiser is the best starting point for a free Broward County property lookup. It helps you find the property ID/folio, owner summary, site address, legal description, assessed value, exemption clues, sales history, and map/aerial context.
Last name first
Start with the owner’s last name only, then narrow by city or address.
Use the site address
Search the property location, not the tax bill mailing address.
Best exact match
Folio/property ID is the cleanest way to connect appraisal, deed, tax, and map records.
Aerial + parcel view
Use maps and aerials to verify location and surrounding parcels, not legal boundaries.
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Prepare one clean search detailOwner last name, site address, subdivision name, or property ID.
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Use the simplest version first. For owner search, start with last name only. For address search, try house number and street name without apartment labels or punctuation. For property ID, enter the folio exactly as shown on a tax bill, deed, TRIM notice, or closing document.
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Open the Property Appraiser searchUse the official BCPA search when you need folio, value, owner, exemption, or map clues.
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Open the official Property Appraiser site, choose Property Search, then choose the search type that matches your information. Action link: Broward County Property Appraiser Property Search.
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Verify the correct parcelBroward has condos, plats, associations, and similar street names.
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Match owner name, property address, city, folio/property ID, legal description, building/use type, land area, sales history, assessed value, taxable value, and exemption indicators. Do not rely on only one field.
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Save the folio and owner spellingYou will need both for deeds, taxes, VAB, and fraud alerts.
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Copy the folio/property ID, owner name spelling, site address, legal description, sale date, and any exemption clues. Use the same details when checking Official Records, tax bills, or VAB petitions.
How to Search Broward County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Official Records
Use Official Records when you need recorded legal documents. Broward’s Recording section files and indexes deeds, mortgages, notices of commencement, liens, declarations of condominium, declarations of domicile, final judgments, probate documents, satisfactions of mortgage, court papers, plats, maps, and related instruments.
Party Name
Use the exact owner spelling from BCPA; search grantor and grantee variations.
Book/Page
Use book and page when a prior deed, title report, or closing document gives the reference.
Instrument #
Use instrument number when you already have the official recording reference.
| Official Records Search Type | Use It When | What to Watch |
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| Name | You know owner, grantor, grantee, lender, borrower, trust, LLC, or party name. | Search all spelling variations and prior owner names. |
| Parcel ID | You already found the folio/property ID from BCPA. | Parcel searches may not catch every older or party-indexed document. |
| Document Type | You need only deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, plats, or notices. | Use date filters to avoid unrelated results. |
| Book/Page | A prior document gives a book/page reference. | Older records may require book/page or date-based searching. |
| Date Recorded | You know the exact recording date from a closing file or prior search. | Search before and after the date if the closing date differs from recording date. |
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Find the owner and folio firstDo not start deed research with only a street address.
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Search BCPA first, copy the owner spelling, folio/property ID, site address, legal description, and last sale date. These details help you avoid false matches inside Official Records.
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Open Broward Official RecordsAccept the disclaimer, then choose the search type.
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Open the Official Records search, accept the site conditions, then search by Name, Book/Page, Document Type, Instrument Number, Case Number, Consideration Amount, Date Recorded, Simple Search, or Parcel ID. Action link: Broward County Official Records Search.
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Understand the online record coverageOlder documents may need a different route.
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All plats and maps are searchable online regardless of record date. Most other Official Records documents recorded from July 7, 1977 at 1:47 PM forward are fully searchable. Documents from March 9, 1972 at 11:28 AM through July 7, 1977 at 1:46 PM require limited searches such as instrument number, book/page range, book type, or record date. Documents before March 9, 1972 are not currently available through that online site.
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Search forward for releases and satisfactionsA mortgage or lien result is not the end of the chain.
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After finding a mortgage, lien, judgment, notice, or deed of trust-style record, search later dates for satisfaction, release, assignment, corrective instrument, or court-related filing before assuming the record is still active.
Broward Official Records Fees Searchers Actually Need
These are the common costs that matter when ordering or recording property documents. Always verify current fees before mailing or recording anything.
$10 first page
Recording into Official Records is listed at $10 for the first page.
$8.50 additional
Each additional recorded page is listed at $8.50.
$1 per page
Official Record copies up to 8½″ x 14″ are listed at $1 per page.
$2 per instrument
Certified copies of instruments in Official Records are listed at $2.
| Fee Type | Amount Listed | When It Matters |
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| Record search | $2 per name for each year searched | Useful for formal search/copy requests when you do not search online yourself. |
| Large copy | $5 per page larger than 8½″ x 14″ | Plats, maps, and oversize recorded documents. |
| Extra names | $1 per additional name after four names | Documents with many parties indexed in Official Records. |
| Documentary stamp tax on deeds | $0.70 per $100, rounded up to nearest $100 | Recording deeds and other real-property instruments. |
| Mortgage documentary stamp / intangible tax | $0.35 per $100 plus intangible tax calculation | Recording mortgages and written obligations to pay money. |
How to Check Broward County Property Tax Bills, Payments and Delinquency
The Property Appraiser values property and applies exemptions, but Broward’s tax billing and collecting is handled by the Tax Collector / Records, Taxes and Treasury route. Tax amounts are based on assessed value and millage rates set by taxing authorities.
Mailed around November
BCPA notes annual property tax bills are mailed during the first week of November.
Due November 1
Broward tax FAQs say taxes become due November 1.
Pay by March 31
Taxes must be paid no later than March 31 to avoid delinquency.
April 1
Property taxes become delinquent on April 1 if unpaid.
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Confirm the property before payingUse folio, address, and owner details from BCPA first.
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Before paying, match the folio/property ID, property address, owner name, tax year, and bill amount. This is especially important for condos, recently sold homes, inherited property, and properties with similar street names.
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Open the official Broward tax payment routeUse the county-linked tax system before entering payment details.
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Open the Broward Tax Collector property tax page, choose the property tax search/payment option, search by name, address, or account/folio when available, then open the correct tax bill. Action link: Broward County Property Tax Payment Information.
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Check discounts, receipt, and delinquency statusDo not look only at one amount.
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Review tax year, gross amount, discount month if applicable, amount due, paid status, receipt details, delinquency status, and any tax certificate or delinquent tax warning.
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Save proof after paymentHelpful for mortgage escrow, closings, and duplicate payments.
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Save confirmation number, payment date, folio/account, tax year, amount, and receipt. For tax billing/payment questions, BCPA lists the Tax Collector contact as (954) 357-4829 and revenue@browardtax.org.
Broward Homestead Exemption, Portability and Deadline Checks
Exemptions can change the taxable value and tax bill. Broward’s Property Appraiser handles exemptions, not the Tax Collector. The most important mistake is missing the filing deadline or assuming an exemption transfers automatically after a purchase.
March 2, 2026
BCPA lists March 2, 2026 as the timely filing deadline for 2026 Homestead, Senior, and other exemptions.
September 18, 2026
BCPA says late-filed 2026 exemption applications must be filed by this statutory deadline.
Use the estimator
After a change in ownership, assessed value may reset to full market value; estimate taxes before closing.
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Check the property record firstLook for existing exemption indicators and owner information.
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Search the property in BCPA and review the exemption, assessed value, taxable value, and sales information. A prior owner’s tax bill is not a reliable estimate for a new buyer.
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File or review exemption status through BCPAUse this only for exemption action, not tax payment.
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Open the Property Appraiser exemption page, choose Homestead or the applicable exemption, verify eligibility, and submit only if you own and permanently reside in the property as required. Action link: Broward Homestead Exemption Filing.
Use Broward Recording Notification and Owner Alert Tools
Property owners in Broward should monitor both appraisal updates and recorded documents. Broward offers free notification services connected to ownership or recording activity, which can help you notice suspicious conveyance or encumbrance activity earlier.
BCPA Owner Alert
BCPA describes Owner Alert as a free service that notifies you if a document is received by BCPA changing ownership of your property.
Recording Notification Service
Broward’s Recording Office describes RNS as a free email alert when property conveyance or encumbrance documents are recorded.
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Confirm your folio firstAlerts work better when tied to the right property.
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Search BCPA and copy the folio/property ID, owner name, and property address. Make sure you are not selecting a neighboring condo unit or similarly named property.
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Subscribe through the official alert routeUse it as monitoring, not as legal protection.
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Open the BCPA site, choose Owner Alert or the owner-protection option, enter the required property and contact details, and confirm the subscription. Action link: Broward County Property Appraiser Owner Alert Route.
What to Do If Broward Assessed Value, Classification or Exemption Looks Wrong
Broward’s Value Adjustment Board handles disputes between taxpayers and the Property Appraiser involving exemptions, classifications, and valuations. The appeal path is deadline-sensitive, so use your TRIM notice date and do not wait for the tax bill.
| Step | What Matters | Action |
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| Review TRIM notice | Proposed value, exemptions, classification, and proposed taxes. | Compare BCPA property data, sales, building facts, and exemptions. |
| Gather evidence | Wrong square footage, incorrect condition, missing exemption, comparable sales, damage, classification issue. | Organize screenshots, photos, closing statement, appraisal, repair estimates, and comparable sales. |
| File DR-486 petition | VAB says petitions must be on Department of Revenue-approved forms. | File online or with VAB using the correct form. |
| Deadline | Petitions must be received within 25 days of TRIM notice mailing. | Do not wait; VAB says it cannot extend the filing deadline. |
| Fee | Broward VAB approved a $25 petition filing fee effective March 1, 2026. | Budget the filing fee and keep proof of submission. |
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Check the record before filingA strong petition is based on facts, not frustration.
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Compare the BCPA property record against your actual home: living area, land size, construction, condition, sale date, exemption status, and comparable sales. Save evidence before starting the petition.
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File through Broward VAB if neededUse the petition route only when you are ready with evidence.
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Open the Broward VAB filing page, download or complete the DR-486 petition, attach evidence, pay any required filing fee, and submit before the TRIM deadline. Action link: Broward Value Adjustment Board Petition Filing.
Broward County Property Records Office Area Map
Several Broward property record offices are centered around 115 S. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Confirm the exact room, service type, appointment rules, and hours before visiting.
Property Appraiser
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone: 954-357-6830. Weekdays 8am-5pm.
Recording / Official Records
Main Recording Office is listed at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone: 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1.
Tax Collector
Property tax transactions are associated with 115 S. Andrews Ave, Room A-100, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Tax contact: 954-357-4829.
If Your Broward Property Records Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No property result by address | Address formatting, unit label, condo building, punctuation, or wrong municipality. | Search house number + street name only; then try owner last name or folio. |
| Owner name returns too many results | Common surname, trust, LLC, spouse, or prior owner. | Use owner last name plus city/address; then confirm folio and site address. |
| Deed not found | Wrong owner spelling, older record, book/page issue, or search date mismatch. | Use BCPA owner spelling, search grantor and grantee, then try book/page, instrument, date, and parcel ID. |
| Mortgage or lien appears active | You found the original record but not the later satisfaction/release. | Search later dates for satisfaction, release, assignment, corrective instrument, or court filing. |
| Tax bill looks higher after purchase | Ownership change may reset assessed value and prior owner exemptions may not apply. | Use BCPA Tax Estimator and check exemption eligibility early. |
| Appeal deadline missed | Waiting for tax bill instead of acting from TRIM notice. | Use the 25-day TRIM notice window for VAB petitions; keep proof of submission. |
Broward County Property Records Tips That Save Time
These practical tips help buyers, owners, investors, title researchers, landlords, heirs, and anyone checking property in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Plantation, Davie, Weston, and nearby Broward communities.
Use folio as the master key
Folio connects appraisal, map, tax, and often Official Records research better than a street address.
Search owner spelling exactly
Copy owner spelling from BCPA before searching Official Records by party name.
Do not trust prior tax amount
New buyers should estimate post-sale taxes because ownership change can reset assessed value.
Check later satisfaction documents
A mortgage or lien result is incomplete until you search for later satisfaction or release.
Use alerts after purchase
Subscribe to owner/recording notifications after closing so suspicious ownership or encumbrance activity is easier to notice.
Save tax receipt before closing
For escrow or sale preparation, save official tax receipt details and match the tax year to the closing statement.
Broward County Property Records FAQs
QHow do I search Broward County property records for free?▾
Start with the Broward County Property Appraiser to search by owner, address, legal subdivision, or property ID. Use the folio from that result to check Official Records and tax payment status.
QCan I search Broward property records by owner name?▾
Yes. Search owner last name first in the Property Appraiser system. For deeds and liens, use the same owner spelling in Official Records and also try trust, LLC, spouse, prior owner, grantor, and grantee variations.
QWhat is a Broward folio number?▾
The folio is Broward’s property identifier. It is the best number to save because it helps connect appraisal records, maps, tax bills, and some recorded document searches.
QWhere do I find Broward County deed records?▾
Use Broward County Official Records. Search by party name, book/page, instrument number, document type, date recorded, case number, simple search, or parcel ID.
QHow far back do Broward Official Records go online?▾
All plats and maps are searchable online regardless of record date. Most other Official Records documents from July 7, 1977 forward are fully searchable online. Records from March 9, 1972 to July 7, 1977 have limited search options, and earlier records are not currently available through that online system.
QHow much does a Broward certified deed copy cost?▾
Official Record copies up to 8½″ x 14″ are listed at $1 per page, and certification is listed at $2 per instrument. Larger maps or plats can cost more. Verify current fees before ordering.
QDoes the Broward Property Appraiser collect property taxes?▾
No. The Property Appraiser values property and applies exemptions. Broward tax billing and collection are handled by the Tax Collector / Records, Taxes and Treasury route.
QWhen are Broward property taxes due?▾
Broward property taxes become due November 1, must be paid no later than March 31, and become delinquent April 1. Always verify the current tax year and payment status on the official tax site.
QHow do I appeal Broward property value or exemption issues?▾
Review your TRIM notice, gather evidence, and file a DR-486 petition with the Broward Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the TRIM notice mailing. Broward VAB states it cannot extend the petition deadline.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Broward County property records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify folio details, values, deeds, liens, exemptions, tax balances, fees, and legal documents with official Broward County and Florida government sources.
Final Takeaway
For Broward County property records, start with the Property Appraiser to find the folio, owner, address, assessed value, exemptions, sales, and map clues. Use Broward Official Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, satisfactions, and certified copies. Use the Tax Collector / Records, Taxes and Treasury route for bills, payment status, receipts, and delinquency. If value, classification, or exemption status looks wrong, use the VAB process before the TRIM notice deadline passes.
Independent guide notice: Property-Recordss.org is not affiliated with Broward County, the Broward County Property Appraiser, Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division, Broward County Tax Collector, Value Adjustment Board, any Florida government agency, court, title company, attorney, or surveyor. This page is for educational help only. Always verify folio records, owner details, tax balances, deed copies, recording fees, exemptions, deadlines, liens, legal descriptions, and ownership status directly with official sources before making legal, financial, tax, title, or real estate decisions.
Official fact-check note: Key details in this guide were checked against Broward County Property Appraiser pages, Broward Official Records, Broward Records/Recording pages, fee schedules, Tax Collector/Records-Taxes-Treasury pages, and Broward Value Adjustment Board guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}