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In Broward County, money disputes up to $8,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Broward County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Small claims are split between several hub courthouses across Broward County. The court assigns a case by ZIP code, following the defendant or the events.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Unsure where to file? The court publishes a locator that turns a ZIP code into a courthouse, and Squabble handles that step for you. Coverage is updated periodically, so verify before filing.
The nearest counties to Broward County are Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County. Broward County covers 88 ZIP codes, including the Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and Dania areas.
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims, so a case can be started without a courthouse trip.
Remote appearance is available for some small claims hearings, depending on the court and the kind of case.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents of Broward County, Florida, which has a population of 2,037,472, can file small claims cases in the Florida County Court system, where the claim limit is $8,000. One location that handles these matters is the Broward County West Regional Courthouse (Fourth District), at 100 North Pine Island Road, Room 170, in Plantation, ZIP code 33324, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached at 954-831-2339, and information is posted at http://browardclerk.org/. The county covers communities including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Deerfield Beach, Margate, and Coconut Creek, along with ZIP codes such as 33004, 33020, 33024, 33062, and 33071. Broward County lies near Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County, and Collier County. Electronic filing is available. Other locations that handle small claims matters include the Broward County Civil Court at the Central Courthouse, 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 10165.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 11 communities:
Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hollywood, Margate, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach.
Of Florida's 67 counties, Broward County is 2nd by population at roughly 2,037,472 people.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
Judgments take the form of money owed; other kinds of relief are heard elsewhere.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Florida, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
This state requires notarized filing documents. Squabble prepares them notarization-ready.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
Broward County has 4 courthouses listed on this page. These are the limits for Broward County, population about 2,037,472.
If someone owes you money, up to $8,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Broward County takes in Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and Dania and the rest of the county. Broward County has about 2,037,472 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Prepare the claim form, work out which court covers it, and pay the court's charge.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
Broward County Civil Court - Central Courthouse lists (954) 831-6565 as its number. Broward County Civil Court - Central Courthouse publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself. In Florida, courts typically use personal delivery by an approved server, email service where the court allows it, the sheriff or constable or delivery arranged by the court.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Broward County include places such as Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and Dania. A Broward County address carries one of its 88 ZIP codes, 33004, 33008 and 33009 among them.
A claim has to be filed inside a set period that starts when the dispute arose. After that point the court may decline to hear it.
| Kind of claim | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 4 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Broward County as in nearby Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County, which are in the same state. Broward County, population about 2,037,472, is covered by the table above.
In Florida, prejudgment interest follows a statutory formula rather than a fixed rate (Fla. Stat. §55.03).
To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.
The rate above is the one for Broward County, population about 2,037,472. Broward County is under the same state rate as nearby Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File at the Broward County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $55–$300 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Service comes after the date is set. File the server's proof once the papers have been delivered.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and Dania are among the places in Broward County that filings come from. Broward County has a population of about 2,037,472.
The hearing is brief and informal. The judge asks the questions, and most people speak for themselves.
Broward County hearings are held at one of its 4 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Broward County has about 2,037,472 residents.
Winning and being paid are two different things. The judgment records what is owed; collecting it is its own process, backed by court remedies that vary from state to state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County are the counties nearest to Broward County. Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and Dania are among the Broward County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Broward County case for you.
