Broward County Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts
Broward County Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts — Broward County Clerk of Courts — Domestic Violence Division
Official source
Sourced from Broward County Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, last checked 2026-08-17. View source
Resource URL: https://kindlocator.org/resource/broward-county-clerk-of-courts-domestic-violence-division
What they offer
- Domestic violence injunction / restraining order filing
Who this may help
Anyone in Broward County seeking a protective injunction against domestic, repeat, sexual, dating or stalking violence. No filing fee, no attorney required.
How to start
Confirm current hours and eligibility before traveling; this source reports walk-in access.
Hours & availability
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (new filings accepted until 5:00 p.m.); Pro Se self-help Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; closed weekends
Location & access
- Address
- 201 SE 6th Street, West Building, 2nd Floor, Room 02140, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Coverage
- Broward County
- How to connect
- Phone, Online, In person, Walk in
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
Listed as offering—confirm language availability when you call.Contact
- Phone
- 954-831-5570
- Additional phone
- 954-761-1133
- Additional phone
- 954-831-5612
- Additional phone
- 954-831-3570
- Website
- Website
- Contact notes
- Alternate contact: 954-761-1133. 954-761-1133 is the after-hours number listed by the Clerk (also Women In Distress's 24-hour crisis line). Second filing location: West Regional Courthouse, 100 N Pine Island Road, Plantation FL 33324, 954-831-5612 / 954-831-3570, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (filings after 2:00 p.m. must go to Central or ePortal).
Before you contact them
- Confirm eligibility and what documents—if any—are required.
- If visiting, confirm the location, hours, and appointment requirements.
- Ask about language or accessibility needs.