Broward County, Florida Probate Court

Disclaimer: Not affiliated with this court. Info is for convenience only; please verify with the court.

Court Name	Broward County 17th Judicial Circuit Probate and Guardianship Court
Court Address	201 S.E. 6th St Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Contact Info	Phone +1-954-831-7154 Fax - Email -
Court Website	https://www.browardclerk.org/Home
Local Rules	https://www.browardclerk.org/Divisions/ProbateAndGuardianship
Court Forms	https://www.browardclerk.org/Divisions/ProbateAndGuardianship
Court Fees	Court costs for Broward County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule.
Hours Open	Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Excluding Holidays)
Summary of Services	In Broward County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate under Florida law, even though a will can waive it. The court can set or raise the bond to protect heirs, generally based on estate value.
Court History	Probate for Broward County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. Broward County 17th Judicial Circuit Probate and Guardianship Court, located in Fort Lauderdale, handles probate administration for Broward County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Broward County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	Some Broward County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

Need a Broward County probate bond or a Florida guardianship bond for this court?
Get instant pricing and fast approval at ProbateCourtBond.com. Apply here.