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broward county resources

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broward COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

The Broward County Clerk of Court's office has four locations (see below)  that can answer your procedural questions.  You can also visit their website here.
  • Fort Lauderdale - (954) 831-6565
    • ​​4th Floor - Room 04130  ​
  • ​Deerfield Beach - (954) 831-1209
    • ​​Room 160
  • Hollywood - (954) 831-0353​
    • ​​Room 100
  • ​Plantation - (954) 831-2339
    • Room 170​
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Southern Legal Counsel

If you think you may be eligible for free legal services, contact Southern Legal Counsel at (352) 271-8890 or apply online.​​
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Legal aid service of broward county

Legal Aid Service of Broward County’s mission is to provide high quality free civil legal advice, representation and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County so as to improve the lifestyle and living conditions of the low income community and encourage self-sufficiency.  You may contact them by calling the office at (954) 765- 8950 or by visiting their website here.
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financial help service

TransSOCIAL is a Trans-led non-profit focused on expanding safe and affirming resources for the LGBTQ+ community. They offer legal name change assistance and can help you with the fees associated with fingerprinting and identity document updates (drivers license, passport, etc.).

Please call them at (954) 667-2916 or email them at info@transsocial.org for more information.
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Lawyer referral service

​If you plan to pay for an attorney, you may contact the Florida Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-342-8011 or apply online.​​

Fees

Item
Amount
Payment Options
Petition Filing Fee
$401.00
Contact County Clerk's Office
Fingerprinting Fee
Contact Fingerprinting Agency
Contact Fingerprinting Agency
County Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us​
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Disclaimer: This website is a joint collaboration between Southern Legal Counsel and Florida Justice Technology Center.   This website does not constitute legal advice and is provided as-is without any warranty or guarantee. Although an attorney is not required to successfully update your name or gender marker, you may want to seek legal guidance from a licensed attorney.

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