What to Do if the Original Deed is Lost

What to Do if the Original Document is Lost:

If you have lost or misplaced your original deed (or other legal document which has been recorded), you can obtain a certified copy from the Recording Office where the original document was recorded. A certified copy has the legal validity of the original document.

The Broward County Records Division can provide certified copies of documents recorded since 1883. Copies of all documents pertaining to the ownership of real estate located in Broward County are available from this office. Numerous other documents, such as affidavits and final judgments from court cases are also available.

Documents filed in County or Circuit Court which are not captioned as final judgments are NOT available from County Records Division. You can request court documents from the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Certified copies can be obtained from this office, in person, or by mail. If by mail, the customer needs to provide the book and page number where the document is located. If this information is not known, an additional charge for searching for the record is required. Request a certified copy of a deed or other previously recorded document in writing, enclosing the necessary information and fees.

An On-line Index of documents recorded between 1978 - present is available at this site. You can view images of documents recorded from August 24, 1998 - present at the same site.