Home-address privacy in Broward County, Florida, 2026

Which routes does this county publish?

Broward's appraiser form uses a fictitious name chosen by the applicant. The indexed PDF says the office displays that name in place of the legal name. The chosen name must be recognizable to the post office so important documents arrive. The form also says the office can restore the legal name online after the owner contacts it. Official source.

For an employment-based request, the indexed application requires written verification signed by a supervisor or human-resources department. It says that employer-verification requirement does not apply to judges and elected officials. The application separately asks for an employee ID, law-enforcement credentials, professional license, or other official eligibility documentation. Crime victims must provide verification that the crime occurred. Official source.

The indexed PDF identifies the Department of Professional Standards and Compliance at 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale. It lists 954-357-6850, fax 954-357-6312, and confidentiality@bcpa.net. Direct PDF access and Chrome navigation failed during this check. The indexed delivery address therefore requires confirmation with the coordinator before identity documents are mailed. Official source.

Broward's Recording Office publishes separate confidentiality instructions, updated September 18, 2026. It says the exemption in its records does not include the person's name. For employment-based requests, it asks for employer-letterhead verification describing the employment. It also requests the current home address, telephone number, email address, and a spouse's name when present in the documents. Official source.

The Recording Office asks for the book and page or instrument numbers identifying documents containing the protected information. Its mailing instruction names Records Taxes and Treasury Division, Search and Copy Section, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 114, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Room 114 belongs to recording. It differs from the appraiser form's indexed Room 111 address. Official source.

The Recording Office lists Merlene Barnes at 954-357-7757 and Jared Myers at 954-357-8240 for questions. Its page explicitly requires a separate request to the Property Appraiser. The appraiser form makes the same separation in the other direction. Filing with one office does not establish that the other custodian received a request. Official source.

Which office handles each request?

What remains unresolved?

The current search index shows115 South Andrews Avenue, Room111. The previous research note claimed a different office address. That unsupported note is excluded. Direct HTTP and Chrome could not confirm current PDF delivery instructions.

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