All checks must be made payable to "Sheriff of Broward County."
Documents for service not properly issued to include writs of possession issued more than thirty (30) days after the judgment date, or those with incorrect fees or incorrect payee on check, will be returned. A $40 service fee is now required for "alias" or "pluries" process, even if service has been previously attempted
by BSO's Civil Division.
If you have questions regarding process service, please contact the Broward Sheriff's Office Civil Division at (954) 831-8787 during regular business hours.
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All Summonses, Subpoenas and Writs (except Executions): Certified or original court-sealed copy of service, and copy with attachments for each party or entity to be served (F.S. 30.231(3))
Out-of-State Non-Enforceable Process: BSO's Civil Division will serve the process per Florida Statutes unless an explicit letter of instructions accompanies each document
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For cases filed in Florida:
$40 for each person or entity served
For cases filed outside Florida:
$50 for each person or entity served
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Witness Subpoenas: Certified or original court-sealed copy of service, and copy with attachments for each party or entity to be served (F.S. 30.231 (3)), unless otherwise directed by the courts
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$40 for each subpoena, plus check to witness for fees and mileage
$50 for each witness subpoena filed outside of Florida
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Injunction for Protection (Domestic/Restraining Orders): Requires three (3) original certified injunctions, petition, description sheet, notice of hearing.
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No service fee
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All Writs (except Executions requiring seizure of property):
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$40 service fee and $50 for each levy
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Writ of Replevin: Provide complete description of property being seized, serial number or identifying number/trademark, service address where property is located, copy of court order for issuance of writ and copy of bond posted with court. If property
is in a locked area, a break order is required
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$40 service fee, $50 levy fee and $500 minimum cost deposit if a break order is required. Standby Charge: If replevin of
property will exceed one hour, a standby charge of $40 per hour per deputy is to be paid in advance (rate assessed in hourly increments). Any overage will be refunded.
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Writ of Possession: Landlord/tenant or foreclosure along with documents issued from court, name, address and telephone number of landlord or authorized agent are required. If a telephone number is out of the county, the deputy sheriff will call collect. The landlord
or agent must provide a locksmith and be present when the eviction is finalized. When filing a Writ of Possession with the Broward Sheriff's Office, you can expect your eviction to be completed in approximately 10 working days of the posting. If the deputies are able to complete the eviction sooner they will. If your eviction is not completed within that time frame please call us and we will research
the status of your writ
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$90 ($40 service fee, $50 levy). Standby Charge: If a deputy sheriff is requested to stand by for more than 30 minutes, the request must be in writing when the writ is presented for service. Request
must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $80 per deputy ($40 per hour, two hour minimum).
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Distress Writ: Service only
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$40 Service Fee
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Writ of Attachment (Body): Three (3) original certified writs, two (2) true copies and description sheet including date of birth and social security number
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$255 ($40 service fee, $50 levy and $165 incarceration fee [$55 per day, three day minimum]) which is refundable if the defendant is not incarerated.
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Writ of Attachment (Property): Provide copy of bond posted with court, copy of court order for issuance of writ and levy instructions listing property being attached (attachment is not a break order; if contents are at a location that is locked, a break
order is required)
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Call for fees and cost deposit
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Writ of Attachment (Real Estate): Must be accompanied by levy instructions showing legal description and street address
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$100 ($40 service fee, $50 levy, $10 recording fee)
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Levy Fees
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Real Estate: Legal description and street address are required on levy instructions
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$700 cost deposit plus
$50 levy fee for each parcel and
$40 service fee regardless of the number of services
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Vehicles: Provide description of vehicle, tag number, vehicle ID number and address where vehicle can be found during normal working hours
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$1000 cost deposit plus
$50 levy fee and
$40 service fee regardless of the number of services. Call BSO Civil Unit / Enforceable Writs for storage requirements
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Assets of Business: Must provide specific inventory of business assets
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Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees and cost deposit. ($3,500 cost deposit, plus
$50 Levy fee and
$40 service fee regardless of the number of services). Deposits may vary depending on size of business.
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Personal Assets: Can levy if person is single. If married, the judgment must be against both husband and wife. Provide specific inventory of household furnishings
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Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees and cost deposit. ($3,500 cost deposit, plus
$50 Levy fee and $40 service fee regardless of the number of services). Deposits may vary depending on size of home.
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Jewelry or Stock Certificates: Defendant must voluntarily turn over inventory
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$500 cost deposit plus
$50 levy fee and
$40 service fee regardless of the number of services
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Boats: Provide location of boat, description and size, name of boat, Florida and decal number or documentation number and port of documentation. Also advise whether boat is in or out of water
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Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees, cost deposit and storage requirements. ($1,500 cost deposit, plus
$50 Levy fee and
$40 service fee regardless of the number of services).
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Airplanes: Provide description of airplane, location and aircraft registration number
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Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees, cost deposit and storage requirements. ($1,500 cost deposit, plus
$50 Levy fee and
$40 service fee regardless of the number of services).
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BREAK ORDER REQUIREMENTS - must be certified and contain address of premises to break. An additional $500.00 deposit for writ of replevin.
Executions:
When sending in levy instructions, the following additional information is required to mail out sales notices after levy: name and address of attorney of record for defendant and current or last known address of defendant or other parties who should be
notified of sale. When estimating cost deposits, a standby charge of $40 per hour per deputy (rate assessed in hourly increments) will be included in the estimate to cover the deputy's time at the location after the first hour. These cost deposits
are an estimate of anticipated charges; if actual charges exceed the estimate, additional funds must be paid immediately upon request.
