Each year, the Sheriff of Broward County appoints individuals to serve non-enforceable civil process under the provisions of Florida Statute 48.021 for a one-year period. To qualify for this appointment, an application must be completed and submitted by the published deadline, and instruction and testing must be successfully completed.

For more information on becoming a process server in Broward County, contact the Broward County Sheriff's Office Civil Division at 954-831-8787 during regular business hours.

Special Process Server Statutory Requirements:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 48.021(2), all persons seeking to be a Special Process Server

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have no mental or legal disability
  
• Be a permanent resident of the State of Florida
• File the application/pay the applicable fees
• Submit to a background investigation, which shall include the right to obtain and review the applicant's criminal record.
• Obtain and file with the application a certificate of good conduct, which specifies there is no pending criminal case against the applicant and that there is no record of any felony conviction, nor a record of a conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, with respect to the applicant within the past 5 years (List of Disqualifiers)
• Attend the required training and pass a written examination.
• Attend a swearing-in ceremony (September) and take an oath that the applicant will honestly, diligently, and faithfully exercise the duties of a Special Process Server.
  

New and Renewal Applicants
Applications are accepted from July 1^st  through July 31^st.  Applicants must:

• Submit a Completed Application – All Educational classes and exams will be administered by the Florida Association of Professional Process Servers (FAPPS).  You may reach FAPPS at the following:
  

Website: Florida Association of Professional Process Servers (fapps.org) – click on Education   

Phone Number: (321) 952-0820, (877) 383-2777 Tollfree

New Applicants: Application

• Pay a $200.00 application fee  
• Payment will be in the form of cash, cashier's check, money order, or business check (payable to the Broward County Sheriff's Office).
• New Applicants must attend the FAPPS 16-hour online training course and pass the corresponding written examination with an 80%. The cost of the class is $180 paid directly to FAPPS. (Training Schedule and Registration (fapps.org). Choose any class convenient to your schedule. Provide a copy of the FAPPS certification with your application. 
  
• Must obtain and file with the application a notarized Certificate of Good Conduct (found in the application), which specifies there is no pending criminal case against the applicant and that there is no record of any felony conviction, nor a record of a conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, with respect to the applicant within the past 5 years. Provide a Certified copy of Court disposition involving any cases within the past 5 years.
• Provide two notarized personal references – found in the application
• Upon successful completion of all requirements, new applicants will be fingerprinted at the Broward Sheriff's Office.
• Submit to a criminal history background check.
  

Renewal: Application

• Pay a $150 application fee
  
• Payment will be in the form of cash, cashier's check, money order, or business check (payable to the Broward County Sheriff's Office).
• Renewal Applicants must attend the FAPPS 4-hour online training course and pass the corresponding written examination with an 80%. The cost of the class is $75 paid directly to FAPPS. (Training Schedule and Registration (fapps.org). Choose any class convenient to your schedule. Provide a copy of the FAPPS certification with your application. 
• Must obtain and file with the application a notarized Certificate of Good Conduct (found in the application), which specifies there is no pending criminal case against the applicant and that there is no record of any felony conviction, nor a record of a conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, with respect to the applicant within the past 5 years. Provide a Certified copy of Court disposition involving any cases within the past 5 years.
• Submit to a criminal history background check.
  

• Applications can be dropped off with fee at 2601 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 
• or mailed with the application fee to Broward Sheriff's Office Civil Division P.O. Box 9507 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310