From downtown Fort Lauderdale to the wider Broward County government network, this area has a full set of city and county offices, plus job centers and technical colleges. Here’s a local guide to public services and workforce resources in Fort Lauderdale.
City Hall, Public Safety & Courts
City business runs through Fort Lauderdale City Hall, with permits and inspections handled by Fort Lauderdale Development Services – Building Division. Public safety runs through Fort Lauderdale Police Department Headquarters, and civil, criminal, and traffic cases are heard at the Broward County Main Courthouse.
DMV, County Records & Libraries
Handle driver’s license needs at the Florida DMV – Lauderdale Lakes Driver License Office. Voter registration goes through the Broward County Supervisor of Elections – Main Office, property and tax questions go to the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office and Broward County Tax Collector – Fort Lauderdale, and the Broward County Main Library is a great community resource.
Job Centers & Career Training
Job seekers can start at CareerSource Broward – Central Center for free job-search help and training referrals. For hands-on career training, the area is home to Sheridan Technical College, McFatter Technical College, and Atlantic Technical College – Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus, plus two Broward College locations: A. Hugh Adams Central Campus and Willis Holcombe Center.
Browse the full directory of Government & Public Services and Occupational & Career Centers listings for addresses, phone numbers, and hours — and check out our other Fort Lauderdale business listings while you’re at it.