Serving papers in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
The oceanfront and Intracoastal condominiums, the small hotels and vacation rentals near the pier, and the residential streets west of A1A.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is in northeast Broward County, on the barrier island, the 17th Judicial Circuit, so every job here goes to one of our process servers certified in that circuit.
Seasonal residents and rentals
A large share of units here are second homes or short-term rentals. When a unit looks closed for the season, or the person seems to be a visitor, we note it and tell you right away. A hotel or rental is usually not a usual place of abode, so substitute service there is not an option; we serve the person in person.
Parking and timing
Parking near the beach is limited and metered, and A1A is slow in season. We plan attempts at hours when the person is likely to be home and the road is clear, which also keeps the cost of each trip down for you.
The closest courthouse is the North Regional Courthouse, 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach. Circuit and county civil cases are filed at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale. See our guide to service of process in Broward.