FAQs • Hollywood, FL • CivicEngage

How do I make a public records request?: You can make a request online or you can contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.Request Public Records

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1. What are the dates, times and location for City Commission meetings?: The City Commission meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, except in August and legal holidays. The meetings are held in the City Commission Chambers located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 219, and they begin at 1 PM. Meeting dates are subject to change. The City observes the following legal holidays:
New Year’s Day - January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - the third Monday in January
President’s Day - the third Monday in February
Memorial Day - the last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4th
Labor Day - the first Monday in September
Veteran’s Day - November 11th
Thanksgiving Day - the fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving - the fourth Friday in November
Christmas Eve - December 24th
Christmas Day - December 25th
New Year’s Eve - December 31st

2. Where do I vote?: Contact the Broward County Elections office at 954-357-7050, or visit their website at Broward County Elections Office

3. How do I sign up to receive the City Commission agenda?: Visit “Notify Me” to register and received the City Commission and CRA Meeting Agendas & Result. Notify Me

4. When are City Commission agendas, and packets posted on the website?: Generally, we post the Commission backup containing the agenda and other documents late on the Thursday afternoon prior to a Commission meeting. You can sign up to be notified when these documents are posted through the City's Notify Me email notification service. You can also watch commission meetings live and watch the recordings of commission meetings online after each meeting. Agendas & Minutes

5. How do I request an absentee ballot?: Contact the Broward County Elections office at 954-357-7050, or visit their website at www.browardsoe.org.

6. What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot?: Contact the Broward County Elections office at 954-357-7050, or visit their website at www.browardsoe.org.

7. What are the requirements to run for Mayor?: Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954-921-3211. Candidates must be registered to vote, and reside for at least six months in the City of Hollywood to seek and hold the office of Mayor.

8. What are the requirements to run for City Commissioner?: Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954-921-3211. Candidates must be registered to vote, and reside for at least six months in the District they represent.

9. How do I find out who has filed to run for City Commissioner, Mayor?: Contact the City Clerk’s office at 954-921-3211 or view the City Clerk’s webpage under Elections.

10. What are the election results for the City election?: Contact the City Clerk’s office at 954-921-3211, or visit the website at http://www.hollywoodfl.org/election/election.htm.

11. How do I make a public records request?: You can make a request online or you can contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954.921.3211. Request Public Records

12. How do I apply to serve on a board or committee?: Annual Board appointments are in May or as deemed necessary. Applications can be found on the City Clerk’s webpage at http://www.hollywoodfl.org/city_clerks/boards_comm.htm

13. How can I get notified when City boards and committees are meeting?: Visit “Notify Me” and sign up.

14. Where can I find Vital Records such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce records?: If the event occurred in Broward County, you can request copies from the Broward County Health Department at 954-467-4413 (http://www.browardchd.org/). Alternatively, you may contact the Florida Office of Vital Statistics at 904-359-6900, ext. 9000 (http://www.floridahealth.gov/) for any Vital Record filed in Florida.

15. Whom do I talk with about getting a divorce?: Contact the Broward County Clerk of the Court. The phone number is 954.712.7899.

16. How do I get a marriage license?: Marriage licenses are issued by the Broward County Clerk of the Court. Their phone number is 954-712-7899 ext. 7842. Visit their website at http://www.clerk-17thflcourts.org/clerkwebsite/marriage/default.aspx for more information.

17. Where do I get a copy of a birth/death certificate?: Contact the Broward County Health Department if the person was born in Broward County, Florida. Their phone number is 954-467-4413. Visit their website: www.browardchd.org. Persons born in Florida can also contact the Florida Department of Health. Their phone number is 904-359-6900, ext. 9000 (www.doh.state.fl.us) for any Vital Record filed in Florida.

18. How do I find out who owns a piece of property?: The Broward County Property Appraisers office information system can help. You will need to have at least one of the following pieces of information: property address, property owner or parcel ID number. You can also find out information using a map to pinpoint the location. 954-357-6830 or www.bcpa.net.

19. Do I need a city business license? How do I get one?: Visit Business Licensing to find out if you need a license and the procedure to apply for one. 954-921-3225 or http://www.hollywoodfl.org/218/Local-Business-Tax

20. How do I contact the Better Business Bureau?: If you have a complaint or want to check out a business before engaging their services, contact the Better Business Bureau Southeast Florida & the Caribbean office at:
4411 Beacon Circle Ste. 4
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
E-Mail: info@wpbbb.com
Ph.: 561-842-1918
Visit their website at www.Seflorida.bbb.org

21. I've been assigned to perform community service. What do I do?: Contact the City of Hollywood’s Volunteer Program Coordinator for an appointment at 954-921-3020. The office is located at 1600 S. Park Road, 1st Floor.

22. Whom do I contact about getting license plate/tags for my vehicle?: Contact the Broward County Revenue Collection. Their phone number is: 954-765-4697. Visit their website.at: http://www.dmvflorida.org/car-registrations.html.

23. Where do I get a passport?: The U.S. Department of State issues passports. United States Postal Service offices accept applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. To apply for a passport in Hollywood, contact the post office located at 1801 Polk Street at 954.926.8669. For additional information go to webpages for the Bureau of Consular Affairs for the U.S. Department of State. Passport Information

24. Whom do I contact to renew/get a driver's license?: Driver's licenses are issued by the State of Florida. Their phone number is 954-497-1570. Visit their website at: www.dmvflorida.org

25. Who do I contact to have property tax ownership records updated (new owner and/or address)?: Contact the Broward County Property Appraisers office at 954-357-6830.

26. How do I contact small claims court?: Broward County Clerk of the Courts 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida deals with small claims. Their phone number is 954-831-6565. Visit their website at: www.clerk-17th-flcourts.org

27. Where can I get information on my home or place of business?: For current open building permits you must contact the Building Division at 954.921.3335. Older, closed permits and accompanying plans are filed with the Records and Archives Division.

28. Where can I get arrest and accident reports for events occurring in Hollywood?: The Hollywood Police Department handles records for accident and arrest events within the City limits. You may contact that office at 954.967.4480. Additionally you can request records online using the City's Police 2 Citizen (P2C) portal. Request Police Records