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Clearing a record in Alachua County
Where each step happens, what it costs, and who can help.
Your steps
Six steps, from prints to the judge's order.
- Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
- Get your fingerprint cardAlachua County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsOne place in Alachua County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseAlachua County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller220 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
- Apply to FDLE for your certificate of eligibilityThe Florida Department of Law EnforcementYour application, signed before a notary or a deputy clerk, with your fingerprint card, the certified disposition and the fee · FDLE says about 12 weeksExpunging? The State Attorney's office for the 8th Judicial Circuit completes page 2 of the application, the written certified statement.The law, in plain language: § 943.0585 (expunging) · § 943.059 (sealing)
- An attorney prepares your petition We prepare your petition documents You prepare your petition documents Attorney An attorney creates the documents and handles the filing Expeal We create the documents for you to file DIY You create the documents yourself
- File your petitionYour attorney files your petitionAlachua County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller220 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has a branch — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesAlachua County, 8th Judicial CircuitIf the petition is granted, the certified order goes to FDLE
What it costs
Every figure, with its source and the date we checked it.
Your costs in Alachua County
From $2,135 + copies
About $339 + copies
About $140 + copies
A private attorney represents you
Expeal prepares your documents
You prepare your documents yourself
Who prepares your documents
The attorney price is one Florida firm's published entry price.
What everyone pays
Florida's and Alachua County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$139.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $10 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies
Every figure and its source (8)
- Expeal$199 Expeal's published price — we create the documents, you file themChecked September 29, 2026
- An attorney$1,995+ Erase the Case — Erase Pro — the entry package; more for other packagesChecked September 27, 2026
- Doing it yourself$0 You prepare the documents yourself
- FDLE certificate$75 Fla. Stat. § 943.0585(2)(a)4. / § 943.059(2)(a)3. (2025); FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Instructions — paid to FDLE with the certificate-of-eligibility application · § 943.0585 (expunging) / § 943.059 (sealing)Checked August 17, 2026
- Filing$42 Alachua County Clerk filing feesChecked September 13, 2026
- Mailing$12.90 USPS Priority Mail flat rate prices — per envelope; the same price to any U.S. address, whatever the packet weighsChecked September 7, 2026
- Fingerprints$10.00 Alachua County Sheriff's Office fingerprinting — the Sheriff's Office's charge; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 7, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Alachua County Clerk public records requests — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 13, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
One place in Alachua County takes prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
$10
2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern time(352) 367-4000
The clerk's offices
Alachua County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller · alachuacounty.us · (352) 374-3636
The main office
220 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
1 branch — addresses and hours
Family / Civil Justice Center201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
In their words
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I was terrified of getting mixed up with the legal system again, but I knew I had to clear my record to get a promotion at work. Thanks to Expeal for making it so easy and anonymous because I was able to take my time and gain the confidence I needed to face the court one last time.
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Help near you
Lawyer referral, and free or low-cost legal help, for Alachua County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Quick Guide to Legal Services for the Eighth Judicial Circuit (EJCBA) Referral partner
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Three Rivers Legal ServicesGainesville Branch1000 NE 16th Ave, Building I, Gainesville, FL 32601 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.), Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon Eastern time(352) 372-0519
- Jacksonville Area Legal AidDowntown Jacksonville Office126 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in intake; applications by appointment)(904) 356-8371
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts