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Clearing a record in Broward 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 cardFort Lauderdale Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsOne place in Broward County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseBroward County Clerk of Courts201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 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 17th 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 petitionBroward County Clerk of Courts201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has 3 branches — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesBroward County, 17th 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 Broward 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 Broward 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 Broward County Clerk fees and costsChecked September 7, 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 Fort Lauderdale Police Department — the Police Department's charge; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 25, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Broward County Clerk fees and costs — per certified document, plus $1.00 per page; ordered online, $8.00 per electronic certified court documentChecked September 7, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
One place in Broward County takes prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
$10
1300 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern time(954) 828-5700
The clerk's offices
Broward County Clerk of Courts · browardclerk.org · (954) 831-6565
The main office
201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time
3 branches — addresses and hours
North Regional Courthouse1600 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time
South Regional Courthouse3550 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time
West Regional Courthouse100 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 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 Broward County.
Talk to a lawyer
Free or low-cost legal help
- Seal or Expunge a Criminal Record - Office of the Broward State Attorney State Attorney's programFree one-stop sealing and expungement workshops are held every few months at places the office announces; for the dates and places, or help with eligibility and the application, call (954) 831-6955.
- Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Survivors of human trafficking only201 SE 6th St, Room WW-04-107, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (in-person applications 9:15 a.m.–4 p.m., appointment preferred; apply by phone 9 a.m.–3 p.m.)(954) 736-2400
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts