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Clearing a record in Clay 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 cardClay County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsOne place in Clay County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseClay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller825 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 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 4th 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 petitionClay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller825 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has a branch — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesClay County, 4th 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 Clay County
From $2,130 + copies
About $334 + copies
About $135 + 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 Clay County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$134.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $5 fingerprints · $27.50–$37.50 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 Clay County Clerk sealing or expunging instructionsChecked 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$5.00 Clay County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge, by appointment; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 7, 2026
- Certified copies$27.50–$37.50 Clay County Clerk sealing or expunging instructions — the clerk's total for the certified copies of the order the process requires, depending on how many copies your case needs; the per-document rate is not publishedChecked September 7, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
One place in Clay County takes prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Clay County Sheriff's Office
$5
901 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(904) 529-6090
The clerk's offices
Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller · clayclerk.com · (904) 284-6302
The main office
825 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
1 branch — addresses and hours
Orange Park Branch Office1590 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time(904) 541-2784
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.
Verified user — Florida · used the free guide
Help near you
Lawyer referral, and free or low-cost legal help, for Clay County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Member Directory - Clay County Bar Association Attorney directory
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Jacksonville Area Legal AidClay County Legal Aid825 N Orange Ave, Room 308, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (map, opens in a new tab)By appointment (inside the Clay County Courthouse, open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time)(904) 284-8410
- Three Rivers Legal ServicesJacksonville Branch3250 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (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(904) 394-7450
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts