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Clearing a record in Collier 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 cardCollier County Sheriff's Office or Naples Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Collier County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseCollier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34112 (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 20th 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 petitionCollier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34112 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has 7 branches — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesCollier County, 20th 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 Collier 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 Collier County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$134.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $5 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 Collier County Clerk e-file feesChecked 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 Collier County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 7, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Collier County Clerk document copy pricing — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 7, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Two places in Collier County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Collier County Sheriff's Office
$5
2373 Horseshoe Dr N, Naples, FL 34104 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday 9–11 a.m.; Thursday 1–3 p.m. Eastern time(239) 252-9300
Naples Police Department
$20
$15 for City of Naples residents; $20 if you live elsewhere
355 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL 34102 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday and Thursday 9–11:30 a.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(239) 213-4843
The clerk's offices
Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller · collierclerk.com · (239) 252-2646
The main office
3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34112 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
7 branches — addresses and hours
Government Center Office (F)3299 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time(239) 252-8339
Everglades Satellite Office102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City, FL 34139 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (closed noon–1 p.m.)(239) 252-1674
Golden Gate City Satellite Office4715 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34116 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Eastern time (closed 1–2 p.m.)(239) 213-8213
Heritage Bay Satellite Office15450 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34120 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Eastern time (closed 1–2 p.m.)(239) 213-8213
Immokalee Satellite Office106 S First St, Immokalee, FL 34142 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern time (closed 1–2 p.m.)(239) 213-8213
Marco Satellite Office50 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern time (closed 1–2 p.m.)(239) 213-8213
Orange Blossom Satellite Office2335 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Eastern time (closed 1–2 p.m.)(239) 213-8213
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 Collier County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Lawyer Referral Service - Collier County Bar Association
- Find a Lawyer - Collier County Bar AssociationThe Find a Lawyer link on the bar association site, which opens its referral-request form on a second platform (Qase).
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Legal Aid Service of Collier County Veterans only4436 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time(239) 775-4555
- Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Survivors of human trafficking only
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts