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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.

  1. Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
  2. 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 ↓
  3. 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
  4. 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)
  5. We prepare your petition documents Expeal We create the documents for you to file
  6. File 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 ↓
  7. 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

About $334 + copies

Expeal prepares your documents

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)

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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.

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

  • 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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