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Clearing a record in Duval 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 cardJacksonville Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsSeven places in Duval County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseDuval County Clerk of Courts501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (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 petitionDuval County Clerk of Courts501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (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 rulesDuval 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 Duval County
From $2,147 + copies
About $351 + copies
About $152 + 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 Duval County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$151.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $59 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$59.00 Duval County Clerk fee scheduleChecked September 8, 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 Jacksonville Sheriff's Office services — the Sheriff's Office's charge per set or card for ink prints, cash, check, credit card or money order; bring FDLE's card — the office supplies none; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 26, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Duval County Clerk fee schedule — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 8, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Seven places in Duval County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
$5
450 Magnolia St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(904) 630-2209
District 1 Substation450 Magnolia St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in)(904) 630-8144
District 2 Substation9119 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in)(904) 630-8166
District 3 Substation8875 Liberty Ridge Dr, Suite 110, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in)(904) 630-8100
District 4 Substation3726 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in)(904) 630-8133
District 5 Substation1767 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in)(904) 470-8900
District 6 Substation1680 Dunn Ave, Suite 39, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in)(904) 630-8688
The clerk's offices
Duval County Clerk of Courts · duvalclerk.gov · (904) 255-2000
The main office
501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
1 branch — addresses and hours
Beaches Branch1543 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 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 Duval County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Local Legal Services - Jacksonville Bar Association
- 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
- 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