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Clearing a record in Escambia 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 cardEscambia County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsOne place in Escambia County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseEscambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller190 W Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central 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 1st 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 petitionEscambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller190 W Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central timeThe clerk also has 3 branches — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesEscambia County, 1st 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 Escambia County
From $2,140 + copies
About $344 + copies
About $145 + 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 Escambia County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$144.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $15 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 Escambia County Clerk fee scheduleChecked September 14, 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$15.00 Escambia County Sheriff's Office fingerprinting page — the Sheriff's Office's charge for the first card, cash ($19.00 by debit or credit card); two cards $20.00 cash ($24.00 by card), each additional card $5.00 cash only; the requesting agency may supply the card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 13, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Escambia County Clerk Public Records Center — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 14, 2026
See whether your record qualifies Free · a few minutes · in your browser — nothing is stored
See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
One place in Escambia County takes prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
$15
1700 W Leonard St, Pensacola, FL 32501 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Central time(850) 436-9630
The clerk's offices
Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller · escambiaclerk.com · (850) 595-4310
The main office
190 W Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central time
3 branches — addresses and hours
Century Office7500 N Century Blvd, Century, FL 32535 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central time (closed noon–1 p.m.)(850) 256-6161
Official Records/Recording221 Palafox Pl, Suite 110, Pensacola, FL 32502 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Central time(850) 595-3930
Public Records Center120 E Blount St, Pensacola, FL 32501 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central time(850) 595-4146
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 Escambia County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Member Directory - Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association Attorney directoryThe bar association's member directory, searchable by area of practice (expungement and sealing of records is one); the bar names a lawyer referral service on its site but publishes no page or number for it.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Helpful Links - Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association
- Legal Services of North Florida Youth onlyPensacola Office1741 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Central time(850) 432-8222
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts