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Clearing a record in Hendry 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 cardHendry County Sheriff's Office or Clewiston Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsThree places in Hendry County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseHendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller25 E Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:45 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 petitionHendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller25 E Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has a branch — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesHendry 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 Hendry County
From $2,145 + copies
About $349 + copies
About $150 + 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 Hendry County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$149.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $20 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 Fla. Stat. s. 28.24(26) (2025)Checked September 16, 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$20.00 Hendry County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge for prints on FDLE's card — the applicant brings the card, the office prints none; by appointment; its digital (ACCESS) background prints are priced by FDLE; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 16, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 16, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Three places in Hendry County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Hendry County Sheriff's Office
$20
101 S Bridge St, LaBelle, FL 33935 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(863) 674-5600
Clewiston Substation100 E El Paso Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(863) 805-5000
Clewiston Police Department
$15
$15 for Hendry County residents; $50 if you live elsewhere
300 S Berner Rd, Clewiston, FL 33440 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday and Thursday 9–11 a.m. and 2–4 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(863) 983-1474
The clerk's offices
Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller · hendryclerk.org · (863) 675-5217
The main office
25 E Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern time
1 branch — addresses and hours
Clewiston Sub-Office1100 S Olympia St, Suite 502, Clewiston, FL 33440 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern time (closed 1–2 p.m.)(863) 983-1464
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 Hendry County.
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- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts