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Clearing a record in Hernando 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 cardHernando County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Hernando County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseHernando County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller20 N Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601 (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 5th 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 petitionHernando County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller20 N Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601 (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 rulesHernando County, 5th 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 Hernando County
From $2,125 + copies
About $329 + copies
About $130 + 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 Hernando County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$129.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $0 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies
Fingerprints: Hernando County residents only — elsewhere, the agency that fingerprints you sets its own fee.
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$0.00 Hernando County Sheriff's Office public fingerprinting — the Sheriff's Office's public fingerprinting is free for Hernando County residents only (proof of residency required — non-residents are not served); the applicant brings FDLE's card (the page: bring the Fingerprints for Application for Certification of Eligibility form); by appointment, booked online; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 16, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Hernando County Clerk civil courts fee schedule — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 16, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Two places in Hernando County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Free
Hernando County residents only
18900 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(352) 754-6830
D2 Office7499 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday 8–11:30 a.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m., Thursday 8:15–11:45 a.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(352) 688-5000
The clerk's offices
Hernando County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller · hernandoclerk.com · (352) 754-4201
The main office
20 N Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
1 branch — addresses and hours
Spring Hill Office7405 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606 (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.
Verified user — Florida · used the free guide
Help near you
Lawyer referral, and free or low-cost legal help, for Hernando County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Community Legal ServicesSpring Hill Office463 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(407) 841-7777
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts