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Clearing a record in Hillsborough 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 cardHillsborough County Sheriff's Office or Tampa Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsFive places in Hillsborough County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseHillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller800 E Twiggs St, Room 101, Tampa, FL 33602 (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 13th 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 petitionHillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller800 E Twiggs St, Room 101, Tampa, FL 33602 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has 3 branches — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesHillsborough County, 13th 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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: free for Hillsborough County residents; $10 if you live elsewhere.
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 Hillsborough County Clerk expungement and sealingChecked 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 Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office fingerprinting services — the Sheriff's Office's ink fingerprinting is free for Hillsborough County residents ($10.00 per card for out-of-county residents; cash only, exact change); the applicant brings FDLE's card (the office's page says FD-258 cards are available at its four sites); by appointment; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 16, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Hillsborough County Clerk expungement and sealing — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 16, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Five places in Hillsborough County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Free
Free for Hillsborough County residents; $10 if you live elsewhere
Identification Section1238 Tech Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(813) 247-0062
District I14102 N 20th St, Tampa, FL 33613 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(813) 247-0600
District III7202 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(813) 247-0330
District IV508 33rd St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(813) 247-0455
Tampa Police Department
$20
411 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(813) 276-3200
The clerk's offices
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller · hillsclerk.com · (813) 276-8100
The main office
800 E Twiggs St, Room 101, Tampa, FL 33602 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
3 branches — addresses and hours
Plant City Courthouse301 N Michigan Ave, Room 1071, Plant City, FL 33563 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
Brandon Regional Service Center311 Pauls Dr, Suite 110, Brandon, FL 33511 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time
Pat Collier Frank Courthouse419 Pierce St, Room 140, Tampa, FL 33602 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 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 Hillsborough County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)The bar association's own referral service: a 30-minute consultation with a vetted attorney for $35, arranged by phone Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid - Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Bay Area Legal ServicesYbor City1302 N 19th St, Suite 400, Tampa, FL 33605 (map, opens in a new tab)By appointment only, no walk-ins (apply through the Legal Aid Line Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time)(813) 232-1343Plant City1503 S Alexander St, Suite 103, Plant City, FL 33563 (map, opens in a new tab)By appointment only, no walk-ins (apply through the Legal Aid Line Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time)(813) 752-1335Ruskin201 14th Ave SE, Suite I, Ruskin, FL 33570 (map, opens in a new tab)By appointment only, no walk-ins (apply through the Legal Aid Line Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time)(813) 634-6044
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts