✓ Florida · Jackson County change county

Clearing a record in Jackson County

Where each step happens, what it costs, and who can help.

Your steps

Six steps, from prints to the judge's order.

  1. Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
  2. Get your fingerprint cardJackson County Sheriff's Office or Marianna Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Jackson County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
  3. Get a certified disposition of your caseJackson County Clerk of Court4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time
  4. 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 14th Judicial Circuit completes page 2 of the application, the written certified statement.The law, in plain language: § 943.0585 (expunging) · § 943.059 (sealing)
  5. We prepare your petition documents Expeal We create the documents for you to file
  6. File your petitionJackson County Clerk of Court4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time
  7. The judge rulesJackson County, 14th 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 Jackson County

About $349 + copies

Expeal prepares your documents

Who prepares your documents

The attorney price is one Florida firm's published entry price.

What everyone pays

Florida's and Jackson 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

Fingerprints: Jackson 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 Jackson County Clerk service chargesChecked September 21, 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 Jackson County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge for ink prints on FDLE's card, for Jackson County residents only — the applicant brings the card, the office prints none; by appointment during the office's regular hours; cash or credit card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 22, 2026
  • Certified copies$2.00 Jackson County Clerk service charges — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 21, 2026

See whether your record qualifies Free · a few minutes · in your browser — nothing is stored

See if I qualify →

Where to get fingerprinted

Two places in Jackson County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.

Marianna Police Department

$10

$5 for City of Marianna residents; $10 if you live elsewhere

2890 Green St, Marianna, FL 32447 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central time (by appointment)(850) 526-3125

The clerk's offices

Jackson County Clerk of Court · jacksonclerk.com · (850) 482-9552

The main office

4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time

In their words

  • 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 Jackson County.

Talk to a lawyer

Free or low-cost legal help

More ways to get help →

Reviewed by Expeal