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Clearing a record in Jefferson 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 cardJefferson County Sheriff's Office or Monticello Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Jefferson County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseJefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller1 Courthouse Cir, Monticello, FL 32344 (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? Your application goes to the State Attorney's office first, which completes page 2, the written certified statement.490 W Walnut St, Monticello, FL 32344 (map, opens in a new tab)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 petitionJefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller1 Courthouse Cir, Monticello, FL 32344 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
- The judge rulesJefferson County, 2nd 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 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 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge for ink prints on FDLE's card — the applicant brings the card, the office prints none; by appointment during the office's hours; cash or card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 21, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Jefferson County Clerk misdemeanor page — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 21, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Two places in Jefferson County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
$20
171 Industrial Park, Monticello, FL 32344 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(850) 997-2523
The clerk's offices
Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller · jeffersonclerk.com · (850) 342-0218 x.233
The main office
1 Courthouse Cir, Monticello, FL 32344 (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 Jefferson County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Expungement & Sealings - Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit State Attorney's guideThe State Attorney's eight-step guide to sealing or expunging a record; any of its offices notarizes the eligibility application without charge and completes the State Attorney's section of it — the Monticello office is (850) 342-0196.490 W Walnut St, Monticello, FL 32344 (map, opens in a new tab)(850) 342-0196
- Legal Services of North Florida Youth onlyTallahassee Office2119 Delta Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Eastern time(850) 385-9007
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts