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Clearing a record in Leon County

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

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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 cardLeon County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsOne place in Leon County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
  3. Get a certified disposition of your caseLeon County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller301 S Monroe St, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern 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? Your application goes to the State Attorney's office first, which completes page 2, the written certified statement.301 S Monroe St, Suite 475, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (map, opens in a new tab)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 petitionLeon County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller301 S Monroe St, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has a branch — addresses and hours ↓
  7. The judge rulesLeon 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 Leon County

About $358 + copies

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Who prepares your documents

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

What everyone pays

Florida's and Leon County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents

$159.40 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $66.50 filing · $12.90 mailing · $5 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies

Fingerprints: Leon 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$66.50 Leon County Clerk feesChecked September 22, 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$5.00 Leon County Sheriff's Office fingerprint appointment page — the Sheriff's Office's charge per card for ink prints on FDLE's card — the applicant brings the card, the office prints none; Leon County residents only; by appointment only, booked online or by phone; cash or card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 22, 2026
  • Certified copies$2.00 Leon County Clerk fees — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 22, 2026

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Where to get fingerprinted

One place in Leon County takes prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.

Leon County Sheriff's Office

$5

Leon County residents only

Leon County Detention Center535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday and Thursday 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment only)(850) 606-3350

The clerk's offices

Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller · leonclerk.com · (850) 606-4000

The main office

301 S Monroe St, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time

1 branch — addresses and hours

Northeast Branch1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time(850) 606-4030

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.

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