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Clearing a record in Marion 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 cardMarion County Sheriff's Office or Ocala Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Marion County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseMarion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller110 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 (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 petitionMarion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller110 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
- The judge rulesMarion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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: Marion 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 Marion County Clerk sealing and expunging pageChecked 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$0.00 Marion County Sheriff's Office records page — the Sheriff's Office's public fingerprinting is free for Marion County residents only (proof of residency required — non-residents are not served): ink only, no cards supplied and no electronic submissions — the applicant brings the card; by appointment; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 22, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Marion County Clerk sealing and expunging page — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 22, 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 Marion County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Free
Marion County residents only
Main Operations Office692 NW 30th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (Wednesday until 3:30 p.m.; by appointment)(352) 351-6407
Ocala Police Department
$10
City of Ocala residents only
402 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time(352) 369-7090
The clerk's offices
Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller · marioncountyclerk.org · (352) 671-5604
The main office
110 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 (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.
Verified user — Florida · used the free guide
Help near you
Lawyer referral, and free or low-cost legal help, for Marion County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Membership Directory - Marion County Bar Association Attorney directoryThe bar association's member directory, browsed by area of practice — the bar calls it a lawyer referral service, but it is a self-serve list with no intake, fee or terms.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Community Legal ServicesOcala Office1610 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(352) 629-0105
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts