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Clearing a record in Martin 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 cardMartin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Martin County Sheriff's Office or Stuart Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsThree places in Martin County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseMartin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 (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 19th 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 petitionMartin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 (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 rulesMartin County, 19th 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 Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin County Clerk miscellaneous 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$20.00 Martin County Clerk fingerprinting services page — the Clerk's processing fee per card for ink prints — the counter rolls the FDLE seal or expunge card; the applicant brings the card, the office supplies none; walk-in in the posted windows or by appointment; cash or card; no residency limit; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 22, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Martin County Clerk court records fees — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 22, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Three places in Martin County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
$20
100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9–11 a.m. and 2–4 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in; appointments online or by phone)(772) 223-7910
Martin County Sheriff's Office
$20
Martin County residents only
800 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34994 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday–Friday 8–10 a.m. and 2–4 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(772) 220-7050
Stuart Police Department
$20
City of Stuart residents only
830 SE Martin Luther King, Jr., Stuart, FL 34994 (map, opens in a new tab)8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (the office's hours by phone; days not stated)(772) 287-1122
The clerk's offices
Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller · martinclerk.com · (772) 288-5576
The main office
100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
3 branches — addresses and hours
Criminal Cases, Constitutional Building100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time(772) 223-7917
Hobe Sound Branch Office11730 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m. Eastern time(772) 546-1308
Indiantown Branch Office16550 SW Warfield Blvd, Indiantown, FL 34956 (map, opens in a new tab)Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4:30 p.m. Eastern time(772) 223-7921
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 Martin County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Member Directory - Martin County Bar Association Attorney directoryThe bar association's member directory, searchable by name and area of practice — the bar calls it a free referral service, but it offers no referrals by phone and no intake or terms stand behind it.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts