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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.

  1. Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
  2. 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 ↓
  3. 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
  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 19th 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 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 ↓
  7. 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

About $349 + 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 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

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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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