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Clearing a record in Nassau 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 cardNassau County Sheriff's Office or Fernandina Beach Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsThree places in Nassau County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
  3. Get a certified disposition of your caseNassau County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8:30 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 4th 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 petitionNassau County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has a branch — addresses and hours ↓
  7. The judge rulesNassau County, 4th 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 Nassau County

About $334 + copies

Expeal prepares your documents

Who prepares your documents

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

What everyone pays

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

$134.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $5 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies

Fingerprints: Nassau 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 Nassau County Clerk fee scheduleChecked 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 Nassau County Sheriff's Office public records fee schedule — the Sheriff's Office's processing fee per card — Live Scan at the Sheriff's Office, or ink on FDLE's card at the Jail & Detention Center across the road; the applicant brings the card; by appointment booked by phone, Tuesday through Friday during the building's hours; cash, money order or VISA as the page prints it (cash or card by phone); Nassau County residents only; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 22, 2026
  • Certified copies$2.00 Nassau County Clerk fee schedule — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 22, 2026

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Where to get fingerprinted

Three places in Nassau County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.

Nassau County Sheriff's Office

$5

Nassau County residents only

Sheriff's Office77151 Citizens Cir, Yulee, FL 32097 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday–Friday Eastern time (by appointment, during the building's hours; closed holidays)(904) 548-4002

Nassau County Jail & Detention Center76212 Nicholas Cutinha Rd, Yulee, FL 32097 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday–Friday Eastern time (by appointment, during the building's hours; closed holidays)(904) 548-4002

Fernandina Beach Police Department

$20

City of Fernandina Beach residents only

1525 Lime St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday 9 a.m.–noon and Thursday 2–5 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(904) 277-7342

The clerk's offices

Nassau County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller · nassauclerk.com · (904) 548-4600

The main office

76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time

1 branch — addresses and hours

Fernandina Beach Office416 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (map, opens in a new tab)Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)(904) 491-6430

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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