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Clearing a record in Palm Beach 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 cardPalm Beach County Sheriff's Office, West Palm Beach Police Department or Palm Beach Gardens Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsFive places in Palm Beach County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)
- 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 15th 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 petitionClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)The clerk also has 3 branches — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesPalm Beach County, 15th 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 Palm Beach County
From $2,135 + copies
About $339 + copies
About $140 + 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 Palm Beach County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$139.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $10 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 Palm Beach County Clerk general feesChecked September 24, 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$10.00 Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office fingerprinting appointments — the Sheriff's Office's charge for a fingerprinting appointment other than a concealed weapon license or a photo submission — prints on a hard card given back to the applicant, or submitted electronically; by appointment with photo ID; credit or debit card only, a service fee added; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 24, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Palm Beach County Clerk copy fees — per certified document, plus $1.00 for the required cover page and $1.00 per pageChecked September 24, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Five places in Palm Beach County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
$10
Delray Beach Substation14925 Cumberland Dr, Delray Beach, FL 33446 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed 12:30–1 p.m.; by appointment)(561) 688-4777
West Palm Beach Substation8130 N Jog Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed 12:30–1 p.m.; by appointment)(561) 688-3838
Royal Palm Beach Substation11498 Okeechobee Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed 12:30–1 p.m.; by appointment)(561) 904-8290
West Palm Beach Police Department
$20
City of West Palm Beach residents only
600 Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(561) 822-1730
Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
$15
$5 for City of Palm Beach Gardens residents and city employees; $15 for everyone else
10500 N Military Trl, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (map, opens in a new tab)Tuesday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern time (except legal holidays)(561) 799-4470
The clerk's offices
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County · mypalmbeachclerk.com · (561) 355-2996
The main office
205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)
3 branches — addresses and hours
North County Courthouse3188 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)
South County Courthouse200 W Atlantic Ave, Room 1S-124, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)
West County Courthouse2950 State Road 15, Room S-100, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)(561) 996-4843
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 Palm Beach County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Lawyer Referral Service – Palm Beach County Bar AssociationThe bar association's own referral service: $50 for a 30-minute consultation in most areas of law, arranged by phone Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ((561) 687-3266) or through the 24/7 online self-referral; no refunds.
- Law Professional Directory - South Palm Beach County Bar Association Attorney directoryThe South Palm Beach County Bar Association's member directory, searchable by location and area of practice; that bar runs no referral service of its own.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Sealing & Expunction - Office of the Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit Past clients onlyThe Public Defender's office seals or expunges records for clients it has represented in the past, at no professional cost — about $130 in required fees goes to other agencies; call (561) 624-6560 to ask whether you qualify.Palm Beach Gardens Office3188 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (map, opens in a new tab)(561) 624-6560
- Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County Veterans onlySealing and expungement help is offered through the Veterans Advocacy Project.423 Fern St, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time (or by appointment; apply by phone Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — no walk-in applicants)(561) 655-8944
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts