Clearing a record in Polk County

Your steps

1. Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
2. Get your fingerprint cardPolk County Sheriff's Office or Bartow Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes prints11 places in Polk County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
3. Get a certified disposition of your casePolk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller255 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)
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 10th 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 petitionPolk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller255 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (closed holidays)The clerk also has 2 branches — addresses and hours ↓
7. The judge rulesPolk County, 10th Judicial CircuitIf the petition is granted, the certified order goes to FDLE