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Clearing a record in Union 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 cardUnion County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsOne place in Union County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
Get a certified disposition of your caseUnion County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 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? Your application goes to the State Attorney's office first, which completes page 2, the written certified statement.103 N Lake Ave, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (map, opens in a new tab)The law, in plain language: § 943.0585 (expunging) · § 943.059 (sealing)
We prepare your petition documents Expeal We create the documents for you to file
File your petitionUnion County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller55 West Main Street, Room 103, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time
The judge rulesUnion County, 8th Judicial CircuitIf the petition is granted, the certified order goes to FDLE

Every figure, with its source and the date we checked it.

Your costs in Union 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 Union 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: Union 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 Fla. Stat. s. 28.24(26) (2025)Checked September 25, 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 Union County Sheriff's Office — per card; the Sheriff's Office's charge on its Public Record Fees schedule — ink prints on the applicant's own card, by appointment; Union County residents only; cash or card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 25, 2026
Certified copies$2.00 Union County Clerk probate page — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 25, 2026

See whether your record qualifies Free · a few minutes · in your browser — nothing is stored

One place in Union County takes prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.

Union County residents only

Union County Courthouse55 West Main Street, Room 102, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment; closed holidays)(386) 496-2501

Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller · unionclerk.com · (386) 496-3711

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

Lawyer referral, and free or low-cost legal help, for Union County.

Quick Guide to Legal Services for the Eighth Judicial Circuit (EJCBA) Referral partner
Member Directory - Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association Attorney directoryThe circuit bar association's member directory, searchable by name, firm, city and area of practice — the bar's members, not all in private practice; the bar runs no referral service of its own.
Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records - Office of the State Attorney, 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's guideThe State Attorney's step-by-step guide to sealing or expunging a record — a guide and free notarization, not a program: any of its offices notarizes the eligibility application without charge, including the Union County office in Lake Butler, (386) 496-2832; the application then goes to its Gainesville office, by mail or in person, for the State Attorney's section.103 N Lake Ave, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern time(386) 496-2832
Three Rivers Legal ServicesGainesville Branch1000 NE 16th Ave, Building I, Gainesville, FL 32601 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.), Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon Eastern time(352) 372-0519
Jacksonville Area Legal AidDowntown Jacksonville Office126 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Eastern time (walk-in intake; applications by appointment)(904) 356-8371
Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts