Clearing a record in Volusia County

Your steps

1. Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
2. Get your fingerprint cardVolusia Sheriff's Office or DeLand Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Volusia County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
3. Get a certified disposition of your caseVolusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 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 7th 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 petitionVolusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has 2 branches — addresses and hours ↓
7. The judge rulesVolusia County, 7th Judicial CircuitIf the petition is granted, the certified order goes to FDLE