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Clearing a record in Walton 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 cardWalton County Sheriff's Office or DeFuniak Springs Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsFour places in Walton County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseWalton County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time (closed scheduled 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 1st 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 petitionWalton County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time (closed scheduled holidays)
- The judge rulesWalton County, 1st 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 Walton County
From $2,165 + copies
About $369 + copies
About $170 + 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 Walton County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$169.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $62 filing · $12.90 mailing · $20 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies
Fingerprints: Walton 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$62.00 Walton County Clerk service feesChecked 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$20.00 Walton County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge per card — ink prints on the applicant's own card, by appointment during the building's hours, at any of its three offices; Walton County residents only; cash or card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 25, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Walton County Clerk service fees — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 25, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Four places in Walton County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Walton County Sheriff's Office
$20
Walton County residents only
10 Sheriff Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time (by appointment; closed holidays)(850) 892-8111
South Walton Substation133 Sheriff Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time (by appointment; closed holidays)(850) 267-2000
DeFuniak Springs Office37 South 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 (map, opens in a new tab)
DeFuniak Springs Police Department
$20
City of DeFuniak Springs residents only
99 S 18th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 (map, opens in a new tab)(850) 892-8513
The clerk's offices
Walton County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller · waltonclerkfl.gov · (850) 892-8115
The main office
571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time (closed scheduled holidays)
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 Walton County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Member Directory - Walton County Bar Association Attorney directoryThe bar association's member directory, searchable by name and location, not by area of practice; the bar runs no referral service of its own.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Legal Services of North Florida Youth onlyFort Walton Beach Office133 Staff Dr, Suite B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Central time(850) 862-3279
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts