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Clearing a record in Washington 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 cardWashington County Sheriff's Office or Chipley Police Department — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsTwo places in Washington County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseWashington County Clerk of Court and Comptroller1293 Jackson Ave, Ste 101, Chipley, FL 32428 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central 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? The State Attorney's office for the 14th 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 petitionWashington County Clerk of Court and Comptroller1293 Jackson Ave, Ste 101, Chipley, FL 32428 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central time
- The judge rulesWashington County, 14th 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 Washington County
From $2,145 + copies
About $349 + copies
About $150 + 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 Washington County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$149.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $20 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies
Fingerprints: Washington 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 Washington County Clerk seal and expunge packetChecked 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 Washington County Sheriff's Office — the Sheriff's Office's charge per card — ink prints on the applicant's own card, by appointment; Washington County residents only; cash or card; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 25, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Washington County Clerk court fees — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 25, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Two places in Washington County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Washington County Sheriff's Office
$20
Washington County residents only
1100 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428 (map, opens in a new tab)Thursday 8–11:30 a.m. Central time (by appointment)(850) 638-6110
Chipley Police Department
$20
City of Chipley residents only
1430 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central time (by appointment)(850) 638-6310
The clerk's offices
Washington County Clerk of Court and Comptroller · washingtonclerk.com · (850) 638-6289
The main office
1293 Jackson Ave, Ste 101, Chipley, FL 32428 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central time
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 Washington County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Legal Services of North Florida Youth onlyLegal Services of North Florida holds a clinic at the Washington County Clerk's Office on the second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central time; call (850) 769-3581 for an advance application.Panama City Office211 E 11th St, Panama City, FL 32401 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Central time(850) 769-3581
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts