Once you receive a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE indicating you are eligible to have your record sealed or expunged, you must prepare and file a Petition, Affidavit and Order using the following instructions: Certificate must be filed with the State Attorney's Office within six months of issuance.
- Complete the Petition, Affidavit and Order by filling in your personal and case information. These forms are in the packet you received from the Clerk of Courts.
- File the original Petition, Affidavit, Order and Certificate of Eligibility with the appropriate clerk's office, either by mail or in person. There is no charge to file these forms.
Felony Cases:
Felony Clerk's Office
330 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 |
Misdemeanor Cases:
Misdemeanor Clerk's Office
330 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 |
- Mail a copy of the Petition, Affidavit, Order and Certificate of Eligibility to the State Attorney's Office, c/o Seal & Expunge Division, 220 East Bay Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
- Make certain you sign your name on all appropriate forms and have your affidavit notarized.
It will take approximately four weeks to process your paperwork. You will be notified by mail when the Judge signs your Order or when a hearing date has been scheduled.