Florida Expungement

Clear your criminal record in Florida with CleanSlate’s guided, step‑by‑step process.

Clear Your Record in Florida

CleanSlate guides you through Florida’s expungement and sealing process — including FDLE Certificates of Eligibility and court petitions.

Eligibility in Florida

Below is a simplified overview of who may qualify for record clearing in Florida. Your exact eligibility depends on your case details.

  • First‑time offenders may qualify for expungement or sealing.
  • No prior expungement or sealing in Florida.
  • No adjudication of guilt on the case.
  • You must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE.
  • Certain offenses are excluded by statute.

⭐ Florida – Eligibility Summary

You may qualify to seal or expunge your record in Florida if:

  • You have never been convicted of a criminal offense in Florida

  • Your case resulted in dismissal, acquittal, or withholding of adjudication

  • You have no prior sealing or expungement in Florida

  • You have no open cases

  • Your offense is not on Florida’s disqualifying list (violent, sexual, or serious felonies)

Florida allows:

  • Sealing (if adjudication was withheld)

  • Expungement (if the case was dismissed or no‑filed)

  • Administrative expungement for wrongful arrest

  • Juvenile expungement in certain cases

What Can Be Sealed in Florida

Most felony and misdemeanor offenses in these categories can be sealed:

  • Drug crimes
  • Theft crimes, including Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property
  • Trespass
  • Forgery & Fraud crimes, including Access/Device Fraud, Bad Checks, ID Theft, and Welfare Fraud
  • Criminal Mischief

Most misdemeanors can be sealed, including:

  • DUI
  • Simple Assault
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Harassment
  • Terroristic Threats
  • Recklessly Endangering Another Person
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Possession of an Instrument of a Crime
  • Prostitution

Required Forms in Florida

CleanSlate prepares all required documents for your Florida expungement or sealing petition.

  • FDLE Application for Certificate of Eligibility
  • Fingerprint card
  • Petition to Expunge or Seal
  • Order to Expunge or Seal
  • Affidavits or supporting documents (if required)
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Florida Expungement FAQ

How long does FDLE processing take?
FDLE typically takes 3–6 months to issue a Certificate of Eligibility.

Can I expunge a withheld adjudication?
Yes — many withheld adjudications qualify for sealing or expungement.

Do I need fingerprints?
Yes. FDLE requires a fingerprint card as part of the application.

Can violent or serious offenses be expunged?
Some offenses are excluded by statute. CleanSlate checks this automatically.