Seal & Expunge

Kelvin Soto, Esq.
2 Courthouse Square
Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Sealing & Expungement

Steps for Sealing & Expungement

Follow the steps below to request a case be sealed or expunged.

Step 1
Visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Seal/Expunge website to determine your Seal/Expunge Type, Eligibility, and Application for a Certificate of Eligibility. 

Step 2
Once you have obtained your Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE, download the Sealing & Expungement packet.

Step 3
File the following documents with the Clerk’s Office:

  • Original petition
  • Affidavit
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Proposed Order to Expunge or Order to Seal

Step 4
Send a copy of the documents in Step 3 to the prosecutor and arresting agency.

Be sure to keep a copy of all documents for your records.

Fees for Sealing & Expungement

Fees

  • $42.00 – Sealing & Expungement (§ 28.26(26), Fla. Stat.)
  • $1.00 – Copy Fee Per Page (§ 28.24(6)(a), Fla. Stat.)
  • $2.00 – Certification Fee (§ 28.24 (4)(a), Fla. Stat.)

Once a case is expunged, the Clerk & Comptroller’s office is not able to provide any case information or copies without a court order.

Forms of Payment

Questions?

Email us at [email protected]. We will respond to all inquires within one (1) business day.