Quick Summary: To begin the Florida record sealing or expungement process through FDLE, you’ll usually need three things: (1) a certified disposition from the clerk, (2) your fingerprint card, and (3) a completed FDLE application. At Taylor Waldrop Pribisco in St. Augustine, we help clients gather the right documents quickly so the process goes smoothly. Below is a simple, practical checklist to get you started.

For more background on how sealing and expungement work, you can also visit Sealing vs. Expungement and our Record Relief page.

Your Florida Record Sealing & Expungement Document Checklist

1. Certified Case Disposition

This is one of the most important documents in the entire process. You’ll typically get it from the Clerk of Court in the county where the case was handled—often St. Johns County for many of our clients at Taylor Waldrop Pribisco. The disposition confirms how your case ended and is required for the FDLE eligibility review.

2. FDLE Application Packet

FDLE provides the Application for Certification of Eligibility, which must be filled out carefully. The packet has two main sections:

• Section A – Applicant Information: You complete this portion.
• Section B – Law Enforcement/State Attorney Sign‑Off: A state attorney’s designee must complete this section for expungement applications. (Sealing applications typically don’t require this sign‑off.)

3. Fingerprint Card

You must submit a fingerprint card obtained from any authorized law enforcement agency. Many people complete this step with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office or another local agency in the St. Augustine area.

4. Copy of Driver License or Government ID

A simple, clear copy of your driver license or other acceptable government-issued ID is needed to verify identity.

5. Any Related Case Documents (If Available)

In many cases, additional documents can help move things along or answer FDLE questions, including:

• Arrest report
• Judgment and sentence (if applicable)
• Dismissal paperwork
• Proof of program completion, deferred prosecution, or diversion

If you’re missing these, don’t worry—our team can usually obtain them quickly on your behalf.

6. Completed Follow‑Up Materials for Court Filing

Once FDLE issues the Certificate of Eligibility, you’ll need that certificate plus a prepared Petition, Affidavit, and proposed Order for the court. Taylor Waldrop Pribisco prepares these for clients as part of our full record‑relief representation.

When to Get Help

Sealing or expungement in Florida is a technical process, and small errors can cause delays. As a trial‑focused St. Augustine law firm with extensive FDLE‑based record‑relief experience, we simplify the entire process—from gathering documents to filing your petition in the correct court.

If you’d like our team to review your situation, you can start here: Request Case Review.