Arizona · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Arizona?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Arizona?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Arizona, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- You can apply to have a DUI judgment set aside after completing your sentence, and you can petition to seal the case records
- Waiting period
- Sealing: 3 years for a class 1 misdemeanor and 5 years for a class 4, 5 or 6 felony, counted after you complete all nonmonetary terms of your sentence
- Lookback period
- 7 years
Expungement or Sealing in Arizona
You can apply to have a DUI judgment set aside after completing your sentence, and you can petition to seal the case records
Waiting Period in Arizona
Sealing: 3 years for a class 1 misdemeanor and 5 years for a class 4, 5 or 6 felony, counted after you complete all nonmonetary terms of your sentence
Rules in Arizona
A set-aside conviction can still be used by ADOT for license actions and to enhance a later DUI sentence. Sealed DUI records can still be disclosed when you apply for a job driving a vehicle, boat or airplane.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Arizona
7 years.A.R.S. § 28-1381(K), (M); A.R.S. § 28-1383(A)(2), (B)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Arizona)
More on DUI Law in Arizona
See the full overview of DUI laws in Arizona and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Arizona law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Arizona can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Arizona?
You can apply to have a DUI judgment set aside after completing your sentence, and you can petition to seal the case records
How Long Before You Can Apply?
Sealing: 3 years for a class 1 misdemeanor and 5 years for a class 4, 5 or 6 felony, counted after you complete all nonmonetary terms of your sentence