Arkansas · DWI · Checked October 2026
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Arkansas?
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Arkansas?
Whether a DWI can come off your record in Arkansas, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- A misdemeanor DWI can be sealed by uniform petition, but not until the applicable lookback periods under § 5-65-111 have elapsed
- Waiting period
- After the § 5-65-111 lookback periods have elapsed
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in Arkansas
A misdemeanor DWI can be sealed by uniform petition, but not until the applicable lookback periods under § 5-65-111 have elapsed
Waiting Period in Arkansas
After the § 5-65-111 lookback periods have elapsed
Rules in Arkansas
Holders of a commercial license or permit at the time of a traffic offense committed in a motor vehicle cannot petition to seal it
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Arkansas
10 years.Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-111 (as amended by Act 274 of 2021)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Arkansas)
More on DWI Law in Arkansas
See the full overview of DWI laws in Arkansas and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Arkansas law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Arkansas can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DWI Be Expunged or Sealed in Arkansas?
A misdemeanor DWI can be sealed by uniform petition, but not until the applicable lookback periods under § 5-65-111 have elapsed
How Long Before You Can Apply?
After the § 5-65-111 lookback periods have elapsed