Florida · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Florida?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Florida?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Florida, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- Not available for a DUI conviction: courts may not withhold adjudication of guilt for DUI, and sealing or expunction requires that the person not have been adjudicated guilty of the offense
Expungement or Sealing in Florida
not available for a DUI conviction: courts may not withhold adjudication of guilt for DUI, and sealing or expunction requires that the person not have been adjudicated guilty of the offense
Rules in Florida
Fla. Stat. § 316.656(1) bars withholding adjudication for any violation of s. 316.193; §§ 943.0585 and 943.059 bar sealing or expunction where the person was adjudicated guilty of the charge.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Florida
5 years for second-offense mandatory jail, 30-day impoundment and 5-year revocation; 10 years for third-offense felony, mandatory jail and 10-year revocation; a fourth conviction is a felony no matter when the priors occurred. Out-of-state DUI convictions count as priors.Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(b), (6)(b)-(c); § 322.28(2)(a)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Florida)
More on DUI Law in Florida
See the full overview of DUI laws in Florida and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Florida law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Florida can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Florida?
not available for a DUI conviction: courts may not withhold adjudication of guilt for DUI, and sealing or expunction requires that the person not have been adjudicated guilty of the offense