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Can a DUI Be Expunged in Illinois?

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Illinois?

Whether a DUI can come off your record in Illinois, and how long it counts against you.

Expungement or sealing
Not available: Illinois courts may not seal or expunge DUI convictions or DUI court supervision

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Expungement or Sealing in Illinois

not available: Illinois courts may not seal or expunge DUI convictions or DUI court supervision

Official source: expungement or sealing (Illinois)

Rules in Illinois

The exclusion covers arrests or charges that end in supervision for or conviction of 625 ILCS 5/11-501 or a similar local ordinance.

Official source: rules (Illinois)

How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Illinois

for criminal penalties, every prior DUI counts regardless of age, including similar offenses in other states; a 20-year window applies to the 5-year license revocation for a second conviction625 ILCS 5/11-501(c)(2), (d)(1)(A), (e); 625 ILCS 5/6-208(b)(2)

Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Illinois)

More on DUI Law in Illinois

See the full overview of DUI laws in Illinois and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.

This page summarizes Illinois law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Illinois can advise on your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Illinois?

not available: Illinois courts may not seal or expunge DUI convictions or DUI court supervision

Sources

  1. Record and expungement
  2. Lookback period: 625 ILCS 5/11-501(c)(2), (d)(1)(A), (e); 625 ILCS 5/6-208(b)(2)

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