Indiana · OWI · Checked October 2026
Can an OWI Be Expunged in Indiana?
Can an OWI Be Expunged in Indiana?
Whether an OWI can come off your record in Indiana, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- Available: misdemeanor OWI convictions (and Level 6 felonies reduced to misdemeanors) can be expunged; unreduced Level 6 felonies too, unless the felony caused bodily injury
- Waiting period
- 5 years after conviction for a misdemeanor; 8 years after conviction for a Level 6 felony (earlier if the prosecutor consents in writing)
- Lookback period
- 7 years
Expungement or Sealing in Indiana
available: misdemeanor OWI convictions (and Level 6 felonies reduced to misdemeanors) can be expunged; unreduced Level 6 felonies too, unless the felony caused bodily injury
Waiting Period in Indiana
5 years after conviction for a misdemeanor; 8 years after conviction for a Level 6 felony (earlier if the prosecutor consents in writing)
Rules in Indiana
Petition the court under IC 35-38-9; expunged records include BMV files.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Indiana
7 years.IC 9-30-5-3(a)(1); IC 9-30-5-15; IC 9-30-15.5-2
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Indiana)
More on OWI Law in Indiana
See the full overview of OWI laws in Indiana and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Indiana law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Indiana can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an OWI Be Expunged or Sealed in Indiana?
available: misdemeanor OWI convictions (and Level 6 felonies reduced to misdemeanors) can be expunged; unreduced Level 6 felonies too, unless the felony caused bodily injury
How Long Before You Can Apply?
5 years after conviction for a misdemeanor; 8 years after conviction for a Level 6 felony (earlier if the prosecutor consents in writing)