Kentucky · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Kentucky?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Kentucky?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Kentucky, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- Misdemeanor convictions (a first, second or third DUI is not a felony) can be expunged by petition to the court of conviction
- Waiting period
- 5 years after completing the sentence or probation, whichever is later
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in Kentucky
misdemeanor convictions (a first, second or third DUI is not a felony) can be expunged by petition to the court of conviction
Waiting Period in Kentucky
5 years after completing the sentence or probation, whichever is later
Rules in Kentucky
the court must find no felony or misdemeanor conviction in the 5 years before the petition, nothing pending, and that the offense is no longer subject to enhancement for a later offense; filing fee $100
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Kentucky
10 years.KRS 189A.010(5)(e), (10)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Kentucky)
More on DUI Law in Kentucky
See the full overview of DUI laws in Kentucky and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Kentucky law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Kentucky can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Kentucky?
misdemeanor convictions (a first, second or third DUI is not a felony) can be expunged by petition to the court of conviction
How Long Before You Can Apply?
5 years after completing the sentence or probation, whichever is later